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My OpEd in MassLive in support of transgender American service in our armed forces; "I am a third generation combat veteran and I can tell you that when it comes to
defending our people and our principles, the enemies' bombs and bullets don't care about the differences between us. Neither should we."
Source: ORMA questionnaire on 2018 Massachusetts governor race
Dec 20, 2017
Setti Warren:
Transgender military ban makes us less safe
As a third-generation combat veteran, I know that the enemy's bullets and bombs don't care about our differences, and when it comes to defending our people and principles, neither should we. President Trump's attempt to ban transgender
Americans from military service will ultimately make our nation less safe by dissuading brave and qualified people from serving in our armed forces. I stand with my transgender brothers and sisters in uniform, today and always.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts Gubernatorial website SettiWarren.com
Aug 31, 2017
Jesse Gordon:
Address disproportionate minority arrests & drug problems
Q: African-Americans and Latinos are twice as likely to be arrested and almost four times as likely to experience the use of force during encounters with the police. They also comprise well over half of all prisoners, even though African-Americans and
Latinos make up approximately one quarter of the total US population. We must change this by demilitarizing our police forces, ban for-profit prisons, turn back from the
War on Drugs, eliminate mandatory minimums, and increase investment in programs that help individuals recover from substance abuse and mental health problems. A: Agree.
Candidate's position on this issue: I support each of those policies individually, or as part of a systemic change. I suggest to ORMA that these topics be separated because these issues are too important for this collective summary.
Source: ORMA questionnaire on 2018 Massachusetts governor race
Jul 31, 2017
Jesse Gordon:
Shouldn't be legal to deny housing for being transgendered
Q: The United States has made remarkable progress on gay rights in a relatively short amount of time. But there is still much work to be done. In many states, it is still legal to fire someone for being gay. It is legal to deny someone housing for
being transgender. That is unacceptable and must change. We must end discrimination in all forms. A: Agree.
Candidate's position on this issue: I support each of those policies individually, or as part of a systemic change.
Source: ORMA questionnaire on 2018 Massachusetts governor race
Jul 31, 2017
Jesse Gordon:
For Native Americans, replace paternalism with support
Q: The U.S. must not just honor Native American treaty rights, it must also move away from a relationship of paternalism and control, and toward one of deference and support. That means supporting tribal sovereignty, honoring the treaties and federal
statutes, improving housing and education, as well as by protecting sacred places and Native American cultures.A: Agree.
Candidate's position on this issue: I support each of those policies individually, or as part of a systemic change.
Source: ORMA questionnaire on 2018 Massachusetts governor race
Jul 31, 2017
Setti Warren:
Make Newton a more hospitable climate for African Americans
On what he learned after having rocks thrown at him as a child in Newton: "One of the things that came out of that incident is that my dad had contacted the mayor--he didn't know the Mayor at all. They ended up working together on making
Newton a more hospitable climate for African Americans. One of the stories my parents shared with me before he passed away back in 2010 was what we can do together, how we can actually turn an incident like that around."
Source: WBUR.org on 2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial race
Jun 12, 2017
Jay Gonzalez:
Hate and discrimination based on sexual orientation isn't OK
Q: Why are you running for governor?A: I'm running because I think we need to be aiming much higher than we currently we are. One of the things I love about us, as Americans and Massachusetts people in particular, is that we've always believed that
we can overcome big challenges. That sense of optimism and entrepreneurialism and that willingness to work together to make progress. It's who we are. I think, my view of what the governor should be doing--and government--is taking on the big challenges
that are holding people back and try to make real progress on them. That's the type of governor I want to be. I also want to be the kind of governor that's making progress and standing up for every person across this state.
Making sure it's clear that hate and discrimination aren't OK. And as governor, I'll be fighting for everyone--no matter what color they are or what their sexual orientation is, or whether they're from Marshfield or Springfield.
Source: Wicked Local Marshfield on 2018 Massachusetts governor race
Apr 21, 2017
Jay Gonzalez:
Continue Massachusetts leadership like on marriage equality
Jay Gonzalez pledged to lead the Commonwealth with bold vision and concrete action that will make Massachusetts a leader once again. "From the American Revolution to marriage equality, Massachusetts has always been at the forefront of our country's
biggest issues," said Gonzalez. "President Trump threatens our values and threatens to take us backward. Now more than ever, we need a Governor who is going to stand up and fight for our values and fight to move us forward. I'll be that Governor."
Source: 2018 Massachusetts Governor campaign website jay4ma.com
Mar 11, 2017
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