And the White House, which shifted Trump's calls for comprehensive
gun control toward a proposal that looked a lot more like the National Rifle Association's platform (
including arming
teachers), has been preoccupied
with Cabinet shake - ups and hardline immigration rhetoric.
The Valentine's Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by a gunman armed
with an AR - 15 style assault rifle has reignited national debate over
gun laws and school safety,
including proposals by President Donald Trump and others to designate more people —
including trained
teachers — to carry arms on school grounds.
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