Tom Steyer

"The president should speak out forcefully in defense of women’s basic rights and push back against those who would dishonestly attack the basic right to bodily autonomy. These are my values and I am not willing to compromise them, regardless of the political cost.""Politicians’ personal views should not dictate the decisions that a woman makes for herself and family."

"Planned Parenthood provides vital services to the people who need it most. The Title X gag rule is just another Trump policy aimed at mollifying his base while punishing low-income citizens. There’s nothing 'pro-life' about reducing access to health care."

"Abortion is healthcare and reproductive choice is an issue that affects all gender and sexual identities. We should not stop shouting it from the rooftops. #MenforChoice"

"Steyer noted to POLITICO as he walked through the conference hall that Pence was the first governor to sign a bill specifically discriminating against homosexuals. 'Indiana was the first state,' he said. 'I think that’s unconscionable.'”

Steyer "understands that his first job is to keep America safe. He will embrace that challenge by ensuring that those who serve our country continue to be the best-trained and best-equipped fighting force in the world."

"By rebuilding strong partnerships and coalitions like NATO, Tom will bring a steady hand and cool temper back to the White House. He respects the full responsibility of America’s global leadership, the gravity of holding the nuclear codes, and the solemn honor of commanding America’s armed forces."

"No one should have to choose between their health and bankruptcy. Health care must become a right, not a privilege. End of story. #DemDebate"

Steyer "supports a universal health care system, including a strong public option that aggressively competes with the private insurance marketplace, drives down costs, and expands coverage."

Steyer wants a "strong public option that aggressively competes with the private insurance marketplace."

Steyer would "expand the earned income tax credit."

Steyer would "pass a federal $15/hr minimum wage."

"A wall will not solve our broken immigration system—only comprehensive reform will."

"The Supreme Court must put an end to the uncertainty faced on a daily basis by those young people living in limbo or unable to reapply for the #DACA program. Immigrants make our nation great — their #HomeIsHere. The future of our country depends on them."

Steyer would "take executive action to reinstate the DACA and TPS programs, reinvigorate our visa system to attract the best and brightest to our schools and companies, invest in smart border security, provide more aid to Central America, and create a path to citizenship for millions of people that contribute to our economy, but are currently living in the shadows."

"Every American should have the right to a free, quality, public education from universal pre-kindergarten through higher education, including workforce and technical training. Looking to the leadership of teachers, parents, and school officials, Tom’s administration will work to reinvigorate our public schools by increasing resources to close the education achievement gap, improving school facilities, increasing teacher pay and professional development, and ensuring equal access to opportunities."

In 2016, "California billionaire Tom Steyer announce(d) support for November ballot measure to abolish death penalty."

Steyer would "work to end cash bail, reduce the prison population, stop the prison pipeline and revolving door, eliminate private prisons, restructure parole and probation, promote better-policing methods and training to reduce police brutality, exercise his clemency powers where appropriate, and increase resources for public defenders and community intervention programs."

Steyer would: "Pass universal background checks; close the Gun Show, Boyfriend, and Charleston loopholes; establish waiting periods at the federal level for delivery of guns; pass the Making America Safe and Secure Act (MASS Act) on gun licensing standards and incentives for both buyers and sellers; ban high risk weapons including assault weapons, device modifications, high capacity ammunition magazines; strengthen laws on untraceable firearms, including ghost guns, 3D printed guns, and home manufactured guns; establish strong Red Flag/Extreme Risk laws...; work with Congress to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA); reverse existing DOJ policy that allows fugitives to buy guns; reverse Social Security Administration policies that exempt records of mentally ill from background checks; regulate sellers by monitoring their inventory and restricting sales locations; prohibit manufacturing of guns outside of traditional supply chains, including 3D printing and ghost guns; pass a reauthorization and expansion of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act, to support provisions to close gun loopholes and ban firearm purchases from domestic abusers, including partners and stalkers; work closely with state level governments to establish high standards for concealed carry; and pass the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and Disarm Hate Act."

"I didn't get to respond to the #DemDebate question on reparations last night. I support reparations and challenge other candidates to do the same. 400 years of legalized discrimination and unfairness. Deep, long-term injustice, and no apology. It's time."

"In every single area of policy in the United States, there is an element of residual racism. We have to talk about it, we have to call it out, and we have to specifically address it—our segregationist history is the root cause of this water issue."

"I am prepared to use the emergency powers of the presidency to take on the climate crisis, protect the American people, redouble our commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, and establish our global leadership as we build a safer, more sustainable world. http://go.tomsteyer.com/climate"

"I support eliminating the Electoral College."

"LGBTQ Americans are entitled to and deserve equal protection under the law. #DemDebate"

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