“Separation of church and state per the constitution and founding fathers.”
So, we got back to basics andrecently askedtheBuzzFeed Communityabout their top issues during this election season.
Here’s what they had to say:
1.
“My 25-year-old niece and her peers currently have fewer rights than I had at their age.
This election is about women.
Never underestimate the power of women.
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2.
“KeepingProject 2025from seeing the light of day.
We also need to focus on the economy.
Too many people have been struggling to make ends meet for far too long.
Why are we sending taxpayer dollars overseas when so many in this country are struggling?
You cant save everyone, but it’s possible for you to definitely keep your own.”
“I want to see common-sense gun laws (no assault weapons).”
“Separation of church and state per the constitution and founding fathers.
Reining in an unconstitutional Supreme Court that ruledpresidents have immunityand are above the law.
Keeping a lying, convicted felon from regaining power!”
“As an atheist and a woman, I am terrified of MAGA and their hate.
This country is for EVERYBODY, not just old, rich, white men.
The religious right is a real threat to people in this country who are different.
I LOVE my gay brothers and sisters and all trans people.
I want them protected, not prosecuted.”
This is an existential threat not just to America but to the entire world.
7.“Healthcare.
The US spends far more money on healthcare than any other developed country for terrible outcomes.
Life expectancies are shrinking, maternal mortality is increasing, and overdose deaths are ravaging communities.
Inequities based on race and income are worsening.
“Continuing the student debt forgiveness program.”
“Womens rights are foremost in my mind.
The idea that our country is going backwards in time and actually strengthening the patriarchy is terrifying to me.
“The economy and the greed of big business.
Groceries are a necessity and should not be the place where greedflation should be allowed.
Bring groceries way down in price no one can afford to live!”
“When casting my vote, there are several things I consider.
Will social programs be funded?
Will we stand up against nations that threaten other nations?
Will we strengthen womens rights?
Will we strengthen voting rights?
Will affirmative action protections be maintained?
Will social security be restructured to enable it to be fully funded?
Will the Supreme Court be policed and lifelong membership be abolished?
Will democracy be upheld?”
Trump has literally employed the dudes who WROTE Project 2025.
And not just a stripping of rights but things that would lead to life-and-death situations.
Policies that would allow for discriminatory behavior while further ‘othering’ or stigmatizing people.
We have always been here, and we are Americans, too!”
13.“Housing.
This has become unacceptably difficult to find for too many people.”
“I care about education, women’s rights, and the economy.
We have to stop giving so many tax breaks to the rich.
The poor and average Americans are being killed by inflation right now.
We need a comprehensive plan to redistribute funds to alleviate this problem.”
We must sustain governmental checks and balances between our executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.”
“Bringing our country together instead of the us-versus-them mentality that Trump pushes.
Back in the day, we would get together to help each other.
It didn’t matter who was on what side of the fence.
Many of us still do that in spite of what MAGA claims.
‘We’re right and you’re wrong’ denies any existence of compromise and unity.
We are stronger than I.”
“I want to see a world where our children can go to school without fear of a shooting.
Not someone whos all about making billionaires richer.”
19.And finally, “Whether we remain a democracy or become a Christofascist dictatorship.
If we dont remain a secular democracy, then nothing else matters much.”
