Issues
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Palestine and Gaza
Desirée demands an end to hostilites, the return of all prisoners, immediate access to humanitarian aid and no military support for Israel while apartheid conditions exist. She supports self-determination by the Palestinian people, equality for all people living in historic Palestine and the right of Palestinians to return to their homes.
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Housing
Desirée believes in housing for all. Research consistently proves that 'Housing First' strategies are the strongest way to support and enrich the community. Housing First reduces the burden on tax payers while providing opportunity for success to our most vulnerable populations.
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Mental Health
Desirée is a fierce advocate of 'wrap around' mental health support services. Models such as New Journeys ( More information can be found here) provide patient lead services and multiple advocates to dismantle the barriers to recovery as well as support regaining independence.
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Taxes
Every person and every corporation should pay their fair share to support the long term health of a good society for all. Unfortunately current tax laws support off-shore wealth hoarding and place greater burdens on middle and lower earners than those at the top. This leaves communities impoverished and unable to manage on behalf of all the people. With an fair tax system, including a wealth tax for the super rich, Americans will have the means to support economic democracy, creating jobs, schools, health systems and overall communities that are reflections of what they hold dear.
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Education
Desirée believes in Education for all. Education standards must prepare our youth to be engaged critical thinkers so they can succeed in any career path from a trade to a degree. Along with the mindset for achieving one's full potential, there must be opportunity. Ensuring that every American has access to quality education beyond K-12 is a core part of uplifting the community.
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Environment
A strong supporter of rural working land and protected waters, Toliver believes in preserving systems where small farms support schools and indigenous communities have expanded stewardship over environmental policy and resources. She takes fossil fuel reduction seriously and will hold the line on developing infrastructure and urban planning to meet science-based global targets for climate justice.
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Health Care
Expanding Medicare to include dental health, it is known that our teeth are important factors in both physical and mental health. A single Payer Health insurance system, Universal healthcare would eliminate unforeseen medical emergencies destroying American citizens with insurmountable debts. Capped prescriptions, healthcare should not be for profit, life saving medications should never have to be weighed against paying for basics such as food, or transportation to work.
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Worker rights
No one who works a full time job should be priced out of housing options. There should be a work/life balance to ensure that working families have involved parents and children are not left in the role of caretaker for younger siblings. Individuals should be able to work and pursue passions in their free time that allow them to find purpose. I support the right of workers to organize, a 32 hour work week and a minimum wage that keeps pace with historical increases in worker productivity.
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Veterans
I come from a strong military family background. Our country must uphold its promises to those who serve. We are also obliged not to misuse their service engaging in wars on behalf of corporate profits or false pretenses. -
Reproductive rights
It is a persons right to choose what is best for their body with the communication and assistance of medical professionals.
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Gun Violence
I believe that law abiding citizens do have a right to defend themselves. However, I do not believe that lowering barriers to access guns access makes our communities safer. I support tight restrictions and removal of guns in situations where there is a high risk of domestic violence.
Palestine and Gaza
In Palestine and Gaza Desirée demands an end to hostilites, the return of all prisoners, immediate access to humanitarian aid and no military support for Israel while apartheid conditions exist. She supports self-determination by the Palestinian people, equality for all people living in historic Palestine and the right of Palestinians to return to their homes.Add your issue summary here. Read More