James Russell
Progressive
Democrat
N/A
Arkansas - District 4
Current Position: Mental Health Advocate
Running For: House Representative
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For making taxes fairer by reducing taxes on working people and increasing taxes on the wealthy
- For closing tax loopholes used by the super-rich
- For counting rent payments when people apply for mortgages
- For a small tax on the top 0.1% to help end homelessness
Business & Labor
- For raising minimum wage to match cost of living increases
- Against big companies buying up homes and raising rent excessively
Health Care
- For expanding Medicare and moving toward healthcare for everyone
Education
- For free college education and job training
Environment
- For protecting natural resources from toxic industrial runoff and harmful chemical use
- For investing in clean energy using multiple sources
Civil Rights
- For equal pay for equal work legislation
- For bodily autonomy rights