Joe Manchin’s Policies on Social Issues

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Public statementsPro-life

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social › Marital Rape

Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape

Social › Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined

Social › Religious Freedom Act

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Social › Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures

Social › Religious Service Ban

Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?

Party’s support baseYes

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Social › Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social › Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Social › First Amendment

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Joe Manchin voterbaseYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Joe Manchin voterbaseNo

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