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In reply to the discussion: If we have a Democratic majority in the House and Senate, and a Democratic [View all]SkyDancer
(561 posts)1) Full funding for our National Parks, National Monuments & Public Lands. Reverse ALL damage Trump has done to such things such as shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, among others. Rescind ALL drilling permits. Dedicate Colorado National Monument a National Park.
2) A living wage going beyond $15/hr to $22/hr.
3) Universal Basic Income which is a living wage.
4) Tuition free college.
5) Complete forgiveness of ALL student loan debt.
6) Rescind all hunting permits with species like Grizzly Bears & Wolves.
7) Stack the SCOTUS immediately. This must be one of the first things which is done. There is no limit to the amount of justices you can have. Appoint 6 new judges.
8) Green New Deal. Move away completely from fossil fuels.
9) Bring tax subsidies back for EV's.
10) Massive federal oversight of all police departments across the country.
11) Constitutional amendments protecting LGBTQ people and reversing CU.
12) Ending lobbyists money.
13) Allow not only the importation of Canadian prescription drugs but once again allow Canadian pharmacies to do business in the United States and allow them to open up shops.
14) Reparations for AA's and Native American's.
15) Strengthen education in the fine arts. Rescind all damage done to the National Endowment of the Arts and National Education Association.
16) Make the EPA strong again by appointing activists to head it.
17) A massive housing program which aims to completely end homelessness in this country. We built the national highway system, it's time to build "shelter for all".
18) Infrastructure which goes beyond bridges and roads and brings us into the 21st century. "Broadband everywhere" as an example.
19) Examine and possibly implement a nationwide internet which anybody can access anywhere.
20) Flint, Michigan. Fix it immediately.
21) The legalization of cannabis.
22) Decriminalize all drug use and instead of incarcerating people, treat their addictions.
23) End the opioid crisis, make it law that every law enforcement agency and first responders MUST carry Narcan.
24) End all the wars we are involved in, even by proxy like Yemen.
25) Cut financial ties with Israel and recognize Palestine has a right to its own state.
26) Sweeping immigration reform & abolish ICE. Give all undocumented people amnesty immediately.
27) Election day needs to be a national holiday. All voting done by paper ballots.
28) High speed rail everywhere, all across the country.
29) Regulate airlines again.
30) Prosecute Wall Street.
There are more but I figure 30 is enough. I know not everybody will agree with me but these are my ideas and what I would like to see happen. Your mileage of course will vary.