While our nation considers how to address gun violence, it is important to remember that scientific research can help us understand risk factors and the impacts of
gun policy interventions at federal, state and local levels,» said Rush Holt, chief executive officer of AAAS, in a March 13 letter sent to President Donald Trump and congressional leadership.
There are also some evidence - based
policies that could help outside the realm of
gun control, including more stringent regulations and taxes on alcohol, changes in policing, and behavioral
intervention programs.
Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign
Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military
intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people
Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense
gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms