Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Policies on Social Issues

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

Public statementsYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Public statementsPro-choice

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Public statementsYes

Social › Gender Transition

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Social › Gun Buyback

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

Public statementsNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Social › Gender Identity

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo

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?

Robert Kennedy Jr. 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?

Public statementsNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social › Government Definition of Gender

Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseYes

Social › Religious Service Ban

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

Public statementsNo, this is a violation of the First Amendment

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals

Social › Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo, just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

Public statementsYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social › Confederate Flag

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown

Social › Government Mandates

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

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?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history

Social › Safe Spaces

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Social › Niqāb

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. 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?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo

Social › Affirmative Action Contracts

Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseYes

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Robert Kennedy Jr. voterbaseNo

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