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Yassamin Ansari's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (AZ) - District 3

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  • "In Congress, I will do work beyond codifying Roe to ensure all have access to life-saving reproductive health services." (x.com)
  • "When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Yassamin passed an ordinance to direct the Phoenix Police Department to make harsh state abortion laws its lowest priority for enforcement to protect doctors, nurses, pharmacists and patients from arrest for practicing and receiving basic healthcare. Yassamin believes that women’s access to reproductive healthcare is a vital tool for empowering women’s health, autonomy, and financial choice." (yassaminforcongress.com)
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  • "To build an economy for all, Yassamin believes economic growth should be built on the foundation of the following principles and policies: Keep taxes low for working families and senior citizens, while ensuring the wealthy also pay their fair share to invest in vital public services" (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • To build an economy for all, Yassamin believes economic growth should be built on the foundation of the following principles and policies: Tax the wealthy. It’s time for a comprehensive tax system that benefits working people and ensures the top 1%, Wall Street, and large corporations pay their fair share." (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "To build an economy for all, Yassamin believes economic growth should be built on the foundation of the following principles and policies: Tax the wealthy. It’s time for a comprehensive tax system that benefits working people and ensures the top 1%, Wall Street, and large corporations pay their fair share." (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "To restore and strengthen our democracy, Yassamin will support: The Freedom to Vote Act, which ends partisan gerrymandering, cracks down on dark money in politics, establishes automatic voter registration, and combats voter suppression." (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "I’m committed to ushering in policing reforms in Phoenix that will protect the lives of traditionally marginalized and overcriminalized people." (x.com)
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  • "Support a green, sustainable and modernized economy that in turn creates well-paying jobs of the future" (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill & Inflation Reduction Act were the most significant pieces of climate legislation in US history. But we can’t avert the worst of the climate crisis w/ unilateral action." (x.com)
  • "Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the #InflationReductionAct! @POTUS has done an incredible job delivering on promises to lower inflation, invest in climate action and clean energy, and reduce healthcare costs. Priority for me: Climate Emergency Response Act!" (x.com)
  • "In Congress, Yassamin will continue this work by supporting policies that: Pass historic levels of funding to build affordable housing and increase the supply of Housing Choice Vouchers" (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "On the Phoenix City Council, Yassamin worked to prioritize housing solutions and has delivered for us by directing over $120 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to projects supporting affordable housing and homelessness including rental assistance which has helped over 19,000 families, helping approve a record number of new housing units, and by leading the effort to legalize casitas." (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "That’s why in Congress, I’ll build upon my work on the Phoenix City Council — making housing solutions a top priority." (x.com)
  • "Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the #InflationReductionAct! @POTUS has done an incredible job delivering on promises to lower inflation, invest in climate action and clean energy, and reduce healthcare costs." (x.com)
  • "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill & Inflation Reduction Act were the most significant pieces of climate legislation in US history. But we can’t avert the worst of the climate crisis w/ unilateral action." (x.com)
  • "Biden’s student loan forgiveness program will be life changing for young Arizonans and we must do everything we can to protect it." (x.com)
  • "To restore and strengthen our democracy, Yassamin will support: The Freedom to Vote Act, which ends partisan gerrymandering, cracks down on dark money in politics, establishes automatic voter registration, and combats voter suppression." (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "In Congress, Yassamin will lead and support policies that: Accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy" (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "The climate crisis is the defining issue of our time. As a climate policy expert, Yassamin has pushed for international solutions to climate change at the United Nations and led bold efforts to clean up our air and water in Phoenix. She passed the city’s landmark Climate Action Plan, created the first Office of Heat Response and Mitigation in the nation, and built a coalition on the city council to unanimously pass the city’s ambitious Transportation Electrification Action Plan, ushering in a clean energy future for Phoenix. She also spearheaded a plan to electrify Phoenix’s bus fleet by 2040, reducing our carbon emissions and improving air quality in the city. " (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "In Congress, Yassamin will lead and support policies that: Create new jobs that will help grow a greener economy and lead efforts for a "just transition" for the millions of workers currently employed in the fossil fuel, manufacturing and automotive industries" (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "I can’t wait to take on Big Oil in Congress." (x.com)
  • "In Congress, Yassamin will lead and support policies that: Stand up to Big Oil who have tried to stagnate and roll back President Biden’s climate policies, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act" (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • "Americans are fed up with inaction on gun reform, and I’m ready to stand up to the NRA and demand our children’s safety comes first." (x.com)
  • "In Congress, I will be relentless in fighting for common sense gun safety laws that protect us all — including a federal assault weapons ban — to help ensure that no citizen live under the looming fear of an act of gun violence." (x.com)
  • "All I want for my birthday is climate action, affordable housing and Medicare 4 All 🍰🎈In the richest nation in the world, that shouldn't be too much to ask." (x.com)
  • "The people of Phoenix & Glendale deserve real climate action, affordable housing, Medicare for All, and an economy that works for everyone. We need leaders who understand our community, and who will work tirelessly for us. I will be that leader in Congress." (x.com)
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  • "In Congress, Yassamin will support: Making legal counsel for refugees and immigrants more accessible"
  • "In Congress, Yassamin will support: The American Dream and Promise Act, the American Families United Act, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, and the New Deal for New Americans Act." (yassaminforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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