Melanie Stansbury in Survey of 2020 House campaign websites


On Civil Rights: End healthcare, housing, employment discrimination

I will fight to protect reproductive health care, ensure equal pay for equal work, address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, and support initiatives that uplift women and girls. I will fight to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, reverse the discriminatory policies of the previous administration, and end discrimination in employment, healthcare, housing, and all spheres. I will fight to ensure our laws are inclusive of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Source: 2020-21 NM-1 House campaign website MelanieForNM.com May 11, 2021

On Drugs: Voted to decriminalize cannabis and supports legalization

In 2019, I voted for legislation to decriminalize cannabis, an important step to reform the cannabis policies that have disproportionately impacted low-income people of color. I support expunging the records of non-violent drug offenders. I also support responsible recreational cannabis legislation that would regulate cannabis like alcohol and help to stimulate New Mexico's economy.
Source: 2020-21 NM-1 House campaign website MelanieForNM.com May 11, 2021

On Education: Investments in public education help communities thrive

I believe that education and child-wellbeing are the cornerstones of a thriving community. As a graduate of Albuquerque Public Schools (K-12), I know first-hand the impact teachers and mentors can have on a person's life. In Congress, I will make education and child-wellbeing a top priority. I will continue to push for more educational opportunities for kids, increase pay for teachers, and for investments in education and community supports.
Source: 2020-21 NM-1 House campaign website MelanieForNM.com May 11, 2021

On Health Care: Supports Medicare for All: health care is a human right

Health care is a human right. In Congress, I will work to fix America's broken health care system. That means supporting Medicare for All and working to make sure that everyone, regardless of pre-existing conditions, has access to quality health care, addressing fundamental inequalities in access to care, and expanding health care access across the state.
Source: 2020-21 NM-1 House campaign website MelanieForNM.com May 11, 2021

On Immigration: Path to citizenship is part of a humane immigration policy

We must take a compassionate approach to fixing our immigration system and reversing the discriminatory practices put in place by the last administration. Families must be reunited and we must provide a path to citizenship. In Congress, I will support humane immigration policies that address root causes of migration and provide opportunities for immigration, which boost our economy and add to the rich cultural and economic fabric of our country.
Source: 2020-21 NM-1 House campaign website MelanieForNM.com May 11, 2021

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