Haneefah Khaaliq in Survey of 2021 Senate campaign websites
On Abortion:
Pass federal law pre-empting state efforts to limit access
I promise to defend and protect women's rights. I do not believe in the undue influence of government infringing on women's rights. Here's what I believe: - The decision to have an abortion is owed the right of privacy
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The decision to have an abortion should not be infringed upon excessively
- I will work to create and pass federal legislation that preempts any state effort that functionally limits access to abortion clinics.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Budget & Economy:
Find new forms of revenue; support national rent control
I intend on taking steps to address some underlying problems in the economy by:- Finding ways to generate new forms of revenue that the United States alone decides, implements and controls
- Supporting and maintaining a progressive tax rate
system: a tax rate that increases as the taxable amount increases
- Advocating for livable wages, ensuring consumer protections and holding global financial services firms accountable via more liability and federal regulation
I support national rent control, capping rent increases at no more than 2.4 percent or 1.2 times the rate of inflation, whichever is higher, and allow states and cities to impose more stringent rent control standards.
Additionally, any increases in rent would have to now be supplanted by justification and before any increases become final, the burden rests with landlords to prove tenants can pay the additional amount.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Civil Rights:
Civil rights laws protect everyone, not just minorities
An overwhelming number of Americans who find themselves in a majority class who may have once believed themselves safe in numbers are increasingly becoming subjects of racism, segregation and separation. So while the civil rights laws originated based
on the minority experience, and, as a result, most complaints derived from this population, members of a majority class must understand that civil rights laws were meant for their protection also.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Civil Rights:
Rights for LGBTQ+ community does not interfere with religion
Religious organizations are already allowed to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community in the civil rights law. That said, the LGBTQ+ community should have civil rights in order to be able to simply live and work peacefully wherever they desire.
Furthermore, I fail to see how providing members of the LGBTQ+ community with basic rights prevents anyone from practicing religion.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Civil Rights:
Reparations required to address foundation of racism
It is not only irresponsible to disagree with reparations, but unpatriotic and un-American. There exists a foundation of racism in this country that has allowed segregation to reach into every aspect of American life creating inequities that make it
impossible for African-Americans to financially advance collectively even when they have education. The evidence is overwhelming. The playing field must be leveled.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Corporations:
Make it impossible for corporations to pay zero federal tax
Not paying taxes is un-American. Everyone, especially corporations, should pay their fair share. I promise to do the following: - Create legislation that makes it impossible for corporations to pay zero federal corporate income taxes on profits
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Support legislation which taxes capital gains at the same rate as ordinary income because let's just be real, it is income.
- Develop up-to-date tax treaties between countries so that American companies doing business overseas must pay tax.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Corporations:
Crack down on companies who don't prevent human trafficking
- Create legislation that cracks down on companies and businesses who refuse to prevent human trafficking in their supply chains
- Create legislation that cracks down on illegal immigration
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Partner with anti-human trafficking organizations to provide information to communities on kidnappings and illegitimate adoptions
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Crime:
Return to goal of rehabilitation, rather than tough on crime
People need compassion more than capital punishment and death sentences. I will work to create, support and reward prison systems who convert various aspects of their facilities to treatment and rehabilitation for the prevention of recidivism.
Until the mid 1970s, rehabilitation was a key part of prison policy. Since then, rehabilitation has taken a back seat to a "get tough on crime" approach. We need to return to our roots.
Being tough on crime doesn't mean harsher laws or adding on more police. It means investing in the police we already have by providing them with the tools and resources they need to be stronger and better.
It means greater transparency. It also means investing in crime prevention programs and providing our police with a multicultural education which includes education on the differently-abled and community policing.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Drugs:
Legalize marijuana; remove it as Schedule 1 drug
- Create legislation for the absolute federal legalization of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes both for the good of the economy and job creation.
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Create legislation that removes marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug that finally recognizes it for its medicinal value and purposes.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Education:
Fully fund public schools; let school choice be an option
As a previous schoolteacher I've had the experience of teaching in public, private and charter schools. I know what it feels like to teach in all three settings and I can tell you the goal is the same: to give children the ultimate education experience.
To that end, my conclusion is that public schools remain a fully funded guarantee, while school choice remains an option in communities who believe they are in need of an alternative.
Expanding early childhood services and education in America. Most Americans are admitted to kindergarten at the age of 5. With most learning taking place in the first three years, it's too late to ensure toddlers and babies have a strong start.
Let's give our children a nationwide head start in the learning process by investing more money in early childhood education.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Education:
Reform student loan repayment process, extend time to repay
- Lower the student loan payment, review interest rates, and extend the time to repay loans through Income-Driven Repayment Plans.
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Allow the debt to be treated specially from all others with the ability to be discharged through bankruptcy.
- Expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Invest in clean and renewable energy & green products
Form a new task force of energy experts and energy providers/suppliers for the purpose of discovering how we can best move forward together toward using cleaner forms of energy for the good of all humanity over time (also for moving away from
fracking); in a way that doesn't isolate suppliers but includes them and their many workers in the process. Workers should not be forced to leave their fossil fuel industry jobs but given the opportunity to transition with the employers.
- Create legislation that invests in the economic transition to zero emission vehicles, clean and renewable energy, and green products
- Create legislation that helps prevent global warming and reduces carbon emissions
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Create legislation that provides funding to update our power grid
- Create legislation that uses a combination of economic incentives and penalizations for carbon emissions
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Environment:
Strengthen Endangered Species Act, phase out zoos
I love animals. Period. Animals are a part of the moral circle. I will work with experts in the field to produce legislation that strengthens the Endangered Species Act and helps protect all animals from abuse and cruelty.
I will immediately begin work on creating and passing legislation that phases out zoos and converts them to sanctuaries and/or habitats identical to animals' natural habitats. They must convert now.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Families & Children:
Full support of automatic paid family and medical leave
I am in full support of automatic paid family and medical leave. People shouldn't have to choose between their job, their health, and their family. I support paid family medical leave when individuals are able to meet the existing legal
requirements for up to four months. This can be paid through payroll taxes funded by the employee and the employer.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Foreign Policy:
Limit arms sales and transfers to foreign countries
Vote against any legislation or action that provides more ammunition and guns to haphazardly fuel the Middle East or any international conflict. The Trump administration "unsigned" an international arms sales agreement moving to withdraw the
U.S. from the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. The treaty reduced human suffering caused by irresponsible and illegal arms transfers and thereby, promoted regional peace.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Free Trade:
Global trade reduces international conflict and war
Give more power and more voice back to farmers with regard to the sell and trade of their own products, period. Farmers had very little to no voice in the trade war with China, although they were key players. The Trump Administration was willing to
gamble with the livelihoods of American farmers to punish someone else. The tariff war may have been a step in the right direction towards holding China accountable, it undermined our farmers and put them at the mercy of receiving aid from taxpayers.
The United States must remain a top advocate for new markets for our farmers, workers, and businesses. To that end, as a future U.S. Senator, I promise to oppose any legislation that extols the virtues of trade wars and
uses tariffs solely to punish our trading partners. Global trade reduces international conflict and war. It creates long-term mutually beneficial relationships which the United States must continue to build.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Government Reform:
Require legislators to read bills before voting on them
In order to ensure a more democratic system we must work hard to accurately represent Americans and their ever-changing desires and needs. We must find new, innovative ways to ensure the representation of all people through data collection, surveys
and establishing an online center where we can find the results of this information and make better decisions. Reform also includes basic things like requiring legislators to actually read bills and make them public before they vote on them.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Government Reform:
Supports Electoral College & interstate vote compacts
I promise to support legislation in favor of popular vote interstate agreements because only these will ensure that a voter in Gary, IN, for example, is just as relevant as a voter in Los Angeles, CA. The electoral college is a system that must
not be entirely eliminated but innovated and updated by and through constitutionally appropriate state-based actions. National popular vote compacts would ensure that winners of presidential elections would at least be individuals most Americans favored.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Government Reform:
Against spending limits in campaign finance law
Campaign Financing & Unlimited Spending. It is my deeply held belief that political campaigns are nothing more than organizations for individuals who want to lead in some capacity,
and as long as they can raise as much funds as they need to, they should be able to have the liberty to spend it. May the best candidate win.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Gun Control:
Proud gun owner but have to deal with gun violence
As a Democrat, I know how easy it is to assume I'm 100% against guns. I will be the first to admit, I'm a proud gun owner. However, while I recognize the National Rifle Association as the longest-standing defender of the Second Amendment, I will not
hesitate to hold them accountable for not raising their voice against gun violence in America. We may not always agree on the interpretation of the Second Amendment, but I believe we can work together to save countless lives.
Ban ghost guns and ammunition sales now. Support legislation in favor of universal background checks, proper mental health assessment, and the regulation of gun sales (assault weapons and high capacity magazines) and ammunition, especially at gun show
and amongst private sellers. We must quit playing games with gun sellers and demand universal change. I also support buy-back programs and any other incentives which may encourage individuals to turn in their guns.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Health Care:
For public option, private insurance for those who choose
I believe in government funded healthcare options for those on fixed incomes, the indigent, the elderly and those with disabilities. I also believe in the privatization of healthcare as far as individuals being able to choose.
I'm a strong advocate for new healthcare and hospital systems which use sliding fee scales to guarantee healthcare to individuals based on their income. There should be more transparency, regulation and control over rising costs.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Homeland Security:
Support Patriot Act while protecting civil liberties
Support the USA Patriot Act in its effort to provide tools to law enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat terrorism while preserving the civil liberties of Americans.
The information sought must be relevant, warrant-based, and material to an ongoing investigation otherwise
I believe it constitutes an illegal search. There is no federal criminal statute that establishes criminal penalties solely for "domestic terrorism."
Domestic terrorism should not only be clearly defined but made a federal crime for the purposes of prevention.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Homeland Security:
Repurpose nuclear weapons to be used against meteors
Introducing and supporting legislation that repurposes the use of nuclear weapons and power for the protection of humans worldwide instead of for our destruction. Nuclear weapons should only be built and used to protect the U.S. and
generally speaking, the world from meteors and/or other extraterrestrial threats. It may sound like something out of a science fiction movie or book, but the threat of meteors destroying an entire U.S. state is real.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Homeland Security:
Support boosted funding to modernize military
Work in support of a high-quality and modernized military force along with a focus on enlarging our military capacity. To that end, our military force must tap into nanomaterials (used for making things stronger), artificial intelligence, high-powered
drones, hypersonic missiles, reusable rockets and ammunition, unmanned submarines, etc. I am more than prepared to support a package that boosts military funding for these purposes because America's safety comes first.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Immigration:
Forgiven Stranger Act: citizenship for coming out of hiding
- Take a close look into how illegal immigrants are dealt with at our borders via U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and create legislation that ensures families and children are treated humanely.
- Take a closer look at country caps for
immigration and create legislation which ensures equity
- Introduce legislation that makes it illegal to immediately deport individuals who voluntarily and honestly come out of hiding and rewards them by placing them on a pathway to citizenship.
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The Forgiven Stranger Act. This legislation will institute immigration reform which would make it illegal to deport U.S. military individuals and ones who voluntarily come out of hiding who have no criminal history and provide them with an immediate
pathway to citizenship. We have over 12+ million undocumented immigrants in this country who could be openly and honestly contributing to our economy, our tax base, and so much more. Enough is enough.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Jobs:
Prevent discrimination in hiring, by race and gender
I intend to work on a new hiring system which will prevent United States employers from accessing any information which may indicate an applicant's race, sex, religion, age, etc., in the hiring process. Employees are generally protected from
discrimination once they acquire a job thanks to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. My system goes deeper by preventing discrimination in the first place in the hiring process.
We must do everything we can to add to America's workforce, and that means ensuring equality for all, especially for women. I am a strong advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens
regardless of sex. Women deserve equal pay for equal work and the ability to be included in the draft if they so desire. I also promise to address accommodation requirements on a federal level for pregnant women.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Jobs:
Support unions in fight against automation
To give up on the American dream would be un-American. All workers have it. As a member of Congress, I promise to support unions because they make it easier to acquire the dream. Unions are in the fight of the century and they are
going to need someone strong and bold to lead them because the fight is about automation. Employers across this country believe they are going to get rid of human workers. Not on my watch.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Jobs:
I am beyond minimum wage, I am for livable wages
We must work with companies and employers across the nation to produce legislation that institutes mandatory increases in pay. My opponent, Senator Todd Young remains strongly opposed to minimum wage increases as he works to protect his friends on
Wall Street. That's easy for him to defend when he's bringing in close to $200K a year as a member of Congress and millions in campaign contributions. I am beyond minimum wage, as I am a strong advocate for livable wages.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Social Security:
Maintain Social Security but explore new options
I will work hard with the President and Congress to ensure that this legislation remains for as long as possible while we explore new options and ways and means to secure a more affordable retirement for everyone.
I don't see a need to reform the program, but to simply ensure that it fulfills its original purpose.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Technology:
Expand rural broadband and the space program
Create legislation that immediately provides funding for more efficient roads, railroads, tunnels, ports, river locks, dams, and bridges that also reduce pollution. - Create legislation that expands broadband to rural areas.
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Create legislation that aligns with the goal of creating a more efficient and less vulnerable power-grid.
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Support legislation that provides for the complete funding for the space program for the purpose of supporting human life on earth and terraforming other celestial bodies, along with continuing to make technological advancements for mankind.
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Support a greater partnership between NASA and our military forces to guard against meteors and other extraterrestrial events which may take place and pose a serious threat to life on Earth.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On War & Peace:
Strengthen Congressional oversight over declaring war
I am a proponent of strengthening congressional oversight and transparency when it comes to declaring war. I'll take it a step further by co-sponsoring legislation that demands the approval of congress for any acts relative to or likely to result
in war. The purpose of providing congress with this type of power is obvious: to ensure that a great body of wisdom stands as a barrier to any U.S. president who thinks he/she can arrive in the White House with their finger on the trigger.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
On Welfare & Poverty:
Ensure that those who truly need food stamps can get them
I will support the Food and Nutrition Service for the purposes of ensuring that those who truly need food stamps can get them. President Johnson began the war on poverty to measure and eradicate it. Johnson called for "the richest nation on earth" to
win the war on poverty by assisting American families with incomes too small to meet their basic needs. This War on Poverty created robust welfare programs which I believe should be maintained and supported.
Source: 2021 IN Senate campaign website HaneefahKhaaliq.org
Oct 5, 2021
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