Steve Grossman MyOcracy topics and responses

Criminal Justice

Use of treatment centers for violators of criminal laws targeting drug-use

• 2002-04-22: Legalize the medical use of marijuana

Civil Rights

Abortion rights: Women should choose

• 2010-08-10: Endorsed by NARAL as a steadfast pro-choice voice

  Support marriage rights between same-sex individuals

• 2012-04-04: Embrace marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform

  Support for gun control measures

• 2013-12-13: Gun laws are about public safety, not 2nd Amendment

Economic Issues

Taxes for wealthier tax payers: More

• 2001-12-07: Tax credit for businesses to provide basic skills training
• 1999-11-12: Tax credits for affordable housing & mortgage subsidies

  Taxes for wealthier tax payers: Less

• 2002-02-13: Supports income tax rollback

Education Issues

Oppose school vouchers

• 2013-12-20: More funding for K-12 & public higher education
• 2001-12-07: Universal access to pre-school for all 3 & 4-year-olds

Environmental Issues

Eliminate tax incentives and/or subsidies to the fossil fuel industry

• 2014-02-14: Allocate 1% of state budget to climate change & clean energy
• 2013-12-20: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2020 and 80% by 2050

Immigration

Provide amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 2001-12-07: Include diverse immigrant communities in decision-making