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Laura Friedman's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 30

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Laura Friedman has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "Coauthored SCA 10, the Constitutional Amendment to protect reproductive freedom, including the fundamental right to choose an abortion and contraceptives" (www.lauraforcongress.org)
  • Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-Choice" (None)
  • Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions? "No" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Do you support raising taxes on any income or on any entity, to promote economic growth? "Yes" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Do you support the regulation of campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals? "Yes" (None)
  • "This morning, my colleagues and I paid tribute to George Floyd and all the innocent black lives we have lost to police abuse in this country. Institutional racism runs deep, and we have a responsibility to abolish it in every facet of our society." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I have worked to make housing more affordable while ensuring that solutions are compatible with our neighborhoods. I have prioritized getting people off the streets and into housing with supportive services." (None)
  • "Laura believes that housing affordability and homelessness is Los Angeles’ most urgent crisis. Laura has worked to increase our affordable housing stock; cut red tape that has prevented the development of housing; voted to invest billions of dollars in funds towards new housing and homelessness services; increased tenant protections; and fought hard to make sure those living on our streets have access to the care and services they need." (www.lauraforcongress.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls? "No" (None)
  • Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "Yes" (None)
  • "Laura is uncompromising in her commitment to combating the climate crisis through increased utilization and development of clean energy and promoting sustainable methods of transportation for people and goods." (www.lauraforcongress.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "Yes" (None)
  • Should a license be required for gun ownership? "Yes" (None)
  • Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? "Yes" (None)
  • Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program such as Medicare-for All? "Yes" (None)
  • Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities? "Yes" (None)
  • Voted in favor of AB 1246: "Requires Large Group Health Plans to Cover Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our nation was built on the contribution of immigrants. Trumps policies are, in a word, UnAmerican. Also cruel, inhuman, undemocratic, untruthful, polluting, and lots of other bad things." (x.com)
  • "We have received confirmation that ICE will begin immigration sweeps throughout SoCal this weekend. To our immigrant families, neighbors, and friends – please know that we are here for you. Please share this information so everyone who could be affected knows their rights." (x.com)
  • "We have received confirmation that ICE will begin immigration sweeps throughout SoCal this weekend. To our immigrant families, neighbors, and friends – please know that we are here for you. Please share this information so everyone who could be affected knows their rights." (x.com)
  • "Our nation was built on the contribution of immigrants. Trumps policies are, in a word, UnAmerican. Also cruel, inhuman, undemocratic, untruthful, polluting, and lots of other bad things." (x.com)
  • "This is a major relief & a step forward to protect our immigrant friends & neighbors. Now we need to build off this momentum and continue the fight to provide a permanent pathway to citizenship for the dreamers & their families who call our nation home." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes b) Do you support legalizing abortion when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
No c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
d) Other or expanded principles:
No a) In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
Yes b) DO you support raising taxes on any income or on any entity, to promote economic growth?
c) Other or expanded principles:
No a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
b) Should an individual under 18 accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
No c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
No d) Do you support the use of private prisons?
No e) Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?
f) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes b) Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector?
Yes c) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of California?
Yes d) Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
Yes e) Do you support the creation of a first-time homebuyer fund, in exchange for partial ownership of the property?
f) Other or expanded principles:
No a) Do you support adopting federal education standards in California?
Yes b) Do you support state funding for charter schools?
Yes c) Do you support increasing teacher salaries AND/OR benefits in California?
Yes d) Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from California's high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes b) Do you support government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
Yes d) Do you support increasing public funds for wildfire prevention in California?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support the regulation of campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?
Yes b) Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
No c) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
Yes d) Do you support automatic voter registration?
e) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
Yes c) Should a license be required for gun ownership?
d) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
Yes b) Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program such as Medicare-for All?
Yes c) Should an individual have the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
Yes d) Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
Yes e) Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities?
f) Other or expanded principles:
Yes a) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in California's anti-discrimination laws?
Yes b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in California's anti-discrimination laws?
Yes c) Do you support greater efforts by California's state government in closing gender, racial and other wage gaps?
d) Other or expanded principles:
In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, any additional priorities of your campaign that have not been covered in these questions.
Housing & Homelessness ? I have worked to make housing more affordable while ensuring that solutions are compatible with our neighborhoods. I have prioritized getting people off the streets and into housing with supportive services. Public Safety ? I focus on wildfire prevention, hospital patient protections, anti-crime measures and mental health services. Fighting Climate Change & Promoting Sustainability - I focus on climate change; sustainable transportation; wildfire prevention; combatting air, water and plastic pollution; and preventing the destruction of open space and wildlife habitats.

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