Melissa Conyears-Ervin's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Issue Positions
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- "I am devastated by the reversal of Roe v. Wade" (x.com)
- "The overturn of Roe v Wade today was heartbreaking. But we need to turn anger into collective action. I am so proud to stand side-by-side today with so many of my peers and friends as we call for justice. We will not be silent. We will not be still." (x.com)
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- "While protesting the tragic death of George Floyd & so many others and fighting for equality, I wore orange. Today, we #WearOrange to remember Hadiya Pendleton & those who lost their lives to gun violence. We must do better for our children, our families & our community." (x.com)
- "we all bear social and economic costs of inequality in our criminal justice system. To begin repairing this, we must implement front-end police training and strive to break the link between low incomes & incarceration to create greater opportunity." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow includes many things including homeownership. The Chicago Department of Housing has a down payment assistance program offering up to $15,000 in assistance." (x.com)
- "Last week, I was invited to speak before the Committee on Housing and Real Estate on Equitable Mortgage Lending. It gave me the chance to express why this topic is so important to me and what my office is doing to help bridge the gap." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "While protesting the tragic death of George Floyd & so many others and fighting for equality, I wore orange. Today, we #WearOrange to remember Hadiya Pendleton & those who lost their lives to gun violence. We must do better for our children, our families & our community." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Chicago's immigrant community is central to our economic well-being and a critical part of what makes the city so great. Our values teach us to love our neighbors and support those in search of a better life. Thatâs why I support @chicagosmayor decision to not cooperate with ICE." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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