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Yadira Caraveo's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CO) - District 8

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Yadira Caraveo did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

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  • "As a doctor, I know that delayed care is denied care. Laws like the one struck down by #scotus are thinly-veiled attempts to deny med. care guaranteed by the constitutional right to have an abortion. We cannot let our guard down. We must continue to defend reproductive rights" (twitter.com)
  • "On the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we must commit to working towards a future where abortion is truly accessible for all and where everyone can live, work, and receive reproductive care with dignity & respect" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We must protect access to abortion services and ensure that they are accessible to women across the state. Keeping the choice of if and when to have a child is key to ensuring that women remain free to chose the lives they want to live." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Having me as a doctor in the House will ensure that Medicaid and CHIP are protected in this state, children are advocated for by someone who cares for them every day, the need for increased mental health services is addressed and we start to have serious conversations about how to expand healthcare coverage so that every person in Colorado is able to see a doctor when they need one." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Any candidate for public office can tell you what takes the most time, effort, and attention in a campaign: money. Money makes for effective campaigns, and as a result, it ends up consuming far too much of the time and energy in campaigns. Public funding would level the playing field in politics, allowing candidates to focus on what's really important: talking to their voters and eventual constituents about what's going on in the community and the households of these individuals. Without these discussions it is far too easy for politicians to lose sight of what a community needs and what the public wants. The ability of some communities to raise money and therefore produce viable candidates also blocks members from underrepresented communities from running for office and expanding the diversity of elected bodies." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • "Climate change is impacting us right now. I’m proud that in the legislature, we passed strong action to encourage a responsible transition to clean energy that looks out for workers whose jobs will be impacted by the transition. I’ll fight to do the same thing in Congress. #CO08" (twitter.com)
  • "Our summers will become more extreme if we fail to act. We must rapidly implement bills that #coleg passed to address climate change & pursue a just transition towards 100% renewable energy as soon as possible. Our health & safety depends on it #copolitics" (twitter.com)
  • "Young people across the world are taking #ClimateAction today & I stand in solidarity with them. I'll continue to fight for a just & swift transition to 100% renewable energy and for ensuring clean air & water for all Coloradans #coleg #copolitics" (twitter.com)
  • "Climate change is impacting us right now. I’m proud that in the legislature, we passed strong action to encourage a responsible transition to clean energy that looks out for workers whose jobs will be impacted by the transition. I’ll fight to do the same thing in Congress. #CO08" (twitter.com)
  • "Breaking news: @GovofCO signed SB20-204, which will strengthen our state's efforts to improve air quality. We shouldn't have to worry about air pollution in addition to #COVID19. We need to support healthy communities & clean air for all Coloradans" (twitter.com)
  • "In recent years, oil and gas production has moved into heavily populated areas in Colorado and will pose an increasing threat to the health of individuals in the metro area. Fracking releases toxic chemicals into the air and children are at particular risk from exposure due to their size and anatomy. Well sites should be kept away from schools and houses by increasing the required setbacks. Given the changes the current administration in D.C. is making to the EPA, states will have to take the driver's seat on environmental protections, and Colorado should strive to support stronger infrastructure for electric vehicles so that they can become a more feasible alternative from gas powered vehicles for more people." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I'm proud to receive the @MomsDemand Gun Sense Candidate Distinction. Gun violence is a public health crisis that has taken lives across Colorado for decades. We need to continue implementing common-sense measures to reduce gun violence in our communities. #copolitics" (twitter.com)
  • "Our state has made some progress though the elimination of high capacity magazines and expanding background checks in gun sales. Recent studies have shown that states with stricter gun laws have fewer gun deaths. However we continue to see attempts to eliminate the gun restrictions we already have in place. We need to protect these restrictions as well as ensure that guns are kept out of the hands of those with violent criminal histories and mental instability. We also need to revisit the legislation introduced in 2020 to promote safe storage of firearms and to establish reporting requirements for lost and stolen guns." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "School should be a place of safety. But 14 little kids — just like the kids I treat in clinic everyday — just lost their lives trying to learn. My heart is broken for their families. The violence must stop. We need sensible federal gun violence prevention legislation, now." (twitter.com)
  • "School should be a place of safety. But 14 little kids — just like the kids I treat in clinic everyday — just lost their lives trying to learn. My heart is broken for their families. The violence must stop. We need sensible federal gun violence prevention legislation, now." (twitter.com)
  • "I've lost two uncles to lung cancer. Today is World Lung Cancer Day — a reminder that today and every other day we need to make sure we have safe and affordable treatment for lung cancer and that everyone has access to reliable health care so they can access preventative care." (twitter.com)
  • "Because Yadira understands how the health care system works from the inside, she’ll bring a unique perspective to health care reform, and the fight to lower drug and insurance costs and expand access to quality care." (www.caraveoforcongress.com)
  • "In only one and a half terms, Yadira’s success has been remarkable, especially in such a short time: Yadira worked to pass historic legislation to force drug companies to lower the cost of prescriptions, drastically limit the toxic pollution that is endangering our kids’ health and our planet, expand funding for preschool, ensure all Coloradans have access to paid family and sick leave, and protect renters from eviction during the pandemic." (www.caraveoforcongress.com)
  • "I am proud to have passed Paid Family Leave in the legislature, and relieved to see it upheld by the courts. All Coloradans deserve time to take care of sick family members or a newborn" (twitter.com)
  • "In the legislature, I fought to bring six paid sick days off to every single worker in Colorado. The pandemic has highlighted just how critical paid leave is for all workers at all stages of life. We must pass it at the federal level. #CO08" (twitter.com)
  • "Because Yadira understands how the health care system works from the inside, she’ll bring a unique perspective to health care reform, and the fight to lower drug and insurance costs and expand access to quality care." (www.caraveoforcongress.com)
  • "In my pediatric practice, I often have to consider the price of medication when developing treatment plans. That’s wrong — and it’s why in Congress, I’ll work to lower the price of prescription drugs." (twitter.com)
  • "In only one and a half terms, Yadira’s success has been remarkable, especially in such a short time: Yadira worked to pass historic legislation to force drug companies to lower the cost of prescriptions, drastically limit the toxic pollution that is endangering our kids’ health and our planet, expand funding for preschool, ensure all Coloradans have access to paid family and sick leave, and protect renters from eviction during the pandemic." (www.caraveoforcongress.com)
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  • "While we celebrate this victory and the amazing work of those who have spent years fighting for DACA recipients, we have to continue organizing and supporting our Dreamers against attempts from racist & xenophobic leaders to jeopardize their livelihoods." (twitter.com)
  • "As the proud daughter of immigrants, I will continue to fight for the rights of our immigrant communities as a state legislator, and we must continue the fight for a pathway towards citizenship for our Dreamers." (twitter.com)
  • "While we celebrate this victory and the amazing work of those who have spent years fighting for DACA recipients, we have to continue organizing and supporting our Dreamers against attempts from racist & xenophobic leaders to jeopardize their livelihoods." (twitter.com)
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  • "We will not allow Putin to destroy generations of international norms & peace in Europe. The U.S. must stand with Ukraine against Russia's invasion, support Ukrainian refugees, and make clear that we will never allow Russia to succeed in undermining democracies around the globe." (twitter.com)
  • "A few are making billions while thousands are struggling to pay medical bills or cover housing costs during a pandemic. Public programs that would help have been cut to stave off a budget crunch. This is why we need progressive tax reform." (twitter.com)
  • "Our regressive tax system benefits only a few while hurting all of us. We need tax reform so that we can protect our state during a recession, support the public programs we all depend on, and address the economic inequalities that hold us back" (twitter.com)
  • "That is why I have run several bills to address the youth vaping crisis, including the referred nicotine tax measure that voters will consider in the fall. We need to hold big tobacco accountable and ensure that these products aren't ending up in the hands of children." (twitter.com)
  • "@Ford considering major layoffs due to losses from @realDonaldTrump’s tariffs. Way to protect American jobs at the most American of companies Don." (twitter.com)

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