We should keep guns out of the hands of criminals and our children through real gun safety legislation and effective law enforcement

The government should stay completely out of the private and personal decisions women make about their own bodies

Public funds should support public schools. Public schools cannot be fixed by funneling money into private school vouchers.

The health of our economy depends on the health of our environment. All parties must work together to ensure clean air and water are available for all.

We should ensure the long-term viability of Medicare (including coverage of prescription drugs) so our parents can live with dignity

We must preserve Social Security for future generations of Americans

The Constitutional right of separation of church and state should remain intact. Freedom from government intrusion is the only way to preserve each person’s right to their own religion.