American activist and trade unionist from California.
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Howie Hawkins voterbaseYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
Howie Hawkins’ answer is based on the following data:
Updated 22hrs ago
Answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,623 voters that voted for Howie Hawkins in the 2020 Presidential election.
Green Party Answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time
Importance: More Important
Reference: “Support for needle exchange programs and for programs to help drug addicts. Substance abuse should be addressed as a medical pro...” ‐gp.org
Very strongly agree
Yes
Howie Hawkins has consistently advocated for the decriminalization of drug use. He believes that drug use should be treated as a health issue rather than a criminal issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation
Hawkins supports increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. He views drug use as a health issue and believes in providing resources to help individuals overcome addiction. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time
Hawkins supports not only the decriminalization of drug use, but also the retroactive reduction of sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. This is part of his broader commitment to criminal justice reform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana
Hawkins supports the decriminalization of drugs that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana. He has advocated for the legalization of marijuana and the end of the war on drugs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
Yes, for most but not all drugs
While Hawkins supports the decriminalization of drug use, he may agree with the caveat that not all drugs should be decriminalized. However, his exact stance on this specific point is not clear. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
No, and increase punishment for drug dealers
While Hawkins likely agrees that drug dealers should face consequences, he does not support increasing punishments as a solution. He believes in addressing the root causes of drug use and dealing, such as poverty and lack of opportunity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No
Hawkins has been clear in his stance that drug use should not be criminalized. He believes in a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which is in direct opposition to criminalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No, we should pass tougher drug laws
Hawkins opposes tougher drug laws, believing that they contribute to mass incarceration and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. He advocates for a harm reduction approach instead. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Updated 22hrs ago
Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 828 voters that identify as Green.
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