Issue Position: Economic Justice

Issue Position

Madinah recognizes that we are living in an unprecedented time of income inequality in Delaware and throughout the country. The time has come to bring fairness to our tax code and make sure the wealthy pay their fair share. This also means making sure that every person receives a fair wage and is able to support themselves and their families.

Pay every Delawarean a living wage
Raise the minimum wage to at least $15/hr, and then index it to the cost of living.
Get rid of the "youth and training wage" that encourages exploitation of younger or temporary workers.
Create a progressive taxation system
Reform Delaware's income tax brackets so that the wealthy pay their fair share.
Reassess property taxes to account for changes in property values in the last forty years.
Bring back the estate tax.
Make sure that corporations are paying their fair share in corporate taxes and franchise fees.
Make sure economic protections remain in place during the recession
Protect social services from being cut during budget negotiations.
Extend unemployment for those who are unable to find work during the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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