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Raise the federal minimum wage to $18/hr tied to inflation, and adjust income-based assistance, disability, and Social Security accordingly. End minimum wage carve-outs and require $18/hr for all, including tipped workers and people in jail.
Create a universal 12-week paid parental leave requirement and true universal healthcare.
Provide free childcare until age 5 via employer mandates and refundable credits.
Allocate federal funding for free community college and trade school programs and federal student loan forgiveness.
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Increase funding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to enforce the law against corporations financially abusing their customers.
Ban predatory fees, including overdraft, junk, and hidden fees.
Make it easy to unsubscribe from paid services.
Ban non-competes.
Reinstate a provider tax on hospitals overcharging for services.
Audit the electric utilities companies and cut rates.
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Increase marginal tax rates on top earners.
Tax capital gains the same as earnings from labor.
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Regulate the safe development of AI with mandated security protocols, whistleblower protections, and deepfake prevention.
Ban cryptocurrency and stock trading by elected officials.
Ban algorithmic pricing for individuals.
Pass a digital labor bill of rights to protect gig workers and a digital consumer bill of rights to protect consumer data.
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Grant Washington, D.C. statehood.
Hold binding votes on statehood/independence/retention for all U.S. territories.
Repeal the Uniform Congressional District Act and create proportional representation for the U.S. House.
Allocate resources for public financing options and require that all privately funded campaign materials include statements disclosing acceptance of private funds.
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Build a national interest corridor network for trains and electricity transmission.
Run 200 mph trains on northeast corridor, midwest network, southeast and Texas, and coastal pacific
Facilitate expansion of clean energy infrastructure by setting a 6 month permit review ceiling for clean energy and clean transportation.
Provide free solar panels for all who want them.
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Repeal standing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs) and the 1033 program
Redirect military spending from corporations to prioritize veterans’ healthcare, housing and education.
Stop sales of weapons or military funding to countries in violation of international law.
Audit the Department of Defense/Pentagon and make funding contingent on passing the audit.
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Eliminate paid citizenship and high application fees.
Create a process for long-term U.S. residents to become Legal Permanent Residents.
Ban the use of military or militarized forces for immigration enforcement.
Use Trump’s inflated ICE budget to reduce fees and provide financial support to people illegally harmed by his immigration policies.
Require all immigration enforcement to adopt general criminal procedure rights and requirements.