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As a non-binary, biracial, military brat and member of the LGBTIQ+, Leedonal Jazzmin Moore's perspective is shaped by their beliefs, experience, and a deep commitment to progressive values and social justice.
Moore has strong views on key issues such as voting rights, accessibility, and the democratic process, and is a vocal advocate for expanding access to the ballot box, increasing voter turnout, and improving state-party relations.
Chairing the Democrats Abroad Global Black Caucus reflects Moore’s passions and social justice for civil rights keenly interested in promoting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) across all areas of society.
Moore advocates for healthcare reform and supports efforts to improve access to quality healthcare for all.
The environment and climate change, age-based issues such as youth and seniors, technology and education, living abroad and taxation, and military and veterans' affairs round out a platform that reflects Leadership, Justice, and Motivation for all.
1. Voting and Democratic Process: Voting Rights, Accessibility, Get Out The Vote, State Party Relations, Fundraising
Our Vote Is Our Voice
Moore believes in equal access to voting for ALL eligible US citizens, including those living abroad. Improving accessibility, Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts, Democratic State Party relations and fundraising also play key roles in ensuring access for all. Here are their proposals:
A single nationwide online system to enable citizens abroad to vote in federal elections and automatic absentee ballot requests for overseas voters who participated in previous elections.
Simplified absentee ballot requests for both military and civilian voters living abroad and aligning voter registration and ballot deadlines across all states.
The unconditional restoration of civil rights for former prisoners, including voting rights and employment opportunities and an end to an end to prison gerrymandering.
Strengthening the Help America Vote Act and the Voting Rights Act.
Standardizing voter registration requirements and absentee voting, and creating independent redistricting commissions.
2. Civil Rights and Social Justice: The Black Vote, LGBTIQ+, Women's Rights, AAPI, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Criminal Justice and Reparations
Justice For Peace
Civil Rights and Social Justice is at the cornerstone of Moore’s activism. With our nation divided on the truth, it is extremely important that federal agencies and courts earnestly and with integrity interpret legal protections and civil rights fairly and in step with the needs of the American people. Moore knows that true IDEA does not come without equality for The Black Vote, LGBTIQ+, Women's Rights, AAPI, Criminal Justice and Reparations.
Enshrining reproductive health rights and justice for women established by Roe v. Wade.
Inclusive K-12 education, with an accurate and diverse curriculum that reflects the contributions of historically marginalized communities.
Increased education funding for socio-economically disadvantaged students and LGBTIQ+ students’ protections against bullying and harassment.
In terms of national security, Moore believes that the military must prioritize the health and well-being of personnel, as well as readiness to face threats from hostile foreign powers. This includes assessing security vulnerabilities due to climate change, and encouraging diversity in the military, including members of the transgender and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Ratification of international treaties, such as the Equal Rights Amendment and the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, to ensure women's equality.
Recognition and reformation of the criminal justice system, with over-policing and racial bias leading to disproportionate rates of incarceration among people of color.
Prioritizes the processing of immigration cases over imprisonment solely for lack of paperwork
3. Environment and Climate Change: The Environment and Climate Change
Protecting Our Earth
The protection and preservation of the environment is paramount to fighting climate change. Climate change is one of our greatest threats and Moore is committed to implementing policies that will help mitigate its impacts and protect our planet for future generations.
Environmental justice ensures that communities disproportionately affected by pollution and environmental degradation are at the forefront of decision-making processes.
International cooperation to address global environmental challenges is crucial by working towards strengthening multilateral agreements such as the Paris Agreement.
Investment in renewable energy and transitioning away from fossil fuels, as well as supporting and encouraging sustainable agriculture and forestry practices.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration, to help protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystems.
4. Healthcare: Healthcare and Accessibility
In Health We Trust
Quality, equitable, and accessible healthcare for all Americans, regardless of gender, age or identity is a human right. Moore supports a comprehensive healthcare system that includes preventive care, reproductive health, mental health care, addiction recovery, and end-of-life palliative care are essential for a healthy society.
Research into reciprocal healthcare agreements internationally and Medicare portability to ensure uninterrupted and accessible healthcare coverage for its members.
A single-payer healthcare system and expansion of the Affordable Care Act to provide high-quality, equitable, and affordable healthcare to all Americans.
Reduce costs via direct negotiation of drug prices with pharmaceutical companies and regulating collusive practices and healthcare monopolies.
Funding and research for the most marginalized, especially women of color, to safeguard the lives of those most at risk.
5. Age-Based Issues: Youth, Seniors
Our Future, Our Past
Voting rights, citizenship transmission, social security, citizen services, and taxation are essential for U.S. citizens living abroad. Moore is an advocate for youth and seniors to ensure quality of life.
Advocate for policies that ensure all children have access to adequate nutrition, healthcare, education, and opportunities, regardless of background, and support protections for families.
Protection of social security benefits for all Americans, regardless of their place of residence, and eliminating provisions that discriminate against Americans abroad.
Access to Medicaid and Medicare for all U.S. citizens wherever they may live and eliminating discriminatory practices.
6. Technology and Education: Technology, Education
An Open AI Is A Just AI
Moore recognizes the potential of technology to transform education and outreach, but they also acknowledge that there is a significant problem of racism embedded in AI technology. Moore believes that it is crucial to bring awareness to this issue and take action to address it.
To achieve this, Moore will invest efforts in research and development to identify and address racial bias in AI technology. They will also require technology companies to provide transparency in their algorithms and data sets to ensure fairness and prevent discrimination.
Moreover, Moore will support the education of students on the importance of understanding and addressing racial bias in AI technology. They will encourage american universities all around the world to integrate lessons on ethics and social responsibility into their technology curricula.
7. Living Abroad and Taxation: Living Abroad, taxation abroad
Taxation And Representation
Whether an American is living abroad temporarily, indefinitely or never lived on US soil, they face unique challenges in engaging with the US government.
Moore recognizes that they require fewer services than domestic residents yet face bureaucratic obstacles and discriminatory policies in voting rights, citizenship transmission, social security, citizen services, and taxation.
Pursue a mutually respectful relationship with the government and an end to all forms of discrimination.
An equitable tax policy that supports national, community, or individual security and well-being while raising revenue from those who are most able to pay.
The U.S. tax system causes significant financial hardship for Americans living abroad and they urge Congress to reform U.S. tax policy to level the playing field for Americans abroad.
Establishment of a Commission on Americans Abroad and the expansion of the Congressional Americans Abroad Caucus to address issues in existing and proposed tax laws that harm non-resident citizens and regulations that prohibit or penalize them from making retirement investments in their countries of residence.
8. Military and Veterans: Military and Veterans
Thank You For Your Service
If there is anyone who understands the sacrifices made by our military personnel and veterans and their families, it’s Moore. Providing them with the support and resources they need is a deep commitment and personal honor to their father. Taking care of our military, veterans and their families is a moral obligation and imperative to national security.
Increased funding for veterans' healthcare and mental health services, as well as expanding educational and job training opportunities.
Advocacy work to reduce homelessness among veterans and provide them with affordable housing options.
Recognizing the importance of honoring our commitment to our military personnel and their families and supporting them during deployments, and is committed to providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive.