DEREK MARSHALL BELIEVES IN
Reproductive Justice
DEREK MARSHALL BELIEVES IN
Reproductive Justice
To ensure a just and equal future, we must focus on women's reproductive rights and comprehensive gender justice.
We will fortify the foundation of reproductive rights, including turning Roe v. Wade into a federal law. Our commitment extends to access – enhancing healthcare options, promoting contraception resources, and removing funding restrictions.
We stand against targeted restrictions and push for transparent funding allocation. Prioritizing reproductive justice, we'll address disparities like the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. We'll secure clinic access, confidentiality, and safety, countering violence against providers and patients. Additionally, we'll promote education, combat misinformation, and strive for gender equality. Furthermore, broader gender justice calls for pay equity, stronger protections against violence, and rights for survivors.
Universal childcare, paid family leave, and education equity are vital. It's time for comprehensive change that leaves no one behind.
When I am in Congress, I will:
Champion Medicare For All, which will codify Reproductive Rights
*indicates will be resolved through Medicare For All
Uphold Reproductive Rights
Transform Roe v. Wade into a federal law, and solidifying its safeguards and accessibility.*
Repeal the Hyde and Helms Amendments to ensure unimpeded access to comprehensive reproductive health services.*
Expand and restore funding for Planned Parenthood and local healthcare clinics, to ensure that essential reproductive services are accessible.
Establish a federal program to provide contraception resources, with a focus on low-income communities to enhance accessibility.
Ban Targeted Restrictions on Abortion Providers (TRAP) Laws to secure unobstructed access to abortion services.*
Redirect Title X funding from "crisis pregnancy centers" to ensure proper and transparent distribution.
Prioritize reproductive justice by addressing disparities such as the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis.
Advocate for the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act (SB. 1567) to bolster patient care.
Work with colleagues in Congress to augment funding for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.
Expanding nutrition assistance. Broaden the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to support families.
Enforce a Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) law to protect unimpeded access to reproductive health clinics.
Safeguard the home addresses of abortion providers, inspired by California's "Safe at Home" law.
Establish protected zones around reproductive health clinics to ensure patient and staff safety, following examples from select states and cities.
Develop a civil law framework to hold individuals accountable for violence and harassment against abortion providers.
Treat offenses targeting clinics, workers, and patients as hate crimes if rooted in opposition to abortion.
Ensure comprehensive care and guidance for women's reproductive choices.
Expand funding for sexual education in K-12 and Higher Education to promote informed decisions.
Address and dispel myths such as the "Post-Birth Abortion" falsehood.
Advocate for the Pink Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 3853) to eliminate gender-based pricing disparities.
Vigorously oppose federal and state bills aimed at restricting women's constitutional right to choose.
Enact the Paycheck Fairness Act (HR 7) to eradicate pay discrimination.
Support the 2021 Violence Against Women Act for stronger protections.
Prohibit gun ownership for domestic abusers to safeguard survivors.
Expedite rape kit testing to expedite justice for survivors.
Guarantee universal and affordable childcare for working families.
Ensure paid family leave for work-life balance.
Protect and enforce Title IX for gender equality in education.
Prosecute sexual harassment and violence in the military for a safe environment.