Political Issues

Affirm the separation of church and state, so that religious entities are free from control by the state, the state is free from undue influence by religious entities, and the religious liberty of all may be preserved.

Enact National Voter Registration Standards that ensure uniformity of voter registration, establish technology providing for voter-verifiable paper ballots as an integral part of the voting process, eliminate barriers to voting by expanding the hours of polling, provide for mail-in absentee voting, and allow election-day registration.

Pass a Federal Right-to-Vote Act.

Request a special, independent commission on election reform be empanelled by Congress. Charge this commission with examining the 2000 and 2004 elections, investigating allegations of abuse, manipulation and voter suppression, and current electoral process-related deficiencies. The findings of this commission are to be turned over to a special prosecutor, so that any abuses can be appropriately addressed via legal action and/or election reform legislation.

Require all government entities to clearly inform voters of their responsibilities and rights regarding voting procedures, locations, and any and all changes from prior elections. This notification shall be done not only in a timely manner, but also more directly than by means of “legal ads” placed in privately owned and published newspapers.

Require that the FCC reinstate enforcement of the Fairness Doctrine. Require all videos produced by the government to clearly identify to the viewer that they are government-generated and not independently researched documentaries.

Support the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and oppose the continued development of a new generation of nuclear weapons.