Environmental Justice

Just starting with the very basics of caring for human life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8cAhsr5j6U (Won't let me put it on my playlist.)

My playlist on Environmental Justice

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi_mjw2ZYSi3a1krZ7DbxBIAPscK0yIcQ

Land Use Initiative

The blight of neglected lots around us is disheartening, highlighting a pressing need for change in our community. I wholeheartedly support a citizen initiative that urges the city to repurpose unused land for environmental restoration. Transforming these spaces into parks or native and/or productive gardens can significantly enhance the quality of life for residents. By reclaiming these areas, we not only beautify our neighborhoods but also promote healthier living environments. It is crucial to seek support from local organizations and residents alike, empowering everyone to take part as they please. Global Climate change starts with Environmental and Climate Justice.

With the combined land available, even in the 7th, food deserts can become a thing of the past. Ensuring that every community has access to fresh, nutritious food. By harnessing both personal initiative and collective community efforts, we can not only address food insecurity but also foster the creation of healthy jobs right in our neighborhoods. This approach empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being while simultaneously boosting the local economy. This proactive approach encourages local engagement and empowers individuals to take charge of their food security while fostering economic growth and creating healthier environments we all deserve to live in.

Food Enforcement Agency (FEA)

I would also like to see the creation of a Food Enforcement Agency (FEA) under the Department of Justice. To ensure equity in the food and supplements that we eat, and that quality, healthy food is available to all people. That has equal if not more authority and funding as the DEA.

Crime and violence

How can you talk about solving crime, when you have not solved poverty?

While canvassing the North Lawndale area, a young man recently emotionally expressed to me, “I wish there were more police around when I was younger, then I wouldn’t have to be doing this s***.” Involved in gangs and running an apparent, alleged scam. Running his “hustle.” I was shocked to hear this. This is not a perspective that any media presents.

Many community members are expressing their frustration with the ongoing violence that plagues their neighborhoods. They desire a stronger police presence in the hardest affected areas, yet they are wary of the consequences that can come with increased policing, such as the potential for over-policing, violations of civil liberties, and tragic outcomes. The community longs for a police department that collaborates with residents rather than antagonizes them, fostering trust and partnership. People want to feel safe without the fear of abuse or the loss of their rights. A community that is honored as a partner, and not as easy pickins for promotions.

The evolving landscape of policing presents a complex challenge for law enforcement officers, who often feel their authority is diminished in a world that scrutinizes their every move through headlines and unappreciated in their efforts to maintain public safety. Despite the dangers and difficulties of their job, officers strive to make a positive impact in their communities, often feeling underappreciated for their efforts. The advent of advanced camera technology serves a dual purpose: it not only holds police accountable but also aids in solving crimes. This duality highlights the need for a modernized approach to policing, one that embraces innovation while addressing the concerns of both officers and the communities they serve. Policing can be changed, modernized and customized from the ground up.

Modern and Customized Policing

In envisioning a modernized police force, it is crucial to prioritize the safety of officers while ensuring that the use of force is appropriate and proportional to the situation. It makes sense that the safer police officers feel, the more they will patrol, and the less force they will resort to. This approach emphasizes a commitment to community service, fostering trust and collaboration between law enforcement and the communities they serve. By moving away from an increasingly para-militaristic model, the focus can shift towards a more civilian-oriented service that values de-escalation, communication, and proactive engagement. Training programs should be enhanced to equip officers with the skills necessary for conflict resolution and community interaction, ultimately creating a police force that is not only effective in maintaining public safety but also deeply rooted in the principles of respect and service to the community, as a partner and part of the community, not as an outside entity of mere enforcement.

I think it is also practical to modernize all the equipment police use to be specifically designed for their needs. Serving to increase their safety, so that they will feel free and safe to patrol all neighborhoods. Also, given more tools to safely subdue their subjects. Modernizing police equipment is crucial for enhancing officers' safety and effectiveness on the job. By tailoring tools and technology to their specific needs, law enforcement can operate more confidently in adverse neighborhoods. Customization of equipment not only makes sense and protects officers but also empowers them to manage situations more safely and efficiently. With the right equipment and mission, police can ensure a greater sense of security for themselves and the communities they serve. This proactive approach enables them to engage with the public more freely, fostering better relationships and trust within the neighborhoods they serve.

End of No Knock Warrants

In a free and democratic society, we must guard against any semblance of authoritarianism that invades like storm troopers into our homes and lives. Among the many, the tragic case of Breonna Taylor, who was an EMT and dedicated fellow first responder, serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of such unacceptable overreach, particularly when accountability is completely lacking. Her death reflects a grave error that should have prompted serious reflection and change. While there may be justifications for high-stakes operations, the everyday enforcement of such aggressive tactics seems both unnecessary and excessive. As a part of everyday policing, human error is inevitable. Instead of punishing police for obvious inevitable human error, we should focus on dismantling harmful programs that endanger innocent lives. This approach would not only demonstrate a commitment to justice but also honor the principles of accountability and respect for human dignity that underpin our society. It’s a necessary step toward ensuring safety without sacrificing our democratic values. Again, moving away from a para-militaristic approach to policing to a civilian service model.

We don't need these never ending wars on American Soil. We just need safety on our streets.

Decriminalization even legalization of all drugs and drug sales, with Increased focus on Illegal Gun Trafficking

Chicago has the potential to become a true sanctuary city, embracing not only migrants but also marginalized groups that are discriminated upon, neglected, exploited and abused. By extending our support to individuals such as those facing harmful discrimination, homeless, drug addicts, and those struggling with disabilities and/or mental illness, we can create an inclusive environment that fosters compassion. This approach not only reflects the city’s spirit of resilience and diversity but also sets a powerful example for others to follow. We can demonstrate that every life has value. Lessons learned from cities all over the world, with the right preparation, resources and care, we can take care of those that need it the most and give refuge, respite and good 'ol Midwest hospitality to those that need it the most. By investing in programs and services tailored to the needs of these disenfranchised individuals, Chicago can lead the way in showing how to address complex social issues with empathy and efficacy, embodying the true essence of what it means to be a Chicagoan and an American. Let's show them the way. Chicago styles.

The decriminalization of all drugs represents a crucial transformation in law enforcement objectives in Chicago, paving the way for significant changes in policing strategies. By shifting the focus from criminalization to public health, this approach addresses non-violent offenses and mental health issues more effectively. Treating addiction as a disease rather than a crime allows for a more compassionate response in-line with the time and science, ensuring that resources are redirected towards rehabilitation facilities and psychosocial services. This not only alleviates the burden on police and prison systems of non-violent criminals, but also fosters a healthier community. Ultimately, prioritizing treatment over punishment can lead to improved outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction, reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety. By embracing this progressive shift, Chicago can set a precedent for other cities seeking to reform their approaches to policing.

Again, lessons learned, Chicago must first prepare for this adjustment in order for it to be a successful program like in so many other cities.

Decriminalization of Homelessness and poverty

Since the Supreme Court has made homelessness a crime, and with housing becoming increasingly inaccessible, we must pass a Universal Basic Income bill along with Universal Healthcare.

We should also increase the funding and variety of programs available to the homeless and those living in poverty. People should have the freedom to live as they choose. Especially if there are no other means or if a person is peacefully living out their lives with mental illness, or just by choice, including those living in vehicles.

After-Work Program for Adults

Parents can use a break too. It is instinctive to feel compassion for children, as their innocence and vulnerability evoke a deep emotional response in us. However, it is crucial to recognize that their needs are intricately linked to the well-being of their parents. Parents play a crucial role in nurturing and supporting their children, and when they face challenges—be it financial stress, mental health issues, or lack of resources—their ability to care for their children diminishes. Therefore, initiatives aimed at supporting children must also include provisions for parents, ensuring they have access to the necessary tools, resources, and support systems. By fostering a holistic approach that prioritizes both children and their caregivers, adults, and the community in general, we can create a more sustainable environment that nurtures the entire family unit. Ultimately leading to happier, healthier family values as well as where both children and their parents can flourish together.

A simple program like this will serve to help take the burden off working families, so they can spend more quality time with their families, as well as to have the luxury to improve their own lives in any number of ways. This will also have the downstream effect of alleviating social burdens from schools/teachers as well as the police, public health issues, etc.

An innovative approach to after-school programs would include one where parents are invited to extend their stay after picking up their children, leaving the doors open for a few extra hours. This initiative allows parents to engage in a variety of activities to enrich their lives, such as organizing, exercising, league games, reading, taking a number of lifestyle and academic courses, or simply unwind with a nap, a movie, or hydromassage. Meanwhile, children can remain engaged and productive continue their activities, complete homework, receive tutoring, or also take a break from the day. Spend time with family and friends in a safe and nurturing environment.

Additionally, convenient laundry services and healthy family meal options will be provided, making it easier for families to manage their busy lives. Parents or children can even simply take meals home. This thoughtful setup fosters a supportive community where both parents and children can thrive.

A program designed to support working families can significantly ease their daily burdens, allowing them to dedicate more quality time to their loved ones. By alleviating the stresses associated with balancing work and family life, such initiatives empower individuals to focus on personal growth and well-being. Furthermore, this relief can have a positive ripple effect on society as a whole, reducing the pressures faced by schools, teachers, law enforcement, and public health systems. When families thrive, communities become stronger, fostering a more supportive environment that benefits everyone. In essence, such a program not only enhances family life but also contributes to the overall health of society, creating a win-win situation for individuals and the community alike.

Civil and Human Rights

To ensure that our nation leads the world in civil and human rights, we must commit ourselves to continuous progress and improvement. It is essential that we uphold the values of democracy and freedom, not only for our citizens but as a model for others. Our commitment to creating a society where every individual is treated with dignity and respect is paramount. By striving to be the beacon on the hill, we must continue to advance the principles of democracy and liberty. This aspiration not only enhances our own communities but also reinforces our role as leaders in the fight for Universal Human Rights. As we work together to overcome challenges and promote inclusivity, we will illuminate the path toward a brighter future, showcasing the values that define us as a nation dedicated to freedom and equality for all. This vision requires collective action, relentless advocacy, and a dedication to confronting injustices wherever they arise. We can foster an inclusive environment that uplifts every voice, ensuring that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected.

The Black Lives Matter movement has sparked vital conversations about equality and justice, and has served as a powerful platform to amplify the voices and rights of marginalized communities. For me, though we all played our parts here and there, second to the genocide of Native Americans, African American rights, is civil rights in America. They are disproportionately negatively affected in nearly every measure of quality of life everywhere across this country. The state of ghettoization, urban decay and neglect suffered by this community in this city is disgusting. Making this is the best place to start. That is, aside from the Native Americans. I hope to bring the two worlds together through outdoor activity and education for inner-city and at-risk youths in general through my top non-profit initiative. Which has been a passion project of mine for nearly 20 years.

Pro-Love – Women's Rights, Child's Rights, Human Rights, Pro-Choice.

Women are not part of the discussion when it concerns healthcare for men. It's an issue of the availability of access to proper medical care for women and bodily autonomy [which we should all enjoy as a human right], which has never been an issue for men as it is already very freely given without hesitation or a second thought.

Women are a historically oppressed group. The state of women's rights is perhaps the easiest gauge to the health of any democracy. They are half our people for crying out loud.

LGBTQAI+ Rights – Hating people over ignorance and bigotry to the point of death has to stop. Just another very small minority of people to pick on and bully. Appealing to the lowest common denominator. And who is next? There will always be a next. It is in their playbook. Fear and hate. The remnants or continuity of the darker side of our history. If you have any doubt, spreading hate and fear is very much alive and well in our society today.

Also, again, it is not the role of government to infringe on what a person and their physician(s) feels is medically best for that person.

Today it is the trans community. The Bush Administration unapologetically went after the gay and lesbian community. Learning about the challenges faced by transgender individuals has been an enlightening and often heartbreaking experience. It reveals the depths of hate and fear directed at such a small minority, illustrating the painful reality of oppression embedded within our governmental structures. Seeing what people will do out of hate and fear to such a tiny minority of people in this country, was probably the worst part. This systematic bullying, often referred to as oppression, is deeply embedded within our governmental structures. Unfortunately, the same system that should protect its citizens can and has perpetuated harm and trauma instead. Unfortunately, enacting protections for marginalized communities proves to be a far more challenging endeavor than implementing oppressive measures.

To do good unto others legislatively, in the courts, is for some reason, the toughest thing to do.

It just makes good sense to take care of all of our communities in the 7th. It is a unique and dynamic district, as there are resources, diversity, and so much potential. Particularly for the less fortunate that have been neglected in the same communities for so long. Not that it is the right and moral thing to do, but it also serves the aim to make or return people to being productive members of society. For those in more resourceful communities, there wouldn’t be so many problems associated with urban decay now not just seeping but flooding into all neighborhoods.

Homelessness and Poverty

As homelessness was just criminalized by the US Supreme Court, we have to bring back a soul to America.

1. Universal Basic Income. $1,000 every month for everyone making 50K or less.

2. Universal Healthcare.

3. Universal Housing

4. Safety Net - for those who are at risk of job and housing instability.

5. Pass a law legalizing homelessness.

6. Implement one of the many housing solutions available. I hope you will check out some of my ideas having experienced homelessness.

7. Simple common sense things like increasing SNAP benefits during an inflation crisis. Or guarantee SNAP prices or place SNAP price caps on essential foods. Expand items you can purchase, like prepared foods at grocery stores, fast food and nutritional supplements. The ones you get through Medicaid are not really the best type, going with the cheapest rather than the most useful.

How starting with something simple, like FEEDING our people.

Healthy, clean, nourishing, enriching, enlightening, productive, food, air, water, education, media, leisure and entertainment.

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Issues

1) Political Agenda

2) Socio-Political Agenda - Based on hierarchy of needs to ultimate fulfillment.

3) The Economy - Starting with the fundamentals

a. Universal Basic Income

4) Healthcare and Insurance in General

5) Universal Healthcare

6) Medicare

7) Medicaid/Affordable Care Act

8) Social Justice Programs

9) Homeless

10) Black Lives Matter/ Civil and Human Rights

11) Reproductive Rights

12) LGBTQQ2SAAI+

13) Veterans

14) Disability

15) Migrants

16) Environmental Justice & Environmental Sustainability Programs

a. Food Enforcement Agency (FEA)

17) The Global Climate Crisis - an actual plan to start to your "Green New Deal" and not just passionate rhetoric

18) Homes

19) Automobiles

20) Power Grid - Eco-Energy

21) Policing/Law Enforcement, Gun Violence and Crime

22) Gun Violence

23) Domestic Violence

24) Ex-Convict Re-entry Programs

25) Drugs

26) Education - Last but NOT Least.

Keep in mind that we all struggle in our own ways. There is more that unites us than divides us if you really give the time to know a person. And if we mind our manners. All of this current "politics," this bickering, this I hate you, you hate me, culture war non-sense, is just a huge distraction, while special interests/large corporations, are completely having their way with us. I too am guilty of getting sucked up into it, like a butterfly to an ultraviolet electrocution lamp.

Straight up Politics –

Overall goal: To return faith in our political system, and to bring us back together as a UNITED States of America. As we can do anything we set our minds to, but we need each other. Each and every one of us together.

1) Campaign Finance Reform

a. Restore our Democracy by freeing ourselves from special interests, corporate greed and corruption.

b. Discourage Career Politicians.

2) Multi-party system - Greater diversity in Political Choice

a. Support Independent Candidates and Parties. Support Nuanced Politics. Support nuanced voices.

b. Give people a real CHOICE that fits their VOICE. That fits their narrative. Rather than forcing a narrative and a narrow vision of a simplistic two party system. Let's get with the times, bruh.

c. Give everyone, every minority, everyone who feels left out, a voice, and an outlet to express their grievances in order to give them the ability to advance their lives and their community.

d. Prevent disasters like Jan 6.

3) Information Access-

Access to quality information. Articles, especially primary source should be made available that are in the public interest and for the public good. Primary source research articles that are not available to the public should be paid for with government funding and made available for the public. Secondary source articles which now require payment for access, should also be paid for and made available.

This way people will have access to a source of quality information rather than just some interpretation of it.

Social/Political Agenda

Following something like Maslow’s, Hierarchy of Needs, so people can actually succeed. A bottom to top needs approach.

1. Basic Needs

a. Physiological Needs – food, water, clothing, shelter

b. Safety and Security

2. Psychological Needs

a. Socializing and Love

b. Self-Esteem – feeling of accomplishment

3. Self-Actualization – achieving one’s full potential and goals

Also inspired by Roosevelt's Second Bill of Rights, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Roosevelt's Second Bill of Rights: https://www.ushistory.org/documents/economic_bill_of_rights.htm

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights

1) The Economy

Start with the basics. Everyone talks about the children. But we also have to focus on the adults in order to help the children.

a. Universal Basic Income -

$1000 per MONTH to each adult making under $40,000. Non-taxable, does not count toward income for government programs (Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP, disability, HCV, etc.)

a. Price Gouging Legislation against companies, particularly food and gas corporations who have taken advantage of crises to make record setting profits. While people suffer.

b. Rescind the Trump Tax cuts to large corporations and to the very wealthy, and eliminate loopholes which have the wealthiest paying little to no taxes. While maintaining a tax structure that encourages upward mobility.

c. Reverse the process of ghettoization by creating local, good paying jobs and/or benefits, especially in the poorest communities, by working with local leaders to take back control of our own neighborhoods, and filling in the missing gaps with community action and non-profit organizations. For example, urban gardening initiatives to fill in the food deserts and create jobs.

d. Affordable housing for purchase not just rent. A single earner full-time wage, must be able to secure housing, pay the bills and cover other basic necessities as well as leisure.

e. Create legislation to stop corporate takeover of housing which is devastating the housing market.

f. Taking back control of local supply of goods and services, returning local jobs.

g. Introduce legislation allowing for mixed commercial and residential zoning in low income communities offering convenient and cost reduction to start up businesses.

h. Make boycotting the norm. Control of prices through community action.

i. Microfinancing through local community based micro-banks offering low interest micro-loans.

j. Legislation putting an end to all predatory lending.

k. Create a real and working social safety net for people who become injured, disabled, sick, etc., so that while recovering, they do not lose their jobs and/or housing. Also giving them the opportunity to seek public aid if they need more help, or look for a new job after recovery if they cannot perform in their former job.

l. Providing public aid, disability, Medicaid/Medicare, housing vouchers, SNAP (food), etc. immediately, with much harsher penalties if abused.

m. Your physician(s) should be able to sign off on disability claims, rather than doctors whom you’ve never seen before and will see for only 5 minutes, disability “experts” who you will never see (all who have obvious ulterior motives), or going before a judge who has no medical experience, only knowing disability law.

n. REINSTATE THE ACP (AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM)! Along with expanding the Lifeline program, this has provided essential communications, providing phone/internet, to people who cannot otherwise afford it. These services are a requirement to function in today’s world and for people to progress.

o. Congressional investigations and regular audits, into corporations taking tax dollars to provide social services that are currently ripping us off, implementing severe penalties in the billions of dollars that can be reinvested into all of our communities with grassroots services that understand the needs of, and will be held accountable by, the communities they serve. Seriously. How do these corporations get these contracts and get away with completely ripping us off?

Healthcare/Insurance in General

a. Nationalize insurance where laws mandate it. Insurance companies are one of the biggest special interests to have scammed all of us. All the laws and mandated “minimums” in coverage should be repealed, reviewed and voted on. Not made in backroom deals with special interests and legislatures away from the public eye.

b. Paid FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)

c. Insurance companies should not be making such massive profits. A good margin of the profits, 70% (is a good place to start), the rest should all be returned to all customers. They should be treated like stockholders.

d. Health insurance programs should be created by medical professionals and the public. Not businessmen.

e. Insurance programs in general should be made by those who have suffered from accident and the disabled and their families. Not by businessmen.

f. All healthcare must be affordable to everyone to ensure that people are not foregoing healthcare services to avoid paying high copay costs. Which ends up in further chronic issues, decreased productivity, and lower quality of life. Which will cost society even more down the line.

g. If injured or suffering from disease, itemized individual co-pays should be replaced by a monthly fee that covers everything. Similar to a gym membership. So that people are incentivized to seek as much care as is needed. This will enable individuals to recover faster, return to productivity, trust the system so that they will continue to work hard,

h. Protect workers and fix WORK INJURY LAW, broken by self-interested, greedy politicians like ARNOLD SCHWARZENNEGER, who started a domino effect of reducing workers compensation law to the lowest standards in the country.

i. Create legislation that make it a serious felony to fake injury, with prison terms up to life in prison + restitution + significant fines (payable by taking 70% of the money they make while working in prison). These people who fake injuries are committing a crime that is tantamount to assault and even murder as they are the first thing anyone thinks of when it comes to improving Work Injury Laws for people who really need it.

j. Companies should pay a higher Workers Compensation insurance premium that is a flat rate no matter where they are located where there will be no difference between programs and companies. Tiers based on income, size and scope, to make larger corporations heavily offset the cost for smaller companies, encouraging small business owners to hire more and grow.

k. Medical price rates will be standardized for Work Injuries.

l. Healthcare provider choice returned to the individual and not the company and insurance companies.

m. Create pathways that make it extremely easy to sue attorneys for malpractice in injury cases. Where essentially all attorneys will be able reach the same results, and you should not have to shop around for a good attorney.

Universal Healthcare

• to include everyone

or...

Medicare

Allow seniors to enjoy their hard earned money during their golden years, rather than spending it all on medical care.

a. Provide low cost or free access to prepared healthy foods. Especially if YOUR doctor recommends it.

b. Provide free access to gym memberships. Especially if YOUR doctor recommends it.

c. Free rides programs for Seniors who cannot drive.

c. Provide incentives to participate in healthy behaviors and preventive measures. Then actually provide the means.

d. Lower and fixed co-pay prices for all medical services and medications to address seniors who are on a fixed income who avoid essential and preventative healthcare services because of costs.

e. Get rid of co-pays altogether. What is the point of them? When you are already paying for the insurance? What demon spawn invented this?

Medicaid/Medicare/Affordable Care Act

HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT.

a. Restrict Power of MCOs - The CORPORATIONs that run OUR Medicaid. They are there to SERVE US. They are profiting into the billions, off OUR TAXES. The heck is that?

1. Who gets these contracts should be voted on and not made in backroom deals. And they should just as easily be stripped of their contract by the people who they are serving.

2. They should not be profiting off of our TAXES. Period. Fixed prices.

3. Oversight of MCOs established first to be thorough and PUBLIC.

4. A single error to a person's coverage if done illegally, or because of poor service, they lose their contract. Better to err on the side of caution.

5. Medical Decisions made between you and your doctor. The MCO should have no say.

6. Same coverage under all plans. Competition dependent only on quality of service.

7. Since these companies are among the Fortune 500 and profiting into the billions from OUR TAXES. None of this should be an issue.

b. Guaranteed back coverage if mistakes were made.

c. All providers must accept patients on a lien basis, if they do not have medical coverage and are claiming an error was made by MCO. Costs + heft penalty fee + interest to be paid my MCO if error was made.

d. Continuous coverage if patient does not have medical coverage in the event an error was made. Simply, by patient claiming, "Error Made."

b. Congressional investigations to include supporting local State investigations into how corporations are able to win Medicaid providing contracts without providing any services. All subcontractors who fail to provide service will also be investigated. They will be penalized in the billions of dollars plus restitution or simply stripped of their contract.

c. All doctors must accept Medicaid patients where at least 20-30% of their practice must consist of Medicaid patients.

c. Streamline and simplify the Medicaid process so that everything is online to reduce the cost for doctors to zero, to work with Medicaid patients, and to ensure that payment will be fast and efficient.

d. Expand services to include gym memberships and transportation to the gym for qualifying conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, etc., if prescribed by YOUR physician.

e. Expand services to include all forms of available medicine that is prescribed by a physician including acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractor, myofascial release, etc., and ACTUALLY PROVIDE THOSE SERVICES. Mandate that all providers of these forms of physician prescribed therapies accept health insurance.

f. Extend Medicaid/Medicare or some form of it to taxpaying undocumented immigrants. To be addressed later under the category of Migrants.

2) Social Justice Programs

To do what government was made for and achieve the vision of the progress of love. Reviving faith in our unique democracy and inspiring hope against apathy.

Homelessness

a. Legislation ending criminalization and harassment of the Homeless, and allow freedom of choice if a person wants to be homeless. Reparations (restitution, +damages+interest) made to those who were victims of such action. With criminal charges that could be pending for those who have mistreated these individuals. Including law makers and law enforcement. "Just following orders," can never be an excuse, for such an overtly obvious moral issue. Why, how, is this even an issue? Criminalizing the poor is a violation of human rights. Every religion and a baby would understand that. Even more reason to enact a Basic Universal Income and Medicare For All.

b. Legislation to offer substantial aid to the homeless from the government, especially if homelessness is criminalized. To not depend on religious and non-profits organizations who have the power to set restrictions or requirements for aid. Also to end any government assistance to those organizations who place restrictions and requirements for assistance.

c. Legislation to make illegal organizations who claim to assist the homeless, who deny assistance for any reason. They are exploiting the homeless for their sad and pathetic profit.

d. Program for homeless and emergency sheltering. With an expansion of of low-income housing.

e. Legislation to provide for continuous housing insurance if a job is lost. Similar to unemployment. If certain requirements are met, housing will be maintained. If cheaper housing is available, they will be given it, as long as it does not hinder the individual's ability to procure employment that will provide for housing.

f. Legislation to provide free and accessible housing for all mentally disabled, physically disabled individuals. Also to have simple access to community resources.

g. Legislation for free quality voluntary rehabilitation services for addiction leading to homelessness.

h. Legislation to stop corporate takeover of the housing market, to allow people to purchase homes over forcing them to rent, and lowering the overall cost of housing.

i. Placing limits as to how many residential units you can own within a certain square mileage. Especially for those that do not live in that community.

j. Create safe emergency temporary transitional housing structures in EVERY town and neighborhood for the recently homeless, recently evicted, and homeless in general.

k. Mobile medical, psychological, and social service programs to take these services to where the homeless are. So that the homeless don’t have to struggle to access these programs in order to improve their situation.

l. Built in structures incorporated into buildings, and other structures like buildings, bridges and overpasses where the homeless are already encamped. That are permanent, easily cleanable, and fit the aesthetic. With accessible bathroom solutions (composting toilets and the like), regular garbage pickup, and amenities like heat in the winter and shade in the summer.

m. Legislation preventing businesses from denying access to homeless people in automobiles from taking shade in free parking garage structures during the daytime or during storms. Reserving a specific number of parking spots, and in the event of emergencies opening these structures to those who need it.

n. Amend building codes to incorporate shaded areas in very large parking areas for those living in cars.

o. Creation of safe and shaded areas with amenities for people who live in their cars. With security cameras, regular or permanent police patrol, bathroom facilities, electric hookups (using solar, wind, and geothermal if possible).

p. Legislation to open vacant unoccupied housing to the homeless, especially in wealthy areas where people, particularly foreign investors, purchase housing and never live in it. Tax reduction for owners, and with that they can take care of the cleaning and bills. Destructive behavior not tolerated.

BLACK LIVES MATTER

For me, African American Rights is Civil Rights. Yes, we all played our part, but you cannot deny the totality of what African Americans have been through and are still extremely disproportionately going through, and what they have contributed and still contribute to American society. Second only to the genocide of America's indigenous people.

This is a good place to start for all minorities, as we are stronger together. And together, we make the majority. Afterall, if this can happen to any one whole race of people, they can do it to anyone. I'll requote MLK as he put it best.

"An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

Just as well All lives cannot matter until Black Lives Matter. There are a bunch of good ones. Because they are all true.

This is also a good place to start a substantial movement for HUMAN RIGHTS in this country. That would spell reparations for all, for the past and present, moving into our best future.

Reproductive Rights

Not into big government? This is not the realm of government. This is unacceptable overreach.

a. Pass Legislation affirming body and reproductive rights and Freedom.

The government should not have any involvement with our bodies including reproductive freedoms. This is completely inappropriate overreach for a SECULAR society. We are not China. For if the government can force you to have a child, can they also force you not to have a child? Or perform forced sterilization as they did, with good intention (atrocious execution), in the past to the mentally and physically disabled, the poor, minorities, immigrants, etc?

b. INERT IUDs – Enact safe counter measures and Civil Disobedience against the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, that is currently suppressed by powerful pharmaceutical companies.

Why are we the only country, among both developed and developing societies that does not offer Inert IUDs (Intra-Uterine Devices)? A historically very safe and effective form of contraception.

The reason why we don’t have them is because they would be a fraction of the cost of current IUD options, as you can’t patent an Inert IUD. So let's continue to poison our women and feed them estrogenic analogs ("the pill") with that incredibly long list of side-effects, where some of those same people and many others are trying to avoid plastics and other chemicals because they are also estrogenic. Does any of this make any sense?

c. Incentivize behaviors? If you want more children, how about greater tax reductions per additional dependent? Down to zero.

e. Federal legislation making rape punishable with up to life in prison without parole.

f. Remove the statute of limitations on cases of rape.

How do people talk so insensitively and casually about rape and incest without also including the severity of the trauma? What is wrong with these heartless people?

LGBTQAI+

a. Legislation creating an express pathway for civil and criminal class action lawsuits against people especially government officials and public figures who are slandering, aggravating and exacerbating discrimination, and causing irreparable harm to PEOPLE, even their deaths.

Fueling and feeding off the suffering of a small group of people. For their own pathetic gains. Sound familiar?

It is impossible for a person to know about everything. Including myself. We have to stop making people suffer because of ignorance. Which will always exist. The opinions of the uninformed, misinformed and unexperienced DOES NOT MATTER.

Not a priority in my life at all, if I am to be honest. It is now elevated because people are suffering and actually dying because of bigotry and hate. In this day in age.

I can remember, that in my lifetime, in the 90's. A child was dragged behind a pickup truck to his death. I don't even think the person was out as LGBTQ, but was being picked for as being as such.

b. Create a movement to change social norms to accept all people. In this way it would be interesting to see how people, who are different, would act in seeking the extremes of medical interventions that are available. But I fear this will never fully be the case. So until that day comes, all treatment options should be made available. Especially by any institution receiving government funding in any manner.

Then again, I am not a parent of such an individual, nor is society accommodating or simply capable of even just being nice. So, if I were a parent, first I would wish to the point of sobbing prayer that society would change and that people would be accepting and just even be open to discussion, rather than immediate judgement and visceral hate. Second, I would want solutions rather than the potential death of my child.

Either way, I think society needs to be more free to allow people to come out and contribute to studies, as ultimately, the scientific consensus makes sense that more research is needed, and likely a more nuanced approach with a multitude of options being presented, to fit the broad spectrum of human life.

c. Generously fund quality research and long term studies. Unlike that from The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Australia. We must be careful in using poor "research" articles which are actually being used to affect POLICY OUTCOMES to serious detriment.

d. Legislation halting the medieval practice of any gender reassignment of individuals at birth (intersex, AIS).

e. Legislation to include non-heteronormative sexual orientations and the science of sex determining genetics (intersex) in sex education and in biology in general.

Also maybe include relationship education while we're at it?

f. Legislation to eliminate the use of environmental estrogens (hormone disruptors/exogenous estrogens/etc.) or label their use as a warning in any product (it is NOT just BPA), ranging from plastics, epoxies, deodorants, detergents, nearly anything that artificially smells good, etc. The effects of which can also give cause and serve as biological proof of non-heteronormative lives. Refer to DES Babies (which also had effects upon the grandchildren). Which will also show that we are drowning in these estrogens as they are now environmentally ubiquitous.

g. Education and public awareness campaigns to change social norms like in the use of fragrances and plastics that use and are made of hormone disrupting (estrogenic) compounds.

Veterans

a. Injured and disabled veterans should not have to rely on donations sponsored by Alan Jackson. No expense should be spared. They should be given every benefit to overcome their disabilities and continue to live an honorable life. Every effort should be made without consideration to cost to serving our veterans.

b. Provide care for all those who have served in the military. Even if they were discharged dishonorably from some crime or misconduct if it was due to service stemming from injury they incurred while on duty. They should still receive medical benefits to address the myriad of physical and psychological issues they may carry from their service. Medical issues that may have resulted in their criminal or "dishonorable" behavior.

c. Recruits who are discharged dishonorably at a young age, especially if they go off the handle due to a training or combat related injury should still be qualified to receive free medical benefits. A new discharge category should be made for these individuals.

First, the Supreme Court agrees that this is not an age for making great decisions.

Second, more often than not, you will have a soldier who trained, gave it all they got, became injured, was treated like government property with zero control, may have made some bad decisions as a result, but most of all, what I see is deep regret for all that they put in, to the point of breaking their bodies, that they never got to serve the mission they were preparing for.

They are patriots.

We can't just dump these guys out on the street and have them fend for themselves.

e. Make medical discharge easier to acquire, giving personal physicians in the private sector the authority to make decisions over military physicians.

f. Recruiters should not be allowed on high-school campuses unless:

g. The military should provide a year's worth of classes to high-schools they want to recruit in, preparing all teens for the legal, physical and mental expectations and ramifications of joining the military. To include all of the fun, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

h. Introduce high-school military candidate summer programs.

g. Expand OCS. This is a great program and should be expanded and built upon. When did they bring it back? Broaden the age requirements. Incorporate more than 2 Phases. No commitment even after completing all phases.

Just a good idea to provide military training to college graduates, giving Americans a greater appreciation for the military, and feeling more connected with our armed services. Can also serve as simple leadership, team and community skills to enhance American society, while also incorporating the civilian aspect of life into the military.

Disability

a. Introduce legislation that makes it much easier to access disability, your own physicians should be able to sign off on disability. Not doctors whom you’ve never seen before and will see you for only 5-10 minutes. Nor “disability experts,” who will never see you or judges who are not medically trained, but only know disability law.

b. Reduction in the standard fee charged by attorneys filing for disability to 15% and a maximum of $4,000 down from 25% and $7,200. That is a lot of money to people with no money and no means of income.

c. Provisions for the extremely mentally disabled to the point they are not capable of keeping track of their medical records and who have no chance of receiving disability though they are in the greatest need of it.

d. Latonya Reeves Freedom Act https://latonyareevesfreedomact.org/

e. Enact systems making it easier to procure identification. To apply for government benefits in general.

f. Legislation with extremely harsh penalties for those faking disability, up to life in prison without parole plus restitution.

g. Legislation limiting liability so that hospitals can create “open house” style hospital membership programs (similar to a gym membership) where they can be tested, consult with a variety of specialists, nurses, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical trainers, physical therapists, etc. Regularly, all in one location at one time. Focusing on preventative care. Similar to programs seen in the likes of Virginia.

h. Making all public areas accessible to the disabled, having businesses consult with actual disabled disability experts for accessibility.

i. Expand Chicago’s Taxi Access Program (TAP) to include rideshare services like Lyft and Uber. Also making a new sector of drivers who can work just for the TAP program.

j. Legislation making all parking (including metered and registered parking) free for all disabled individuals everywhere who have a handicap parking placard. The laws in Chicago, in particular, are ridiculous and cruel.

k. Legislation making the national rate for violating handicap parking laws $1000. With even stiffer penalties and felony criminal charges for faking or violating laws governing handicap parking. People violating these laws are committing actions that are tantamount to assault on the disabled as the disabled have to suffer and even exacerbate their injuries to work around these criminals.

Not placing any liability on physicians. Physician should freely advocate for their patients. It is on the patient who is committing fraud. Not the physician.

As most handicap parking violation fees are only $200-300 nationwide, people such as the homeless (with free government phones) or any person, can collect up to the full difference ($700-800) for documenting and reporting violations using an app that will guide people for proper documentation of violations. Priority given to homeless/low-income individuals.

This is not only a great job creator, but will pay for a decent living wage, especially for the indigent suffering from homelessness and/or disability.

Such revenue could also be a source to eliminate dangerous red-light traffic cameras. Or other ridiculous measures that the city implements to generate revenue. In this case, you would actually be doing something good. This is a real problem.

Migrants

a. Everyone in our country, excluding the decimated Native Americans, are immigrants.

b. Acknowledge: There is no migrant crisis. There are billions around the world who want to be here right now. We must acknowledge that we need them more than they need us. Speak to any current “undocumented” immigrant living here. They are our slaves. A loophole to exploit labor without adhering to labor laws. How else can we compete with China? Who else can we FORCE to work during deadly pandemics like COVID, in slaughterhouses, farms and factories to provide us with essentials? With an aging slave workforce, we need these people more than they need us.

c. Migrant needs should not be prioritized over the needs of socio-economically poor and historically oppressed peoples and communities. How do you get that wrong? Migrant needs must be distributed among those who can afford it and will likely ultimately profit from it, and must be a national effort.

d. Acknowledge: Migrants will benefit our economy more than what we are paying in right now.

e. We must distinguish between MIGRANTS, ASYLUM SEEKERS and REFUGEES. Categorizing these human beings all as migrants is an injustice and diminishes the suffering and dire necessities of asylum seekers and refugees.

f. Redefine the mission of US Border Patrol at the southern border to assist migrant crossing straight to processing centers around the country. Eliminating the business for cartels, and the further exploitation of desperate people. Also, to keep accurate and efficient track of all those who are crossing and to find “bad players,” repeat offenders, criminals, terrorists, etc. By taking charge of the illegal entry process, we can also exert nearly complete control over who is coming in. This is your "wall." A fluid, dynamic, thinking, human, moral wall.

g. Safe Havens on the Southern side of the Border – To assist all these individuals, and prevent their exploitation and poor treatment otherwise. I would like to partner with non-profit organizations and government support (local, federal, international) to create safe havens on the Mexico side of the border to encourage legal entry into the United States and Canada. There, the dollar would stretch farther and more services could be offered, while migrants are waiting and being processed for their status. These development projects could also be used to help the incredibly indigent living in border cities in Mexico who are in desperate need of help. There, migrants will be processed, offered the essentials (food, shelter and clothing), education, job and language skills, psych and case management services, and be given opportunities to work within the centers themselves, as a means for income. This will also be a source of jobs for Mexican nationals to build, maintain and safeguard these havens. In this way, we can have an improved, healthy, and prepared workforce entering our country.

h. Build rest and water stations all around the border to assist migrants who are willing to take the chance to cross the border illegally to mitigate deaths from crossing. They will be coming through either way, and we should make every humanitarian effort to assist their crossing to prevent the untold number of deaths and unimaginable suffering. Once here, they can be processed, and will face penalties for crossing illegally if they do not qualify for refugee status. People shouldn't have to die for that.

i. Create “migrant” processing/housing centers around the country to mitigate the overload experienced at the border. Migrants will eventually leave "Sanctuary cities," for unsafe(?) cities, and distribute around the country, likely welcome for their labor. Would also help save initial costs.

j. Increase the number of seasonal work permits for migrant workers with good pay that we need on our farms, and other industries like slaughterhouses and factory work. This will also help to bring back manufacturing infrastructure back to America. A good salary will incentivize migrant workers to follow the law. Allow for temporary, seasonal work, where they can then return to their countries of origin, living a decent quality of life, and where they can earn credits to a path toward a green card, permanent residency and even citizenship.

k. Immigration Legislation. Already. Why not use a model similar to DACA to put all undocumented immigrants on a pathway to citizenship, over a 20-30 year plan. Perhaps based on current age. Anything to satisfy both parties, but to materialize a plan nonetheless. Where undocumented immigrants will be granted a green card, will be taxed at a high rate, which will then pay for their own and other American’s entitlement benefits. Every 5-10 years, they will qualify for lower taxes and more benefits. For those that are nearing senior citizen status, and have already been here for 20-30 years or over, they can pay the higher tax rate or an annual fee, but can apply for all benefits.

l. At minimum, healthcare for everyone. HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT. With MCOs profiting in the billions, from our taxes, why can't some or all of that be used to provide healthcare for everyone. Especially with an aging undocumented population.

m. Increased ICE Action. There has to be a price to be paid for violating the law as it is completely unfair to those migrants and asylum seekers who are doing it the right way. This cannot be yet another divisive political issue as they benefit our country more than they have to gain. This will also help to deter "slave" treatment of migrants. Deferred enforcement of peaceful, civil people, is sensible, efficient, cost effective, and preferable.

n. Second chance program for non-violent crimes committed by undocumented migrants especially minors.

o. Greater and prioritized enforcement of undocumented Europeans and Asians entering the country. Though they are not the majority, it is not only Latinos who are entering the country illegally. Undocumented Europeans also have the added benefit of being able to hide in plain sight. Which makes the injustices even greater and more discriminatory. The law must be color blind. If undocumented migrants are seen as detrimental to our society, all undocumented migrants are in this category.

p. With the increase of enforcement within our borders, we must increase legal immigration from other countries. This is a major issue of US citizens originating from non-Latin American countries. They have progressive views otherwise, but carry a lot of resentment to the point of voting against undocumented immigration as their top issue. Even as well-to do professionals contributing to the highest and most important sectors of our economy and welfare, they are not able bring, in many cases, even a single family member here.

q. We must focus on mitigating factors to mass migrations, and accept responsibility for creating this "crisis." We are the number one purchaser and recreational users of elicit substances, and our antiquated laws are what is causing the empowerment of cartels, "the war on drugs," and contributing to the violent destabilization of our neighboring countries. It is big business. This contributes to migrants seeking refuge from violence.

Our wasteful use of energy and resources causing severe weather crises as we exacerbate the global climate crisis. Contributing to environmental refugees.

Our policies encouraging destabilization of neighboring governments and economies. Contributing to economic refugees.

r. International Cooperation - Work with other developed countries, European, Canada, Australia, Russia, China, India, Korea, Japan, Israel, prospering Oil rich countries in the Middle East, etc., to take in more asylum seekers, and refugees, and do their part, and take responsibility for the crises they contribute to as well.

s. No migrant should be allowed into this country without first having secure housing and safe employment at a fair wage. They are not doing the jobs Americans don’t want, they are doing the jobs that no one should be doing.

t. Immigration Reform – Dealing with Current Undocumented Immigrants – Last but not least, is to address the real “migrant” crisis which is with regards to the current roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in our country. These are 11 million people who are and have been contributing to our society like everyone else. They can be seen as a source of tax revenue. Similar to DACA, where they are paying taxes but are unable to receive any entitlement benefits based on what state you are in, not even being able to apply for healthcare under the ACA, is unacceptable. DACA recipients are contributing to my Medicaid and SNAP benefits. We can even expand entitlement benefits for US citizens lowering the cost of Medicare, preserving Social Security, lowering the cost of education, etc.

The unwillingness to discuss more or less pass an Immigration bill, is proof that we are benefiting from the continued exploitation and enslavement of migrants. We are all profiting from this slavery. DACA for as good as it is, is exploitative. That is why Trump was unable to get rid of it. He never had the power to do so.

At the very least:

Make DACA the law. With a path to citizenship.

Make DAPA the law. With a path to citizenship.

3) Environmental Justice/ Environmental Sustainability Programs

a. Food Enforcement Agency (FEA) – Food Safety and Health Awareness – Shift the FDA’s focus away from primarily drug enforcement to Food and Supplement enforcement. Creating an FEA that has as much power and authority as the DEA, if not more. That is if the Government really cares about all the chemicals we are putting into our bodies, including all the children. There are far more harmful chemicals put into our foods than the number of illegal drugs.

b. Legislation to enact strict regulation on organic foods reversing and revising Trump era USDA regulation on organic foods.

c. Legislation with heavy penalties and tight enforcement for proper marketing of foods sold at Farmer’s Markets.

d. Urban Farming to address Food Deserts – intervention by rethinking the way we treat our garden spaces. Make all open garden spaces, vacant lots, undeveloped lots, sections of parks, etc., into local organic food gardens, permanent greenhouses, livestock gardens (namely chickens for eggs), and/or native gardens.

Why wait for clueless people like Jeff Bezos and Whole Foods, to come to you. This is something we can do for ourselves. Creating local jobs for people to tend the gardens and livestock, and giving you the option to grow what you choose. This could also offer a free healthy snack for those in dire need like the homeless.

e. Change social norms: Why the need for useless grass gardens? The maintenance of which is only contributing to localized pollution, fertilizer runoff, unchecked carbon emissions, and the global climate crisis. Lawn care services will simply be re-outfitted to gardening.

f. Start local composting programs. Pay people to properly prepare their compost for pickup.

g. Legislation to change housing codes where all new housing will incorporate rooftop gardens alongside renewable energy technology (solar/wind) space, and offer tax incentives and straight up cash to current homes and buildings with rooftop food gardens. Bringing healthy, low cost, hyper-local food directly to your neighborhood.

h. Altering artificial ponds in large parks to serve as self-sustaining fish farms, the waste from which will be used as fertilizer for food gardens in the parks, with plants and other wild life that will clean the water before re-entering the pond. People will be able to fish for recreation as well as have an additional source of hyper local, low-cost or free food through income and location-dependent licensing.

i. Natural Native Gardens – Reserving portions of parks and otherwise unused spaces to cultivate natural native gardens to help recover toxic land and soil, and to recover threatened native animal species to return to the natural ecosystem that will benefit not just the food gardens to come, but also the global climate crisis.

j. Legislation requiring a certain amount of farmland, especially corporate farms to be reserved for organic natural native gardens.

4) Global Climate Crisis

is a priority to ensure housing, livelihoods, saving lives, eliminate wasteful spending from the cycle of waste and consumption from having to rebuild after natural disaster events caused by the global climate crisis, prevent environmental refugee migration, etc. Here is a good start with specific solutions to your “Green New Deal.” With the Green New Deal, I hear a lot of passionate talk, but no real solutions or ideas.

Starting with the basics:

a. Legislation and changing of social norms to move away from the throw away culture and single use plastics. All plastic bottles and containers should be reusable and standardized. Bottles with wide enough holes that an average person can actually clean the inside of.

b. Switch to recyclable glass containers for liquid products. Everything from water, milk, juice, soda, alcohol, etc.

c. Sell items in bulk, rather than in individual packaging.

d. Charge an excessive tax on throw away containers, like multipack water bottles, versus purchasing by the gallon.

e. Clothing recycling. Fund greater research into mass production of fabrics from recycled clothing.

f. People can boycott and demand that the clothing/fashion industry be more geared towards durable and utilitarian clothing. Or at the very least offer this alternative.

g. Fund greater research into creating more resilient synthetic fabrics especially those that are made from petroleum based plastic derivatives such as nylon, polyester, acrylic (also estrogenic), spandex, etc., where the lint that is formed is actually particularized plastics and estrogenic hormone disruptors that enter our ecosystems and into us.

h. Legislation, boycott or heavily tax the use of plastic infused or wax coated paper in the restaurant industries, particularly “paper” cups, used for drinks that cannot be recycled, and paper/cardboard containers for food like hamburgers. Ban the use PTFE infused paper (like Teflon).

i. Eliminate the use of plastics that are estrogenic. Increase demand for non-estrogenic plastics.

j. Legislate or incentivize the use of biodegradable plastics.

k. Boycott samples in stores that are served in and with non-recyclable containers and utensils.

l. Standardize batteries.

m. Make phones last longer with batteries that are easy to replace.

n. Educate people on charging batteries properly to extend battery life.

o. Market phones with portable battery chargers.

p. Demand full recycling programs in every community.

q. Demand recyclable and longer lasting, quality products.

Homes

a. Introduce a new income based infrastructure bill that helps homeowners and landlords update housing to be more energy efficient.

b. Legislation updating housing codes to be energy efficient using green materials.

c. Every home in the United States to be equipped with a geothermal heating/cooling pump systems, for air and water where possible, which is most places.

d. Limit water consumption per household. Extremely cheap if you stay within the limit, and costing excessively more if you exceed.

e. Timers and volume usage meters with automatic switches on all showers, faucets and spigots to help guide conservation behaviors.

f. Excessive taxation and fines on luxury extremely wasteful showers, personal swimming pools, non-productive gardens, etc. Swimming pools, could be built with removable encapsulating domes to prevent mass evaporation.

Why are there so many swimming pools in the middle of the dessert? This sort of backwards thinking has to stop.

g. Benefits and/or incentives for minimal water usage.

h. Benefits and/or incentives for composting.

i. Benefits and/or incentives for conversion to and maintenance of dry gardens, productive gardens and native gardens.

j. Benefits and/or incentives for things like drip water systems in gardens.

k. Change housing codes to incorporate rooftop gardens.

l. Change housing codes to incorporate solar and wind energy devices.

Automobiles –

a. Understanding more than tail-pipe emissions. Educating public on vehicle life-cycle emissions, which includes mining, manufacturing, life, disposal and recycling of vehicles and parts.

b. Understanding the significant environmental impact that batteries and electronics can have in their mining, manufacture, recycling and disposal.

c. Changing social norms: Building smaller vehicles. Why are current EV vehicles the same size as a regular sedan?

d. Smaller EV vehicles with longer range for daily use and travel.

e. Larger EV vehicles with shorter range for work.

f. Create and test multiple EV recharging options. From your standard charging while you wait. To battery exchange stations.

g. Standardize EV batteries for battery exchange stations.

h. Diversify fuel options to include hydrogen powered vehicles which can be created using renewable energy sources and geothermal energy.

i. Tax incentives on purchasing fuel efficient vehicles.

j. Tax penalties for purchasing large fuel inefficient vehicles that are not used for work.

k. Expand Public Transportation system.

l. Create a national and local high speed rail system already.

Power Grid

a. Congressional study to assess creating a national power grid, using regional resources to their maximum capacity to supplement areas that cannot sustain clean energy year round. Ensuring that it is built with national security concerns in mind. For example building mega-solar power plants in the deserts that could potentially power the entire country.

b. Creating a multi-national power-grid, a North Atlantic Power Grid Agreement, in cooperation with Mexico and Canada, using and compensating for regional differences in green energy options.

c. Creating a transition period to clean(er) energy. For example, understanding the environmental impact of mining, manufacturing and disposal of batteries which are at the core of using solar and wind energy. Giving time for technology to advance before we create more harm than good. Truly understanding the science and not just acting on empty heroic rhetoric. Ex. Running clean renewable energy during the daytime hours and supplementing “dirty” energy in the evening.

d. Reducing the dependency on batteries until better energy storage options become available.

e. Funding research into developing alternative energy storage options other than batteries.

Ex. Using solar energy during sunlight hours to pump water up into a reservoir, and then using gravity to use the water as a source of energy for hydroelectric power in the evening.

6) Law Enforcement, Gun Violence and Crime

While canvassing the North Lawndale area, a young man recently emotionally expressed to me, “I wish there were more police around when I was younger, then I wouldn’t have to be doing this s***.” Involved in gangs and running an apparent, alleged scam. Running his “hustle.”

a . MORE FUNDS FOR THE POLICE -

FOR GREATER SERVICE and ACCOUNTABILITY

• Modernized Police Force with both force (law enforcement) and non-force (community service) components

• Modernize police equipment that is customized for Police and their specific needs for increased safety and more effective patrol.

• latest and greatest in all cam tech

• Increased training or increase of minimum education standard all the way around.

• psych, sociology and social work certifications

• recruitment programs

• community programs

b. Allow police to focus on law enforcement and not attempting to do all things in solving social issues. Acknowledge they are people doing a difficult job.

d. End the corporatization / privitization of the prison systems. This is not helping the police at all. As it depends on crime to keep business going.

e. Completely end "Stop and Frisk." and whatever else is replacing it.

f. Hire more police officers that actually grew up and live in the community that they serve, and offer incentives for police officers to live in the communities that they serve.

g. Use of federal grants for local police departments to initiate high school JCOP to COP programs similar to the JROTC program. Geared toward community service and volunteerism (working with disenfranchised groups). With same incentives like university scholarships and stipends offered by the ROTC.

h. Creation of a reserve police force. With term limits and benefits like the military reserves. Cost effective measure for local people to patrol their neighborhood relieving actual police. Similar to Neighborhood Watch programs, but with actual authority and responsibility.

i. Incentivize and hire more police officers with degrees and backgrounds in psychology, sociology and social work, with scholarships and student loan forgiveness especially if serving in underserved, impoverished communities.

Gun Violence –

a. Congressional investigation into how military guns (ex. machine pistols) are ending up only in the inner-city.

b. Legislation ending gun show loopholes while legalizing the legitimate purchase of more guns.

c. Legislation for gun traffickers that convict them of the same crimes that the guns being recklessly trafficked and sold are used for. So if one of their guns are used in a murder, they will also face the same murder charges. Or an aiding and abetting charge.

d. Holding adults including parents of minors accountable for providing access to guns that are then used in crimes such as mass or accidental shootings. The parents will be charged the same as their child. Unless they can prove that due diligence was taken in securing, locking or disabling the gun and the child demonstrated the extreme measures needed in accessing the gun.

e. Guns removed from any domestic violence situation no matter what.

f. I want to make it clear that there should be as few laws as possible limiting the legal purchase of firearms. We need to pick our battles. Travelling the country, particularly in rural areas where firearms are ubiquitous, and there is no gun violence. Each locality should have the right to enact their own gun laws. There should not be a one size fits all legislation when it comes to guns. I know people who are poor living in the middle of rural nowhere, who literally have to shoot their breakfast in order to survive.

I also believe that the second amendment is number 2 for a reason. Jan 6 and the continued delay and intervention of the Supreme Court in the Trump “Immunity” case, is a great example of why tyranny is still a very real and ongoing threat to our democracy.

Domestic Violence

a. Increased funding and incentives for Court advocates for domestic violence, stalking, order of protection cases, etc.

b. Domestic violence support should not be handled only by non-profit organizations, they should be local, state and federally funded programs. Domestic Violence must be taken seriously.

c. Mandatory minimum jail/prison sentences for clear cases of domestic violence.

d. Aggravating factors for domestic violence sentencing.

e. Increased protection for victims of domestic violence even after the perpetrator has served their sentence.

f. Mandatory safe haven for children in domestic situations, where they might feel conflicted speaking up and against their parents.

g. Child friendly havens.

h. Immediate removal and revocation of firearms in any domestic violence situation. No matter what. Even if they are used for protection of businesses.

i. Increased emergency housing for victims of domestic violence.

j. Mandatory counseling for perpetrators of domestic violence. With real and available optional counseling for victims of domestic violence. Ex. A voucher to see a therapist.

k. Mandatory separation of parties involved in domestic violence situations with temporary housing, hotel vouchers and the like.

l. Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide housing to all disabled persons, including temporarily disabled, so they cannot be removed from housing, or that emergency housing be provided for them or that the other parties be removed so as to not aggravate injuries. In cases of domestic violence.

Ex-convict Re-entry Programs

a. Amend the 13th Amendment so that prisoners who work during incarceration and will eventually be released can have money and resources to succeed upon their release. Or instead of money, they could perhaps be given vouchers for substantial resources earned.

b. Mandate job training and education in prison.

c. Secure all ex-convicts with the means to succeed upon release. Given a stipend or vouchers, resources, housing, and a job/job skills.

d. Make psychological and social services available immediately upon release. Why are the mentally disabled released with a single month’s supply of the medication they need to function, and left to their own devices to secure a necessity that will prevent them from recidivism.

e. Incorporate non-profit and sustainable businesses models that are run by and hire only ex-convicts. Incorporated with housing, psychological and social services on site. With less rules and more freedom than current re-entry programs. Expecting setbacks without such harsh penalties and to work with individuals through any problems, reducing recidivism.

f. Offer incentives for employing ex-convicts.

g. Vet all employers of ex-convicts so that ex-convicts are not exploited or mistreated. Investigate complaints, with stiff, even criminal penalties for employers who do exploit or mistreat ex-convicts.

Drugs

a. Congressional investigation in to how drugs from international sources end up in the inner city. Why are international sources of drugs common in the inner city and why are drugs prevalent in rural America domestically cultivated (pharmaceuticals and methamphetamine)?

b. Lead a congressional investigation as to why 70% of opioids leading to addiction and death are from the pharmaceutical companies. And why are reporters trying to divert the blame onto cartels when it was the pharmaceutical companies that started and continue to propagate this opioid “crisis.”

c. Congressional investigation as to why other stronger, more expensive and potentially more dangerous drugs are being prescribed willy-nilly because of the "opioid crisis" for their side-effects, while ignoring their primary effects and massive warning labels. Ex. use of anti-psychotics and strong anti-depressants (with potential to cause suicidal thoughts) are being used for anxiety, and sleep, replacing anti-anxioletics and prescription sleep medication, which are not opioids.

d. Bring attention to why serious alternatives are still rarely used like ketamine which are used or used only for untreatable depression, compared to the indefinite use of anti-depressants that have the potential for “addiction” as they have very painful and dangerous withdrawal effects, where there are cases where people can never fully come off the medication because of the withdrawal effects. Is this for the benefit of the patient or to line the already filthy rich pockets of the pharmaceutical industry?

e. Determine: Who is in charge of the science and usage of medication? Industry? Academia through rigorous peer-reviewed research? The Clinical realm, doctors (if so, why are physicians scared to prescribe, even when no addiction of severe withdrawal symptoms are demonstrated by the patient)? The press (who are not scientists at all) that only suffers from printing meaningless retractions?

f. Promote and fund research into Alternative Dosing and weening off all medications.

g. Mandate educating doctors about alternative dosing and weening, and not only how to prescribe medication.

h. Decriminalize all drug use. Treat addiction as the medical condition that it is, and that the vast majority of us are not susceptible to it.

i. Make Chicago into a sanctuary city for drug addiction, bringing Chicago into the 21st century. Opening centers alongside rehabilitation clinics for those suffering from addiction, where they can have a safe and comfortable place to purchase, use and deal with their addiction. Equipped with clean needles, drugs like Narcan (to reverse overdosing), and trained specialists and EMTs, to prevent deaths from overdose.

j. Let science, academia and doctors, not journalists and politicians decide how best to use these medications. People who really need these medications are not able to access them and are treated as drug seekers. This opioid crisis somehow includes anti-anxiolytics and muscle relaxers. All of these “drugs” have important and significant medical applications. Yet, doctors are scared to prescribe. Take liability away from physicians and place it on the patient. Except in overtly obvious cases of prescription abuse.

k. Legislation in medicine to decrease liability and stop letting doctors treat patients as drug seekers. Included in the legislation will be that the doctors will suffer severe liability if the patient's condition gets worse, because they were treated as a drug seeker and could not get the help that they needed.

l. Research and legislation to change the course and focus of medicine from pain-based medicine to recovery based medicine. Saving potentially hundreds of billions in our medical spending.

1) Education

Access to a good education is a Human Right.

Let’s start with the understanding that we are failing our children and America's future. Or I guess we could keep the system the way it is and just keep importing educated people? Have them steal our tech and still be in debt to them? How has that been working out.

a. Full student loan forgiveness, and free state university education.

b. Free associates degree at any community college and state school. An intermediary to free 4 year.

c. Give teachers everything they want so that they can give the kids everything they need. Alleviate teacher burden of dealing with social issues in the classroom, hindering education, by creating new community and parent led programs to address these issues.

d. Incentivize teaching as a profession by subsidizing university programs to offer extremely reduced costs to pursue education education, all the way through masters and PhD programs.

e. Any student loan forgiveness program to start with teachers (and police officers), especially those with graduate degrees.

f. Stop gauging teacher efficacy with standardized testing. Replace with teacher exams for efficacy, student reviews, and regular and random classroom peer review.

g. Create multiple standardize tests that take into account all the different criticisms of a one size fits all testing standard.

Also so that we don't miss or ignore much needed talent from all of our different communities, as our current system does.

h. Create social programs for working families especially in underserved communities

i. After School Havens for Kids – expanded not just for sports, arts and education, but also to include safe and enjoyable places for children to hang out, leisure activities, leisure games, video games, film school, music school, recording studios, outdoor programs, student led clubs, etc.

j. After Work Programs for Parents – in conjunction with programs for kids, especially in low income/underserved areas.

When parents come to pick up their children from afterschool programs, the kids can do their homework/receive tutoring while parents can participate in a variety of healthy activities from getting in a workout, pickup/league sports, working on advancing their education, lifestyle enhancement classes (cooking, healthy living, yoga, language classes, meditation, etc.), psychological/social worker services, or just get in a nice break from the day (aqua massage, massage chairs, comfy recliners for a nap, etc.).

Equipped with laundromat facilities for extra convenience.

At the end, everyone can be served a healthy meal before returning home.

Or they can just grab the meal and go home. Any or all options available.

k. Outdoor Education Classes -

i. Instruction on conservation

ii. Instruction on outdoor enjoyment, appreciation, survival, foraging, aquatic science, SCUBA diving, etc.

iii. Regular hiking/camping class trips to forest preserves, state parks, national forests, national parks, lakefronts, etc. Ex. Weekly Saturday weekends excursions, spring break work/enjoyment opportunities to desirable destinations like the National Parks.

l. STEM with higher standards

i. Coding basics introduced in elementary school.

ii. Calculus taught at the Jr. High school level.

iii. PHYSICS FIRST programs in High School.

m. Adjust schooling to fit the science of child development with later starting times for school, so kids can get in a good night’s sleep and be ready for school. De-standardizing and removing stigma for age when starting school, not everyone will be ready for school at the same age. Give children time in their early development to explore the world around them and play, before going to school, etc. And work with parents’ schedules by providing a minimum of after school programs, homework time, tutoring, etc.

n. Place less emphasis on placement testing at community colleges and transfer university students. Being more dependent on how much time you have spent away from school, prior education level, and ultimate goal. If you really appreciate math and science, you will understand.

o. Student Choice - Have a more intense, well-rounded, robust education experience at the elementary and Jr. High School levels, and let students choose a focused route in high-school towards the liberal arts or sciences, math and engineering. Where they can switch and explore all they want like switching majors in college, preparing for a focused path in University. Will also save people a lot on student loans to have a more focused route in college. Will also save the government loads of money if student loan forgiveness is to be actualized.

p. Mandate vocational programs in high schools as electives. Offer Apprenticeship programs if a school has limited resources.

q. Expand Job Corp programs to include non-traditional, vocational work programs, like non-profit fundamentals, social work, medical assistant, para-legal studies, pre-hospital care, cosmetology, etc.