The Issues

AFGHANISTAN

I’m a “peace” Democrat, but what does that mean in the context of Afghanistan?  I strongly support President Barack Obama and I want him to succeed in every aspect of his presidency – for his and the nation’s sake.  But I have serious reservations as to whether…READ MORE

BALANCED ECONOMIC GROWTH

I’m a balanced growth and economic justice Democrat.  When the world changed after the Great Depression – and in the middle of World War II – a Bretton Woods Conference was convened to create new economic rules and instruments – the IMF and the World Bank – to…READ MORE

DEMOCRACY

The United States considers itself the center of world democracy.  The lynchpin of democracy is “the vote.”  Of 119 nations in the world that elect their public officials in some democratic manner, 108 of them have “the right to vote” in their constitutions.  The U.S. is one of the…READ MORE

EDUCATION

I’m an education Democrat. I believe a high quality public education is the way out of poverty for most people, the way to generate balanced economic growth, and the way to keep our nation competitive in the new world economy.  I support private and parochial schools, but…READ MORE

HEALTH CARE

I’m a single-payer Democrat.  I consider health care a right not a commodity to be marketed like soda and potato chips for profit.  We spend spend the most money, 16% of our GDP ($2.5 trillion), annually on health care – two times what other nations spend – yet the World Health…READ MORE

IMMIGRATION

Sharon Denise Dixon supports a new, tough, rational, innovative, comprehensive and “respect for the law” approach to immigration reform. She supports a plan that will encourage undocumented workers to come out of the shadows to register,pay a fine, pay taxes, submit to a…READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

I’m an internationalist Democrat. I believe problems that need international solutions – climate control, reduction of nuclear weapons and non-proliferation, the world economy – must be solved in cooperation with the United Nations, alliances with regional entities and…READ MORE

JOBS & THE ECONOMY

I’m a full employment Democrat. On December 4, 1948 FDR said, “providing useful work is superior to any and every kind of dole.”  I’m an original “Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act” Democrat.  I believe the government should be the supplier…READ MORE

SENIORS

Our seniors – many of whom survived the Great Depression, World War II, raised and educated their families in difficult circumstances – deserve the best our country can provide in their golden years. I will fight for reform that protects the solvency of Social Security for…READ MORE

STEM CELL RESEARCH

I am a strong supporter of embryonic stem cell research.  In an attempt to undermine Roe v. Wade, to the detriment of Americans’ health, pro-life lawmakers try to ban stem cell research that have the potential to save lives and cure such diseases as Parkinson’s…READ MORE

WHY I’M RUNNING AGAINST DANNY DAVIS

While I like Congressman Davis personally, the incumbent’s record and behavior are legitimate issues in this campaign. Representative Danny K. Davis has been in Congress since 1997, but recently it has become clear that he no longer wants to represent the 7th CD…READ MORE

WOMEN’S ISSUES

I’m a pro-choice Democrat. Abortion is legal, and I want to keep it legal, safe and rare.  I believe in age appropriate comprehensive sex education, methods of prevention and adoption of unwanted children.  And I believe Americans should not be denied public funds…READ MORE