Christina Gagnier's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Christina Gagnier has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2014 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests.
Issue Positions
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- I became a candidate to run to serve as your representative the same week as International Women's Day. It was a reminder for me that women have fought hard so that I could have the opportunity to run my own business and run for office. I had the example of a hard-working mother who took care of my father as he was dying and had to forge forward as a single mother raising me and working full-time.But, while great strides have been made, we have a long way to go.Women should have the right to make their own decisions regarding their reproductive health. A right to privacy when it comes to a woman's health decisions is also critical.Women are facing new threats, especially on the Internet. As a leader in an organization that works to combat online harassment, I hear stories of women on a daily basis who are being intimidated and harassed online. I want to ensure there are stricter civil and criminal penalties in place so these victims can get the justice they deserve. We must provide resources to women so they can educate and empower themselves.I want to work to encourage women, especially our children, to pursue careers in technical fields and to create a more balanced workforce in some of our most innovative industries. I was extremely fortunate to grow up in a household where I was taught I could be whatever I wanted to be. We need to make sure all young women are empowered to make choices about their futures. (votesmart.org)
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- "Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face. It poses a dire threat to our economy, to national security and to the environment. Scientific consensus warns of intensifying weather events, food and water shortages and increasing global conflicts should we fail to take action. I will support policies aimed improving energy efficiency standards and increasing the use of renewable and clean energy sources. Not only would support for such policies reduce the risk of negative impacts of climate change, they would create well-paying jobs in the district and would reduce our economic vulnerability to foreign sources of energy." (votesmart.org)
- "Reform is sorely needed. When I hear from my community how easy it is to acquire firearms at events in the district with no background checks, it points to a need for measures that ensure background checks are enhanced and properly performed, that measures are in place to keep students and teachers safe in their schools and dangerous weapons are kept off of our streets.A balance must be met though. The Second Amendment allows for rights in the use of firearms. I have family members who are responsible gun owners that have the proper permits, training and safety procedures in place to ensure that they are engaging in appropriate and responsible use." (votesmart.org)
- "Now that we have affordable care, it must also be accessible care. We must ensure resources are easy to use and accessible. Our policies and technology systems when it comes to providing healthcare must keep pace with one another." (votesmart.org)
- "I have worked with entrepreneurs who could create jobs, but are hampered by their immigration status. I have also seen companies desperate for the high-skilled workers that would allow them grow and create new jobs for all levels of skill in the workforce.I want to work to make sure we are not losing opportunities, such as the next innovative company, due to immigration laws that do not accommodate our modern workforce." (votesmart.org)
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