Jessica Fore

Abortion / Contraception Progressive policies like sex education and free contraceptives accomplish a far lower abortion rate than alleged pro-life policies that prosecute women. The U.S. Maternal mortality rate, which is roughly double that of most other wealthy nations, drops when reproductive healthcare providers and their patients are free to make medical decisions without government interference. Guns We need to do a much better job of keeping guns out of the hands of people who demonstrate elevated risk factors for violence to themselves or others, including people with a credible history of domestic violence, people making active threats of violence, and people who have had a recent mental health crisis. It is far past time to implement common sense measures like red flag laws, as well as fund gun safety research just like we do for other public safety issues in order to adopt data-based practices that save lives. Government Reform Voting is such a crucial piece of our democracy that election day should be a federal holiday. Environment / Energy We have to pass policies that hold companies accountable for their impact on our environment. Abortion / Contraception The government should be limited in their ability to interfere in our healthcare decisions. Abortion / Contraception Progressive policies like sex education and free contraceptives accomplish a far lower abortion rate than alleged pro-life policies that prosecute women. The U.S. Maternal mortality rate, which is roughly double that of most other wealthy nations, drops when reproductive healthcare providers and their patients are free to make medical decisions without government interference. Taxes / Budget We need to create a multi-tier top marginal tax rate in which lower tax rates are explicitly tied to the creation of domestic living wage jobs. Wages / Job Benefits Minimum wages for working adults need to be indexed to local housing costs so that working people can keep a roof over their heads without relying on taxpayers. Environment / Energy Ending oil subsidies and encouraging the emerging green energy through clean energy subsidies can have a monumental impact on the fight against climate change. Healthcare We can't claim to be the greatest country in the world while our citizens’ basic needs are not covered. We need universal healthcare. Guns We need to do a much better job of keeping guns out of the hands of people who demonstrate elevated risk factors for violence to themselves or others, including people with a credible history of domestic violence, people making active threats of violence, and people who have had a recent mental health crisis. It is far past time to implement common sense measures like red flag laws, as well as fund gun safety research just like we do for other public safety issues in order to adopt data-based practices that save lives. Environment / Energy We have to pass policies that hold companies accountable for their impact on our environment. Taxes / Budget We need to create a multi-tier top marginal tax rate in which lower tax rates are explicitly tied to the creation of domestic living wage jobs. Wages / Job Benefits Minimum wages for working adults need to be indexed to local housing costs so that working people can keep a roof over their heads without relying on taxpayers. Environment / Energy There is only so much an individual can do it combat climate change. If we want to make an actual difference, we have to deal with things on a macro level. Healthcare We can't claim to be the greatest country in the world while our citizens’ basic needs are not covered. We need universal healthcare. Government Reform Ensuring that everyone who has the right to vote can vote is the foundation of a functioning democratic republic. We should make voting easier for citizens, not harder. Environment / Energy We have to stop putting corporate profits above human lives. Government Reform Politicians have a history of manipulating our voting districts to weaken our voices. For this reason, gerrymandering, the process of restructuring the boundaries of voting districts, should be abolished. Voters should choose politicians, politicians should not choose voters. Independent commissions should decide legislative district lines with the goal of accurate and unbiased representation. Guns I enjoy target shooting and come from a family of gun owners and military veterans. I support responsible gun ownership. "Responsible" means safety and proficiency training for licensed carry, thorough background checks for purchases, and ensuring one's firearms are stored properly so that they don't fall into the hands of someone who should not have access. Environment / Energy We have to stop putting corporate profits above human lives. Government Reform Politicians have a history of manipulating our voting districts to weaken our voices. For this reason, gerrymandering, the process of restructuring the boundaries of voting districts, should be abolished. Voters should choose politicians, politicians should not choose voters. Independent commissions should decide legislative district lines with the goal of accurate and unbiased representation. Government Reform I support automatic voter registration, expanded early voting and same day voter registration. Environment / Energy There is only so much an individual can do it combat climate change. If we want to make an actual difference, we have to deal with things on a macro level. Environment / Energy Ending oil subsidies and encouraging the emerging green energy through clean energy subsidies can have a monumental impact on the fight against climate change. Government Reform Ensuring that everyone who has the right to vote can vote is the foundation of a functioning democratic republic. We should make voting easier for citizens, not harder. Abortion / Contraception The government should be limited in their ability to interfere in our healthcare decisions. Guns I enjoy target shooting and come from a family of gun owners and military veterans. I support responsible gun ownership. "Responsible" means safety and proficiency training for licensed carry, thorough background checks for purchases, and ensuring one's firearms are stored properly so that they don't fall into the hands of someone who should not have access. Government Reform I support automatic voter registration, expanded early voting and same day voter registration. Government Reform Voting is such a crucial piece of our democracy that election day should be a federal holiday.