Vice President Kamala Harris has finally released a policy platform on her official campaign website.
The policy platform, titled “New Way Forward,” seeks to align her campaign more closely with the mainstream political views while addressing key issues that have defined her tenure and political identity. (Related: Kamala Harris working with Tim Walz to create federal Department of GROCERIES – food price controls and empty shelves won’t be far behind.)
In a section labeled “safeguard[ing] our fundamental freedoms,” Harris declared her opposition to a national abortion ban, pledging to sign any bill that restores reproductive freedom nationwide.
She also disclosed her commitment to pushing for the passage of the “Equality Act,” a controversial measure that mandates legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals across various sectors, including business, education and public spaces. The act would also require employers and educators to use the preferred pronouns of every person, allow transgender athletes to compete in sports based on their gender identity and obligate health care providers to offer so-called “gender-affirming” care, even for minors.
Harris’ platform also endorses the “John Lewis Voting Rights Act” and the “Freedom to Vote Act,” which seeks to strengthen voting rights protections, expand vote-by-mail options and increase early voting opportunities.
The Democratic presidential nominee also proposes a range of economic measures under the theme of creating an “opportunity economy.” These include expanding child tax credits, increasing government spending on affordable housing, providing direct payments to first-time homebuyers and taking legal action against corporations for price gouging. She also calls for supporting the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), strengthening Social Security and Medicare through higher taxes on the wealthy and investing in infrastructure, education, child care and clean energy.
Moreover, the Harris campaign agenda outlines plans to “ensure safety and justice for all,” advocating for stronger gun control measures, immigration reform through a “bipartisan” border security bill and the elimination of presidential immunity. The platform also supports “common-sense Supreme Court reforms,” including imposing term limits on justices and requiring them to adhere to ethics rules that govern other federal judges.
On foreign policy, Harris promises to maintain the strength and security of America by standing firm against dictators, pursuing peace efforts in conflict zones such as Gaza and investing in future-facing industries like semiconductors, so-called “clean” renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
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