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Candidate positionThe fight for equality and justice must continue with protections for our LGBTQ+ communities. Republicans across the nation are launching unconscionable discriminatory acts against the LGBTQ+ community, which is why we must do all we can to pass non-discriminatory legislation at the federal level.
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The fight for equality and justice must continue with protections for our LGBTQ+ communities. Republicans across the nation are launching unconscionable discriminatory acts against the LGBTQ+ community, which is why we must do all we can to pass non-discriminatory legislation at the federal level.
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Candidate positionCongresswoman McBath is a staunch supporter of expanding protections for the community. She has fought to pass laws to prevent any type of discmrination. She fought to pass the Equality Act, which would proscribe discrimination of LGBTQ individuals in several areas including in the workplace, housing, and credit and financial assistance.
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Congresswoman McBath is a staunch supporter of expanding protections for the community. She has fought to pass laws to prevent any type of discmrination. She fought to pass the Equality Act, which would proscribe discrimination of LGBTQ individuals in several areas including in the workplace, housing, and credit and financial assistance.
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Candidate positionFurthermore in America, we have severe problems with our aging roads, bridges, and communications infrastructure. Congresswoman McBath supports funding projects to bring our roads, airports, and transit into the 21st century.
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Furthermore in America, we have severe problems with our aging roads, bridges, and communications infrastructure. Congresswoman McBath supports funding projects to bring our roads, airports, and transit into the 21st century.
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Candidate positionCongresswoman McBath strongly disagrees with the Citizens United decision. Corporate interests have had a corrosive effect on our democracy, and she will support any legislation to increase transparency of our campaign finance system.
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Congresswoman McBath strongly disagrees with the Citizens United decision. Corporate interests have had a corrosive effect on our democracy, and she will support any legislation to increase transparency of our campaign finance system.
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Candidate positionThe votes of our Members of Congress shape the lives of the folks back home. We cannot afford them to be sold off to the highest bidder.Congresswoman McBath opposes dark money in politics and her votes will always represent the will of her constituents.
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The votes of our Members of Congress shape the lives of the folks back home. We cannot afford them to be sold off to the highest bidder.Congresswoman McBath opposes dark money in politics and her votes will always represent the will of her constituents.
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Candidate positionI also support a common sense two state solution. Israelis and Palestinians alike deserve the right to self-determination. But I am also deeply concerned that this administration does not have a comprehensive plan to move the peace process forward. The United States needs to act as an honest peace broker in Israel and the Middle East at-large, and the White House’s actions to move unilaterally on major foreign policy decisions hurts our reputation and efforts to act as an arbiter in this immensely complicated issue.
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I also support a common sense two state solution. Israelis and Palestinians alike deserve the right to self-determination. But I am also deeply concerned that this administration does not have a comprehensive plan to move the peace process forward. The United States needs to act as an honest peace broker in Israel and the Middle East at-large, and the White House’s actions to move unilaterally on major foreign policy decisions hurts our reputation and efforts to act as an arbiter in this immensely complicated issue.
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Candidate positionThe White House’s plan will create millions of jobs nation-wide, provide financial relief to families and working Americans, and revitalize Georgia’s aging infrastructure. Congresswoman McBath believes we must do all we can to deliver President Biden’s agenda for Georgia’s working families.
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The White House’s plan will create millions of jobs nation-wide, provide financial relief to families and working Americans, and revitalize Georgia’s aging infrastructure. Congresswoman McBath believes we must do all we can to deliver President Biden’s agenda for Georgia’s working families.
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Candidate positionCongresswoman Lucy McBath’s son, Jordan Davis, was shot and killed in Jacksonville, Florida in 2012 in a senseless act of gun violence. After losing her son, yet seeing no actions from elected leaders, Lucy decided she would dedicate the rest of her life to fighting for gun safety.
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Congresswoman Lucy McBath’s son, Jordan Davis, was shot and killed in Jacksonville, Florida in 2012 in a senseless act of gun violence. After losing her son, yet seeing no actions from elected leaders, Lucy decided she would dedicate the rest of her life to fighting for gun safety.
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Candidate positionMoreover, her tireless efforts in Congress sent the Centers for Disease Control additional pandemic related funding to protect the health of our entire communities.
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Moreover, her tireless efforts in Congress sent the Centers for Disease Control additional pandemic related funding to protect the health of our entire communities.
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Candidate positionThe most important title that Congresswoman Lucy McBath will ever hold is “mom.” Lucy is the mother of Jordan Davis, and Lucy considers being Jordan’s mom the most important role she will ever have. In 2012, Lucy’s son Jordan was senselessly shot and killed at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida by a man objecting to the music Jordan was playing in his car.
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The most important title that Congresswoman Lucy McBath will ever hold is “mom.” Lucy is the mother of Jordan Davis, and Lucy considers being Jordan’s mom the most important role she will ever have. In 2012, Lucy’s son Jordan was senselessly shot and killed at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida by a man objecting to the music Jordan was playing in his car.
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Candidate positionCongresswoman McBath has made lowering student debt a priority because it too often holds students and graduates back. She supports fully funding K-12 education and making public universities, vocational schools, and community colleges more affordable.
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Congresswoman McBath has made lowering student debt a priority because it too often holds students and graduates back. She supports fully funding K-12 education and making public universities, vocational schools, and community colleges more affordable.
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Candidate positionAs a two-time breast cancer survivor who lives with pre-existing conditions, and a daughter of two medical professionals, Congresswoman McBath understands the importance of quality, affordable health care. No family should have to worry about choosing between paying their bills and paying for healthcare. She supports proposals making it easier for more Georgians to get covered and to expand upon the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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As a two-time breast cancer survivor who lives with pre-existing conditions, and a daughter of two medical professionals, Congresswoman McBath understands the importance of quality, affordable health care. No family should have to worry about choosing between paying their bills and paying for healthcare. She supports proposals making it easier for more Georgians to get covered and to expand upon the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
ON THE ISSUES
Candidate positionPolicyThe fight for equality and justice must continue with protections for our LGBTQ+ communities. Republicans across the nation are launching unconscionable discriminatory acts against the LGBTQ+ community, which is why we must do all we can to pass non-discriminatory legislation…Read more.
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Candidate’s account of past workRecord / Past ActionAs a two-time breast cancer survivor, Congresswoman McBath understands the importance of affordable and quality healthcare. As a mom who struggled to get pregnant, she opposed the G.O.P. plan to take away healthcare from thousands of Georgians by defunding Planned Parenthood.
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As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Congresswoman McBath understands the importance of affordable and quality healthcare. As a mom who struggled to get pregnant, she opposed the G.O.P. plan to take away healthcare from thousands of Georgians by defunding Planned Parenthood.
Pass the Equality Act
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyPass the Equality Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people in employment, housing, credit, and other covered areas.
- Establish federal nondiscrimination protections.
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Protect Access to Reproductive and Preventive Health Services
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityProtect access to cancer screening, contraception, family planning, and other reproductive and preventive health services.
- Preserve access to providers including Planned Parenthood.
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Modernize Roads, Airports, Transit, Water, and Broadband
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyFund projects that modernize roads, airports, transit, drinking-water systems, and high-speed internet.
- Replace aging infrastructure.
- Improve connectivity and public health.
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Increase Campaign-Finance Transparency
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupport legislation that increases transparency in campaign finance and exposes dark-money influence.
- Let voters see who finances political activity.
- Reduce undisclosed corporate influence.
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Invest in Clean Energy and Green Infrastructure
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyInvest in clean energy and green infrastructure while distributing environmental benefits equitably.
- Reduce climate pollution.
- Lower household clean-energy costs.
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Support a Two-State Solution
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupport a negotiated two-state solution that recognizes Israeli and Palestinian self-determination.
- Preserve U.S.-Israel security cooperation.
- Use U.S. diplomacy as an honest peace broker.
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Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyPass comprehensive immigration reform with humane border management and protections for immigrant families.
- Improve lawful administration.
- Avoid unnecessary family separation.
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Protect Dreamers
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyExtend durable federal protection to Dreamers.
- Preserve the ability to live, study, and work in the United States.
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Fully Fund K-12 Public Education
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyFully fund K-12 public education.
- Provide schools with resources needed to serve students.
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Make College and Career Education More Affordable
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityMake public universities, community colleges, and vocational schools more affordable and reduce student-debt burdens.
- Expand accessible postsecondary pathways.
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Advance Gun-Violence Prevention
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityContinue advancing federal gun-violence-prevention legislation.
- Support measures intended to reduce shootings and protect communities.
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Expand Affordable Care Act Coverage
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyMake it easier for Georgians to obtain quality, affordable coverage and strengthen the Affordable Care Act.
- Protect people with preexisting conditions.
- Reduce the choice between medical care and household bills.
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