Valerie McCray in 2024 IN Senate race
On Abortion:
Safeguard privacy of women for medication and contraception
The right of a woman to make autonomous decisions about her own body/reproductive functions is at the core of her basic human rights to equality, medical privacy, & bodily integrity.
I will push for legislation that protects access nationally to abortion with FDA-approved medication/procedures & defend access to emergency medical care & everyday reproductive care.
Affordable contraception to anyone who wants and needs it. Safeguard the privacy of patients/providers & ensure they have accurate information and legal resources necessary.
For those choosing to grow their family, ensure they have adequate access to resources and for pay for quality of life.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 Indiana Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Civil Rights:
End discrimination based on race and gender
Human rights are non-negotiable. We need policy to change the structures that discriminate against Americans due to their race, gender, socio-economic status etc.[I intend to be] accessible to ALL constituents, regardless of disability, race,
or gender identification. Regardless of political affiliation, intellectual ability, language preference, or even access to Internet.
Every constituent deserves opportunity and has the right to be heard. A U.S. Senator should provide services and assist constituents with navigating issues with federal agencies.
It isn't enough to simply hear what people have to say. It is the responsibility of a U.S. Senator to swiftly respond to their concerns; not just with words, but with relentless ACTION.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 Indiana Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Crime:
We incarcerate more of our citizens than other countries
Q: What legacy would you like to leave?A: Change the 13th amendment. We incarcerate more of our citizens than other countries in disproportionate amounts based on race and socioeconomic status. While it abolished slavery, it continued to enslave
those who have been imprisoned. We can see this in how the prison industrial complex and the school-to-prison pipeline continue to provide free-labor for this country, without incentive for true rehabilitation or incorporating people back into society.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 Indiana Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Government Reform:
Reverse Citizens United; represent people, not corporations
Reversing Citizens United: we need to get dark money out of politics so our politicians can be free to represent people and not corporations. Once we get dark money out of politics we can address so many other issues. Tax reform, so that taxation is
redirected to support the needs of all of the people of this country and not just the 1%. Other issues related are campaign finance reform, sensible gun legislation, public-interests that have been privatized such as health care and public education.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 Indiana Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Health Care:
We have to make mental health a priority
I am running for Senate because after 25 years as a psychologist, working with our military, working in prisons, working with our youth that are being traumatized by violence, I came to the hard realization that we can not fix these problems one
mental health crisis at a time. We need a Psychologist in Congress that understands how U.S. policy profoundly effects the mental well-being of our people. We have to make mental health a priority
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 Indiana Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
On Welfare & Poverty:
Ensure housing remains accessible for middle class
Affordable housing is a right and a necessity and is significant in building the foundation for a better Indiana. Housing costs are significant factor contributing to homelessness, financial instability, housing insecurity, and extreme stress for
many individuals and families. Everyone should have a safe, affordable place to sleep and raise their families. When I'm in Congress, I will focus on ways to ensure housing remains accessible and affordable for middle class families.
Source: Candidate Connection on 2024 Indiana Senate race
Aug 8, 2024
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