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Kina Collins' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "3 years ago today, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the SCOTUS despite Dr. Ford's heart-wrenching testimony. Now, the far-right justices rushed to the bench are threatening the future of Roe v Wade. We must protect abortion access & #ExpandTheCourts." (x.com)
  • "Codify Roe V. Wade" (x.com)
  • "Roughly 70% of Americans support keeping Roe v. Wade. Today's vote is a betrayal and a slap in the face of our democracy. Passing popular policies shouldn't be impossible." (x.com)
  • "You've probably heard Dems talk about the WHPA. This will codify roe v wade and protect abortion access. but that's not enough. The EACH Act would repeal the Hyde Amendment, which would ensure working class and communities of color will have equal access to abortion care." (x.com)
  • "A stronger social safety net for seniors is essential, due to the high cost of living and the high cost of medications. We can do this by protecting Social Security and expanding Medicare—I have and always will be a fierce advocate for our senior citizen community." (x.com)
  • "Some folks in DC think 12 weeks of paid family leave and affordable childcare are "radical" ideas. A real radical idea is giving millionaires and the super-wealthy another tax cut. We need to be investing in working families if we want to actually #BuildBackBetter." (x.com)
  • "The wealth of US billionaires went up 62% during the pandemic. That's over $1.8 trillion that won't be taxed because we don't have a wealth tax. It's time we change that and make sure the wealthiest pay their fair share. #TaxTheRich" (x.com)
  • "Today is #TaxDay—the day that millions of Americans are reminded that the wealthy still aren’t paying their fair share. If someone can afford to go to space while the rest of us take the bus, then they can afford to pay a lot more in taxes." (x.com)
  • "You mean the same debt we took on when y'all voted to give $2.3 trillion in Trump tax breaks to billionaires and corporations?! The current national student debt is $1.75 trillion in total. We could've wiped this debt out and still had change left over. Pipe down." (x.com)
  • "The wealth of US billionaires went up 62% during the pandemic. That's over $1.8 trillion that won't be taxed because we don't have a wealth tax. It's time we change that and make sure the wealthiest pay their fair share. #TaxTheRich" (x.com)
  • "Today is #TaxDay—the day that millions of Americans are reminded that the wealthy still aren’t paying their fair share. If someone can afford to go to space while the rest of us take the bus, then they can afford to pay a lot more in taxes." (x.com)
  • "You mean the same debt we took on when y'all voted to give $2.3 trillion in Trump tax breaks to billionaires and corporations?! The current national student debt is $1.75 trillion in total. We could've wiped this debt out and still had change left over. Pipe down." (x.com)
  • "Campaigns should be powered by the people, not corporations." (x.com)
  • "Corporations are NOT people & they shouldn't have a say in our elections. Which is why I'm not taking a dollar from them." (x.com)
  • "Corporations are raising billions in profits but their workers are living paycheck to paycheck, with little to no benefits. Big money simply has no place in politics. It’s time that the people were put first." (x.com)
  • "Right now in Congress, it's not Democrats vs. Republicans, it's about corporations vs. the people. Corporate money is flowing to obstructionists like Manchin and Sinema to kill progress & legislation. I'm not taking a cent of corporate $$." (x.com)
  • "End qualified immunity" (x.com)
  • "When it comes to racism and injustice we need systemic change, not symbolic victories. That means passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the Mental Health Justice Act, and the Breathe Act. Those are the demands this Black History Month." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Climate change is happening — that's not up for debate. The debate is if we will let oil and gas tell us a better future isn't possible, or if we'll invest in good-paying jobs in our communities to tackle the climate crisis. #GreenNewDeal" (x.com)
  • "This is what happens when we invest in federal aid programs. The combination of direct stimulus, state-level aid and other federal measures reduced the number of Americans living in poverty by 45 percent. We can't stop now." (x.com)
  • "We have to invest in our communities! Schools are underfunded. Hospitals keep closing. Jobs keep leaving town. Why do our leaders keep giving Black and brown communities the short end of the stick? These communities won’t be overlooked anymore once I am in Congress" (x.com)
  • "Housing is a human right. When I get to Congress I'm going to fight for IL 7th & folks all across this country to secure that right!" (x.com)
  • "I have been in discussion with seniors about what safety and a just economy truly looks and feels like for senior residents in our district. To me that means an investment and protection of retirement benefits, healthcare, and affordable housing for aging populations." (x.com)
  • "Our city is becoming unaffordable. Housing prices and rents are increasing year after year. But it's not just a Chicago problem. It's happening across the country. The housing crisis is a national crisis, and it's time we treat it and solve it as one." (x.com)
  • "A stronger social safety net for seniors is essential, due to the high cost of living and the high cost of medications. We can do this by protecting Social Security and expanding Medicare—I have and always will be a fierce advocate for our senior citizen community." (x.com)
  • "The cost of living has skyrocketed—but wages haven’t. We need politicians who will work for the people and not corporations. It’s time that middle and working-class Americans get a much-needed break. Billionaires need to pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "Biden should announce the cancelation of student loan debt during his first State of the Union." (x.com)
  • "Cancel ALL of the student debt. Debt is erased for corporations all the time. If you can bail out Wall Street, bail out Main Street." (x.com)
  • "Student loans need to be canceled—what's the hold-up? Public colleges, universities, and vocational programs should all be free. No one should have to go into debt to get an education or to learn a new trade." (x.com)
  • "Last year the GOP introduced hundreds of anti-voting bills across the country. They're trying to strip our freedom to vote in fair elections. We can't pretend it's not happening. Now is the time for the Senate to #AbolishTheFilibuster and protect voting rights." (x.com)
  • "Congress must act on voting rights because we know what will happen if they don’t. I'm ready to vote for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act on day one because we need leaders who will take bold action to protect our right to vote." (x.com)
  • "Freedom for Black folks in our country looks like reparations, full voting rights, an end to mass incarceration and a future free of gun violence. Here's to many more Juneteenth celebrations." (x.com)
  • "It's been a year since Biden came into office & Democrats still haven't passed voting rights legislation or the #BuildBackBetter Act. One year later it's abundantly clear that we need not just more, but better Democrats in Congress who won't compromise on our progressive values." (x.com)
  • "Climate change is happening — that's not up for debate. The debate is if we will let oil and gas tell us a better future isn't possible, or if we'll invest in good-paying jobs in our communities to tackle the climate crisis. #GreenNewDeal" (x.com)
  • "Last week I signed the #GNDPledge—it’s no surprise that Danny Davis didn’t. #IL07 needs to be represented by someone who will actually fight to combat climate change, not cash checks from the gas companies. We need the Green New Deal because our lives depend on it" (x.com)
  • "Progressives in Congress & activists on the ground ensured that @POTUS' full #BuildBackBetter agenda just passed. Paid family leave, expanded Medicare for seniors, lower prescription costs, universal pre-k, climate resiliency, green jobs—all while raising taxes on corporations." (x.com)
  • "The climate crisis is already here! We can't wait any longer to act. We need a Green New Deal NOW!" (x.com)
  • "Climate change is happening — that's not up for debate. The debate is if we will let oil and gas tell us a better future isn't possible, or if we'll invest in good-paying jobs in our communities to tackle the climate crisis. #GreenNewDeal" (x.com)
  • "Last week I signed the #GNDPledge—it’s no surprise that Danny Davis didn’t. #IL07 needs to be represented by someone who will actually fight to combat climate change, not cash checks from the gas companies. We need the Green New Deal because our lives depend on it" (x.com)
  • "The climate crisis is already here! We can't wait any longer to act. We need a Green New Deal NOW!" (x.com)
  • "We only have one Earth, so our action to save it has to be BOLD! The Green New Deal needs to be passed by Congress. Every day that it isn’t, we get closer to the point of no return on climate." (x.com)
  • "From Chicago to Highland Park, IL dozens of people have been shot and murdered in less than a 48 hour period. Gun violence is and will always be the greatest public health crisis in our country that continues to go unaddressed. Our elected officials should feel ashamed." (x.com)
  • "My name is Kina Collins. I'm a gun violence prevention activist running for Congress. We need leaders to take a stand against the NRA and tackle gun violence at the roots by ending poverty." (x.com)
  • "Our elected officials should be ashamed that the young people across our country are having to organize gun violence prevention rallies. We need leaders who will value our lives by passing commonsense gun laws to end this crisis." (x.com)
  • "Do you believe we need more members of Congress who support Medicare for All? Who want to end gun violence? Who don't take corporate PAC money? Good, me too! I'm a Justice Democrat running in #IL07. Please share and follow to help grow our movement." (x.com)
  • "Illinois' 7th has some of the greatest health disparities in the country. We need Medicare for All to ensure universal access to comprehensive, quality health care for all people - including immigrants and undocumented people." (x.com)
  • "Medicare For All isn't just a catchphrase to me. I lost my insurance during the pandemic. My sister was on a ventilator in the hospital. I know so many people who have struggled to pay medical bills in this broken system. We need Medicare For All NOW!" (x.com)
  • "Over 7 million people lost their employee-sponsored health insurance during the pandemic. I lost mine during the pandemic. Healthcare is a human right and you shouldn't have to have a job to be able to afford healthcare. #MedicareForAll" (x.com)
  • "Paid family leave isn't a radical idea. In fact, more than 120 countries in the world have paid family leave. What's radical is that the richest country in the world doesn't." (x.com)
  • "Progressives in Congress & activists on the ground ensured that @POTUS' full #BuildBackBetter agenda just passed. Paid family leave, expanded Medicare for seniors, lower prescription costs, universal pre-k, climate resiliency, green jobs—all while raising taxes on corporations." (x.com)
  • "Some folks in DC think 12 weeks of paid family leave and affordable childcare are "radical" ideas. A real radical idea is giving millionaires and the super-wealthy another tax cut. We need to be investing in working families if we want to actually #BuildBackBetter." (x.com)
  • "In 2021, IL became the second state to cap insulin prices. But there are still too many common prescription drugs w/ rising costs. It's time we allow Medicare to negotiate & lower prescription drug prices. Being able to afford the medication you need shouldn't be a radical idea." (x.com)
  • "Prescriptions for insulin, diabetes, and asthma in America cost 5x their price in Canada. Our healthcare should not be dictated by Big Pharma's profit margin. It's time to let Medicare negotiate and lower prescription drug costs." (x.com)
  • "Progressives in Congress & activists on the ground ensured that @POTUS' full #BuildBackBetter agenda just passed. Paid family leave, expanded Medicare for seniors, lower prescription costs, universal pre-k, climate resiliency, green jobs—all while raising taxes on corporations." (x.com)
  • "or communities like mine, it's not a talking point when we say people have to decide between their rent, their food, and their prescription drugs. Costs are going up across the board and working families are feeling the squeeze. We need people in Congress who get that." (x.com)
  • "Immigrants come to America seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Instead of spending money on mass deportations and detentions—it’s time to reform the system and provide a fair pathway to citizenship for all undocumented people." (x.com)
  • "Immigrants come to America seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Instead of spending money on mass deportations and detentions—it’s time to reform the system and provide a fair pathway to citizenship for all undocumented people." (x.com)
  • "Nine years ago, immigrant communities and activists fought like hell to win DACA. But the reality is, DACA has never been enough. We need a pathway to citizenship for all undocumented people now. #HomeIsHere" (x.com)
  • "Personally, I don't really care what one unelected bureaucrat has to say about a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants. Get it done." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The invasion happening in Ukraine is not only politically wrong, it's morally wrong." (x.com)
  • "The invasion of Ukraine is indefensible and I'm thinking of the Ukrainian people today - who didn't choose this violence. Military escalation will only cost more lives. We must do everything in our power to prevent that & be ready to welcome any refugees with open arms." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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