Civil Rights and Equality
Stopping government overreach, protecting marginalized communities, and ensuring equal rights and justice for all.
Policy Overview
This comprehensive policy position outlines our approach to addressing the challenges facing Georgia's 5th Congressional District. Jump to specific sections or read the full policy below.
Civil Rights and Equality: Justice for Georgia’s 5th District
Equal Rights Are Non-Negotiable
In Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, we believe that civil rights are non-negotiable. Systemic discrimination, racial injustice, and economic inequality hold back working-class families. We are committed to fighting for legislation that protects and expands civil rights for every resident.
We prioritize:
- Strengthening voting rights and protecting democracy.
- Ending police violence and racial profiling.
- Ensuring equal pay and economic opportunity for all.
- Protecting LGBTQ+ and disability rights.
Urgent Challenges to Civil Rights and Equality
Key Statistics
- Voter Suppression: Since 2020, Georgia has enacted some of the most restrictive voting laws in the nation, leading to a significant drop in voter registration among minority communities.
- Police Brutality: Black Georgians are 3 times more likely to be killed by police than their white counterparts.
- Wealth Gap: The median net worth of a white family in Georgia is nearly 8 times that of a Black family.
- LGBTQ+ Discrimination: Over 60% of LGBTQ+ Georgians report experiencing discrimination in their daily lives.
What This Means for Georgia’s 5th District
These are not just statistics; they are the lived realities of our neighbors. Discriminatory practices in voting, policing, and employment create barriers that prevent families from thriving. When our civil rights are not protected, our communities are less safe, less prosperous, and less free.
Our Civil Rights Plan
1. Strengthen Voting Rights and Democracy
- Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore federal oversight and protect minority voters from suppression.
- Implement automatic voter registration and expand early voting to ensure fair and accessible elections for all.
2. End Police Violence and Racial Profiling
- Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to increase accountability, ban chokeholds, and end qualified immunity for law enforcement.
- Demilitarize local police forces and invest in community-based violence prevention programs that address the root causes of crime.
3. Secure Economic and Gender Equality
- Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to close the gender and racial wage gaps.
- Strengthen protections against workplace discrimination and expand opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
4. Protect LGBTQ+ and Disability Rights
- Pass the Equality Act to guarantee federal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, employment, and public accommodations.
- Strengthen the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure full accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of public life.
Join the Fight for Justice
Our campaign is dedicated to building a more just and equitable future for all residents of Georgia’s 5th District. By standing together, we can dismantle systemic barriers and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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