Increase teacher training in regard to the needs of differently abled students. Two-thirds of Democrats and Democratic leaners say the NRA has too much influence; only 15% of Republicans and Republican leaners say the same. Lower parking requirements for new multi-family development to lower cost of construction to enable greater affordability. However the supply of affordable housing is not meeting the need, while in an era of increasing deregulation, many tenants are losing important legal protections. Since, nationally, women earn only 77% of men's wages for equal work, despite outnumbering men in the workforce and despite the U.S. 1963 Equal Pay Act, we support intensified effort to see this unfair gap closed, including support for the Paycheck Fairness Act and similar legislation, and greater effort at enforcement. When funds are spent in other areas, immigrants are being deprived of benefits that they earn as productive workers in their communities. To improve our own health, we must improve the quality of our air, water and food and the health of our workplaces, homes and schools. Enact a new GI Bill, similar to the one that began after World War II and ended in 1981, to provide tuition grants for four years of college or other educational opportunities, low-interest loans for housing or business start-ups, and free medical care for military personnel and their families for ten years following separation from the armed forces. Housing discrimination also remains rampant against people of color, immigrants, disabled, single people, gays and lesbians, and families with children. We must stand up for community members who have been excluded, oppressed, and maltreated and for people who have been subjected to multiple systems of oppression and exclusion. We cannot state more forcefully our belief that in learning, and openness to learning, we find the foundation of our Platform. Across the United States, the poor and people of color do suffer disproportionately from environmental hazards in the workplace, at home, and in their communities. Similarly, a majority (70%) says that most or some types of guns should be legally available for sale in the U.S.; just 20% say almost all types of guns should be legally available, while only 10% say almost no types should be available. Recognize that there are multiple, related and individualized causes of homelessness, and develop solutions that address them. The public is closely divided over whether it is more important to protect the right of Americans to own guns or to control gun ownership. Green Party and the Second Amendment? : r/GreenParty - Reddit This program should be funded through the existing welfare budget, reductions in military spending and corporate subsidies, and a fair, progressive income tax. Respect for our constitutionally protected rights is our best defense against discrimination and the abuse of power. Current Medicaid policy forces many challenged people to live in costly state-funded institutions. Higher human consumption rates and populations increase the pressure on the environment in every ecological problem area. We have a special responsibility to the health and wellbeing of the young. Kanaka maoli leadership and guardianship in protecting gathering rights, and lobbying the legislature to safeguard these rights without interference. 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It is clear that we cannot rely on the rich to regulate their profit-making excesses for the good of society through "trickle-down economics." Instead of enacting zoning laws to increase affordable housing, the trend has too often been to increase the proportion of land zoned for commercial property at the expense of residential property. Most people take a middle-ground approach on both questions: 35% say guns should be permitted in most places, while some places should be off-limits; another 28% say guns should be allowed in some places but not most places. We aim to stop corporations and others from defrauding consumers or endangering them with defective products or negligence. It is imperative that employees enjoy workplace democracy, which includes the following: The right to elect representatives to sit equally with management on the Board of Directors. Find out more at. Increase employment for homeless people. Many times applications are denied because the applicant submitted forms for the incorrect category and cause them to lose all filing fees paid up to that point (no refunds.) Ensure school security personnel are trained for, and held accountable to, conflict resolution techniques and anti-bias training. We seek that reciprocity as a practical goal. Meet prisoners' dietary requirements. Full reparations for historical injustices in adoption. Communities and local agencies must not be required to show or prove "intent to discriminate" to achieve redress for problems of disproportionate and/or racist environmental impacts. These indigenous nations have the right to determine the status of their members. Some respondents who said most, but not all, people should be able to own guns legally were asked to describe in their own words what should disqualify someone from being able to legally own guns. Many gun owners and non-owners said people with mental health issues should be disqualified, as well as those who have felony convictions or histories of violent behavior. Expand the application of the precautionary principle from chemicals and health to land use, waste, energy, food policy and local economic development. We support stronger legislation, programs and enforcement. Here's where federal parties stand on firearms control as cities like Provide robust professional development in cultural competency, and widen the scope of teacher preparation to include cultural competency training. About half of Republican gun owners (52%) and 40% of Republican non-gun owners say gun laws are about right. End ESSA's promotion of charter-friendly, unproven alternative teaching licensing and "credential mills" like Relay Graduate School of Education and others, that circumvent public oversight. Here at home, we must also promote the policies, as outlined in the Economy and Workers' Rights sections of this Platform, that can help us achieve a full employment economy at a living wage, including strictly enforcing and expanding the rights of all workers to form unions. Among those who do not currently own guns, about as many say they could see themselves owning a gun at some point as say they could never see themselves owning a gun. We need to repeal the Real ID Act and resist the establishment of any system that would suppress freedom to travel and require citizens and non-citizens alike to "show their papers" and reveal their private information to government monitors at every turn. Encourage and support positive approaches to punishment that build hope, responsibility and a sense of belonging. These horrific attacks show that our communities are too vulnerable to this type of senseless violence. Green Party on Crime Party Platform Ban private prisons; moratorium on prison construction Ban private prisons. Elimination of displays of religious symbols, monuments, or statements on government buildings, property, websites, money, or documents. Protect victims' rights. It is already invading our privacy. Support, enforce and strengthen the National Environmental Policy Act. This cumbersome immigration process along with unreasonable Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and lawyers fees must be streamlined. Restore state health, safety, and consumer protection laws by striking federal preemptions that weaken state law. The Green Party shall strive to secure universal and effective recognition and observance of the principles and spirit expressed in the United National Universal Declaration of Human Rights as an international standard that all nations must meet. ALBANY, NY - The Green Party of New York today said that the accelerating climate crisis calls for the state to enact the Green New Deal as part of this year's state budget, with at least $30 billion devoted to the state building out renewables and enactment of an economic bill of rights including universal single payer health care, a guaranteed Undocumented immigrants boost Americas economic growth and raise the general productivity of American workers by providing much-needed skills. It is essential that the option of a safe, legal abortion remains available. Young people's creative potential should be encouraged to the greatest extent possible. This Act authorizes funding for the prevention of trade in human beings and for protecting victims. Protecting sacred and culturally significant sites. We recognize both the sovereignty of Native American tribal governments and the Federal Government's trust obligation to Native American people. At the same time, rent control and tenant eviction protections do not exist in most jurisdictions, and where they do, they are often inadequate and under attack. We also must dedicate ourselves to fighting for a complete overhaul of this country's labor laws. The mentally ill also have the right to live independently, circumscribed only by the limitations of their illness. to creating expanded access to music, arts, sciences and languages as mandatory, academic subjects. That the insurance will act as a mechanism by which we can have officers with histories of brutality and misconduct removed from duty, thereby keeping that person from committing crimes under the protection of the police department; this functions through the insurance company, which will increase premiums and eventually determine that rogue officers are uninsurable. We oppose the militarization of our borders, (mis)using the National Guard as border police, and building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico. The Green Party supports a holistic approach to justice, recognizing that environmental justice, social justice and economic justice depend on and support each other. U.S. We support funding for additional clinics to provide services which noware too often delayed or denied because of over-crowding and budget constraints throughout the VA system. Jill Stein, a prominent Green Party leader believes in gun regulations to stop mass shootings. Socialist Party on Gun Control - On the Issues Strengthen cultural competency requirements for teachers. For instance, only about a quarter of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents (26%) support allowing people to carry concealed guns in more places, compared with 72% of Republicans and Republican leaners. Those who said most, but not all, types of guns should be legally available were asked to share, in their own words, What are some of the types of guns you think should not be legally available to buy? These respondents frequently mentioned military-style weapons though definitions of what constitutes military style differed considerably. Legalize psilocybin mushrooms and other entheogenic substances that have been found to have therapeutic benefits and low medical risks for responsible adult users. Persons should only be excluded if their background check presents a clear and present danger. Those convicted of non-violent offenses should be handled by alternative, community-based programs including halfway houses, work-furlough, community service, electronic monitoring, restitution, and rehabilitation programs. Provide healthy school meals that are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, and offer plant-based vegetarian options. Today, nearly one out of ten workers involved in union organizing drives is illegally fired by employers who wage a campaign of fear, threats, and slick propaganda to keep workers from exercising a genuinely free choice. In addition, discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, or race continues to sap the potential of our society and to violate personal dignity. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Greens Call for Decisive Action On Gun Violence - www.gp.org The negative effects of imprisonment are far-reaching. The Green Party affirms the right of all persons to self-determination with regard to gender identity and sex. Greens believe every child deserves a public education that fosters critical and holistic thought, and provides the breadth and depth of learning necessary to become an active citizen and a constructive member of our society. While increased affordable housing can help alleviate the problem of homelessness, the homeless have additional needs that go far beyond housing.