Raphael Warnock in State of Georgia secondary Archives
On Civil Rights:
No such thing as equal rights for some; yes to Equality Act
As a civil rights advocate, he believes that there's no such thing "as equal rights for some." That belief has led him to advocate on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, to mourn in moments of tragedy and to celebrate in times of triumph, as after the
Supreme Court's recognition of marriage equality. He will fight for and support the Equality Act to protect members of the LGBTQ+ community from housing, financial, and employment discrimination.
Source: 2020 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
May 17, 2020
On Crime:
Prison system discriminates against people of color
The prison population is fed by a system that criminalizes poverty and incarcerates people of color at disproportionate levels. Reverend Warnock also believes that it is morally wrong and economically backward to close the doors of social re-entry
on the formerly incarcerated. Reverend Warnock has spoken about the dangers of mandatory minimums, the lack of effective rehabilitative programs, and the thousands of Georgians who are in jail because they can't afford bail.
Source: 2020 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
May 17, 2020
On Crime:
Let independent prosecutors handle police-involved shootings
Reverend Warnock believes we need to responsibly fund the police while reimagining the relationship between police departments and the communities that they serve. In order to ensure accountability and build trust, need to invest
resources into the training of police officers and into building genuine bonds of community. Reverend Warnock supports appointing independent prosecutors to handle police-involved shootings.
Source: 2020 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
May 17, 2020
On Education:
Supports robust Pre-K, invest in schools and teachers
Reverend Warnock supports robust Pre-K programs that will ensure every child gets a fair start, to nutritional programs that nourish students to learn,
and to ensure that our children are getting the best education, he believes we need to invest in teachers and schools so that they have the resources they need.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Oct 11, 2021
On Education:
College not for everyone; provide vocational training
He supports reducing higher education costs and supporting student loan and forgiveness programs that will make four-year degrees a possibility for anyone who wants to attend college. But Reverend Warnock also understands that that college isn't for
everyone. That's why he's a strong believer in offering more opportunities like vocational training, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs that will get young people ready for a changing economy.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Oct 11, 2021
On Foreign Policy:
Use diplomacy as first resort; speak out against tyrants
Reverend Warnock will advance America's values around the world and commits to supporting the use of diplomacy
as a first, best resort, and will speak out against tyrants and dictators.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Oct 11, 2021
On Government Reform:
Restore Voting Rights Act to ensure elections are fair
Reverend Warnock understands that our vote is our voice, and that the ability to use our voice is a matter of human dignity. The best way to honor John Lewis' legacy is not to simply offer pious platitudes, but to get busy restoring the Voting
Rights Act that was gutted by the Supreme Court. And in the middle of a global pandemic, it also means giving states the resources they need to protect access to the vote for all. Our elections must be fair, open, and safe for every eligible citizen.
Source: 2020 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
May 17, 2020
On Health Care:
Expand Medicaid; keep children's health care
Reverend Warnock is proud of his legacy protesting in Governor Nathan Deal's office for Medicaid expansion, and in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol fighting back against an immoral budget that would have cut funding for children's health care.
Even before the coronavirus, our state's health care system was in a crisis compounded by the failure of Georgia's leaders to expand Medicaid. Today, 518,000 Georgians would be eligible for health care if our leaders took action.
Source: 2020 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
May 17, 2020
On Health Care:
Will focus on expanding quality, affordable health care
Reverend Warnock believes his impact does not stop at the church door and has been an advocate to expand health care coverage and to ensure hardworking Georgians can make a living wage. He will focus on fighting for quality,
affordable health care, for the dignity of working people who are paid too little as our government works more for Wall Street, and to make sure every voice is heard.
Source: 2020 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Aug 18, 2020
On Homeland Security:
Ensure our military remains the strongest in the world
Reverend Warnock understands the importance for a strong national defense. He will work across the aisle to ensure that America's military remains the strongest in the world and keeps our country and its people safe.
To stay strong at home, we must properly man, train, and equip the Armed Forces and Coast Guard. He is committed to improving the functionality and efficiency of the VA, especially those facilities here in Georgia.
He understands the evolving health care needs of today's veterans, such as behavioral health and issues arising from PTSD, MST, TBI.
Reverend Warnock is committed to strengthening the use of telehealth, which is direly needed for Georgia's veterans who live in rural communities where health care access has declined.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Oct 11, 2021
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