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So what did you learn at the NPC convention (aka DNC convention)? What did you learn about Kamala’s platform and what intends to do when she is President? What is her Agenda? As I’ve pointed out many times during my livestreams, you won’t find any details on her plans by looking at her website… but you can find out how you can sign up for a $500 monthly recurring donation!

No, the only real documentation we have is the 2024 Democrat Party Platform… which actually speaks to Joe Biden’s positions on liberal priorities. Harris is just an afterthought. I do think this will be the basis of her administration, and can be leveraged as some type of analog of where she really stands on the issues. Here is a summary of the 91 pages:

Preamble

• Emphasizes unity, diversity, and addressing systemic issues like racial injustice, economic inequality, and climate change.
• Highlights achievements under the Biden-Harris Administration, including job creation, lowering health insurance premiums, and fighting climate change.

Key Sections

Growing Our Economy from the Bottom Up & Middle Out

• Economic Progress: Focus on job creation, wage increases, and reducing wage inequality.
• Investing in America: Infrastructure improvements, clean energy investments, and boosting manufacturing.
• Good Jobs: Emphasis on union jobs, apprenticeships, and fair wages.
• Small Businesses: Support for small businesses through loans, grants, and federal contracts.
• Agriculture: Support for family farms, climate-smart practices, and fair markets.
• Fighting Poverty: Expanding tax credits, raising the minimum wage, and increasing public assistance.
• Ending Special Interest Giveaways: Reducing subsidies for big corporations and lowering prescription drug costs.

Rewarding Work, Not Wealth

• Cutting Taxes for Working Families: Protecting tax benefits for families and expanding tax credits.
• Making the Wealthy & Big Corporations Pay Their Fair Share: Increasing taxes on billionaires and closing tax loopholes.

Lowering Costs

• Health Care & Prescription Drugs: Expanding the Affordable Care Act, lowering drug prices, and increasing mental health services.
• Child Care, Home Care, & Paid Leave: Making child care affordable, improving home care services, and establishing paid leave.
• Gas & Groceries: Reducing prices through competition and cracking down on corporate greed.
• Corporate Greed: Promoting competition and banning junk fees.
• Housing: Expanding affordable housing and supporting first-time homebuyers.

Tackling the Climate Crisis

• Producing Cleaner, More Affordable Energy: Investing in clean energy and modernizing the electricity grid.
• Lowering Energy Costs: Providing tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements.
• Creating Clean Energy Jobs: Supporting job creation in clean energy sectors.
• Reducing Pollution & Making Polluters Pay: Strengthening environmental regulations and holding polluters accountable.
• Environmental Justice: Directing investments to communities most affected by pollution.
• Building Climate Resilient Communities: Investing in infrastructure to withstand climate impacts.
• Conservation: Protecting public lands and waters.
• Global Climate Leadership: Leading international efforts to combat climate change.

Protecting Communities & Tackling Gun Violence

• Gun Safety: Implementing universal background checks and banning assault weapons.
• Policing & Public Safety: Supporting community policing and police reform.
• Criminal Justice: Ending mass incarceration and supporting rehabilitation.
• Violence Against Women: Strengthening protections and support for survivors.

Strengthening Democracy & Advancing Equity

• Judges: Appointing judges committed to protecting rights and freedoms.
• Voting Rights: Protecting the right to vote and ensuring fair elections.
• Stopping the Influence of Special Interests: Increasing transparency and reducing the influence of money in politics.
• Reproductive Freedom: Restoring the right to choose and expanding access to contraception.
• Women’s Rights: Promoting pay equity and supporting women’s health.
• Racial Equity: Addressing systemic racism and promoting economic opportunities for marginalized communities.
• LGBTQI+ Rights: Protecting LGBTQI+ rights and expanding protections.
• Disability Rights: Ensuring equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities.
• Tribal Nations: Supporting Tribal sovereignty and addressing historical injustices.
• Combating Hate & Protecting Freedom of Religion: Fighting hate crimes and protecting religious freedom.
• Freedom of the Press: Safeguarding press freedom and supporting independent media.
• Arts & Humanities: Promoting arts funding and education.

Securing Our Border & Fixing the Broken Immigration System

• Securing the Border: Increasing border security and resources.
• Reforming the Asylum System: Streamlining asylum processes and providing legal counsel.
• Expanding Legal Immigration: Increasing visas and supporting family reunification.
• Supporting Long-Term Undocumented Individuals: Providing pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and other undocumented individuals.

Advancing the President’s Unity Agenda

• Beating the Opioid Epidemic: Expanding treatment and prevention efforts.
• Investing in Mental Health: Increasing access to mental health care.
• Protecting Kids Online: Strengthening data privacy and holding tech companies accountable.
• Ending Cancer as We Know It: Supporting cancer research and treatment.
• Supporting Veterans: Expanding health care and benefits for veterans.

Strengthening American Leadership Worldwide

• Europe: Supporting Ukraine and strengthening NATO.
• Indo-Pacific: Promoting regional security and economic partnerships.
• China: Competing with China while managing the relationship responsibly.
• Middle East & North Africa: Supporting Israel and pursuing peace in the region.
• Western Hemisphere: Strengthening ties with Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Africa: Promoting economic growth and addressing security challenges.
• Global Economy: Promoting fair trade and resilient supply chains.
• Diplomacy & American Values: Leading with diplomacy and supporting human rights.
• Military Strength: Investing in the military and supporting service members.

This platform outlines the Democratic Party’s vision for addressing current challenges and building a more equitable and sustainable future.

What do you think?