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2024 Elections: Where both candidates stand on the major issues 

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2024 Elections Where both candidates stand on the major issues

With the 2024 presidential election less than a month away, there is a lot of information (and misinformation) about where the candidates stand on major issues that impact American voters. Using information from a variety of non-partisan sources, we’ve summarized where the candidates stand on key issues as well as provided resources to find more unbiased information about presidential and other candidates’ stances before casting your vote.

Abortion:

Harris has stated that she will urge congress to reinstate access to abortion nationally as it was before the historic 2022 Supreme Court decision that essentially overturned Roe v. Wade.

In the past, Trump has supported the Supreme Court’s ruling that abortion access should be decided a the state level. He is unclear as to whether or not he would sign a blanket federal abortion ban. However, he has indicated that he would support a federal ban after a certain length of pregnancy. It is unclear if there would be exemptions if the mother’s life was in danger.

Crime:

Harris took a tough-on-crime approach as a District Attorney, but now has called for criminal justice reform, especially for non-violent drug offenses. She has also suggested temporarily pausing the death penalty.

Trump believes in giving police more authority to fight crime. He has called for more funding to train and hire police as well as pushed for qualified immunity of law enforcement. He has also called for the national guard to assist local police as needed.

Economy:

While she initially proposed repealing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in its entirety, it appears that Harris now plans to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions for those making less than $400,000 a year, expand the child tax credit and earned income tax credit, and add more funding to subsidize Affordable Care Act premiums. Harris said that she will end taxes on tips. She plans to pay for this by raising corporate tax and capital gains rates both from 21% to 28% and increasing tax rates for wealthier Americans and large corporations. Under her plan, billionaires would have a minimum tax rate of 25%. Harris has proposed lowering taxes for small businesses. Harris has proposed expansions to the Child Tax Credit (CTC).

Trump also plans to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions. Trump says that he will end taxes on overtime pay and Social Security benefits for individuals and reduce the corporate tax rate to 15% for domestic American manufacturers. Trump has also said that he will end taxes on tips. Trump will pay for this by imposing tariffs of between 10% to 20% on every foreign import coming into the US from places other than China. Imports from China would have a tariff rate of over 60%. He has also said that he will reduce corporate taxes in order to stimulate hiring and economic growth. While Trump has not explicitly stated whether or not he believes in expansions to the Child Tax Credit (CTC), his running mate JD Vance has indicated that like Harris, he also supports expansion.

Education

Harris has said that she will continue to work towards reducing burdensome student loan debt and provide more funding for colleges and universities (especially HBCUs), including technical training.

Trump has said that he will eliminate the Department of Education. This would leave the oversight of public schools to the states if they chose to have oversight in the matter.

Environment:

Harris has said that she plans to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil. She plans to continue Biden’s plans to offer tax incentives for eco-friendly initiatives at the corporate and individual level (such as tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles). She has said that she plans to address how environmental issues often disproportionally impact poor and minority communities, but she has not laid out specific measures to do so.

Trump has said that he will end the “Green New Deal atrocities” on his first day in office. It is assumed that he was referring to certain Biden administration energy policies, which include vehicle greenhouse gas emissions limits and increases in fuel economy standards. He also plans to reduce American dependence on foreign oil by expediting natural gas pipelines into the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York as well as tap into stores of liquid gold for energy development. He will also exit the Paris Climate Agreement as he did when he was in office (Biden rejoined during his term). He also plans to fight harder against certain legal challenges from environmentalists.

Healthcare:

While in office, Trump made an unsuccessful attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. He has indicated that he will seek to repeal and replace it with a “better” plan, although specifics have not been provided. Trump has also been vocal about putting caps on life-saving prescription medications such as insulin. During his tenure in office, he pressed for work requirements and more vetting as conditions for Medicaid eligibility.

During her tenure as VP, Harris and the Biden administration enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which temporarily expanded eligibility for and increased ACA Marketplace subsidies, which are set to continue through 2025 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. 

Housing Crisis:

Harris has said that she will advocate for more federal funding to provide affordable housing and reduce homelessness.

Trump has said that he will encourage more construction of new homes by incentivizing homebuilders to build new affordable homes.

Neither candidate has explicitly addressed whether or not they will regulate corporations abilities to buy multiple residential properties.

Israel/Gaza:

Harris has been critical of Hamas and supported Israel’s right to defend itself, but does not support further Israeli invasions into Palestinian territory. She has called for a cease-fire and has said that she supports a two-state solution.

Trump has expressed both support and criticism for Israel, but largely believes that the United States should keep involvement to a minimum. 

Marijuana Legalization:

Despite her aggressive prosecution of marijuana-related crimes while district attorney and attorney general, Harris now supports full marijuana legalization at the federal level, explaining that marijuana laws have historically targeted minorities in the past. She has also called for nonviolent marijuana-related criminal offenses to be expunged.

Trump has indicated that he supports the legalization of marijuana and the possible expungement of marijuana-related criminal offenses, but believes that it should be decided at the state level rather than the federal level.

Ukraine:

Harris has repeatedly expressed support for Ukraine and during her tenure with the Biden administration, announced that about $1.5 billion in aid would be sent to Ukraine for infrastructure and other civilian assistance. 

Trump has not taken an official side in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia (referring to it more than once as a proxy war), but said that brokering a peace deal will be a high priority once he is in office. Trump has made no indication that he will continue to fund Ukraine’s efforts.

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REFORM Alliance Highlights Justice Reform as Key Issue for Gen Z Voters

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Philadelphia 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris Makes a Six-figure Donation to Reform Alliance To Support Probation and Parole Reform Work

Philadelphia 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris Makes a Six-figure Donation to Reform Alliance To Support Probation and Parole Reform Work

With the 2024 election fast approaching, new poll data from REFORM is shedding light on the voting attitudes and behavior of Gen Z adults, revealing a strong demand for criminal justice reform. According to the data, criminal justice reform is a critical issue for young voters. Still, neither of the major presidential candidates has fully addressed it in a way that resonates with this group.

The poll, conducted by The Bullfinch Group, surveyed 1,000 Gen Z adults between 18 and 28. It found that 72% of respondents consider it important for their elected officials to support criminal justice reform, compared to only 15% who don’t—demonstrating a fivefold difference. The data also showed that 70% of Gen Z voters believe reforming the criminal justice and supervision systems should be a priority for candidates running for office.

Gen Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse voting bloc in U.S. history, with 40 million expected to vote in 2024, many for the first time. The poll highlights a significant opportunity for candidates to win over these voters by prioritizing reform policies. For instance, 64% of respondents said they would be more likely to support a candidate advocating for modernizing the criminal justice system, particularly around probation and parole reforms, such as the Safer Supervision Act.

In addition to the poll, REFORM is launching the Future Shapers Network, an expansion of its Gen Z council to boost youth activism and voter engagement in key battleground states. Public figures like Grammy-winning artist Lil Baby and NFL quarterback CJ Stroud are backing the initiative, lending their support to these critical efforts.

The data also indicates a significant portion of undecided voters, presenting an opportunity for candidates to sway this key demographic with targeted messaging and education on reform issues. As the election nears, the pressure is mounting on both major candidates to address this issue to gain the support of Gen Z voters.

Poll results and further details about the launch of the Future Shapers Network will be released later this week.

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Lil Pump Claims He’s Leaving The U.S. If Kamala Harris Becomes President

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Lil Pump is someone who’s certainly never shied away from putting his Donald Trump support on full display. In the past, the rapper has paid tribute to the former U.S. president with social media posts, hairstyles, and even a tattoo. Now, he’s hopped online to slam Kamala Harris, who’s running against Trump in this year’s election.

In a clip, he refers to Harris as a “st*pid a** b*tch,” and also insists that he’ll flee the country if she becomes president. While everyone’s entitled to their opinions, social media users agree that his stance on Harris is pretty intense. He even has a diss track about her at the ready, which he plans to drop on his own birthday later this month.

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Lil Pump Slams Kamala Harris

At the time of writing, it remains unclear exactly where Lil Pump plans to go if Harris gets elected. Reportedly, his parents are from Colombia, so perhaps he’d have better luck there. This is far from the first time Lil Pump has gone after Harris, however. Last month, he made some false statements about her racial background, insisting that she “isn’t Black.” He also put Megan Thee Stallion on blast earlier this month for performing at her Atlanta rally.

“Who tf performs at a kamal Harris rally,” he wrote. “She’s an embarrassment to the culture. This is an embarrassment to our country. Kamal Harris should’ve booked killer mike for the rally instead of Megan estallian. Kamala Harris needs Megan the stallion shaking a** to have people show up to her rally. Donald Trump needs himself to have people show up to his rally. One person is powered by the people, the other is powered by the establishment. Trump 2024.” What do you think of Lil Pump claiming that he’s leaving the country if Kamala Harris wins the election? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Stands By Kamala Harris Rally Performance Amid Outrage

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Earlier this week, Megan Thee Stallion took the stage at Kamala Harris’ rally in Atlanta, showing her support for the current Vice President in this year’s election. She performed a mashup of some of her biggest hits like “Body,” “Mamushi,” and more. She also launched her “Hotties for Harris” campaign, designed to encourage young fans to vote. Unfortunately, however, not everyone was a fan of the show. Meg’s performance quickly went viral as social media users slammed her for her performance. Many took issue with her twerking onstage in particular, arguing that it was inappropriate for the occasion.

Luckily, it doesn’t look like the femcee was fazed by the backlash, which she addressed at Lollapalooza yesterday. In a clip from her set, Meg doubled down, making it clear that she doesn’t plan to change her ways for critics. “They was big mad that I was poppin’ it for Kamala,” she began before reaffirming her support for Harris. “Hotties for Harris, god dammit!”

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Megan Thee Stallion Defends Controversial Rally Performance

During her set, Meg also highlighted Harris’ stance on various key issues, including women’s rights. This echoes what she said onstage at the Atlanta rally when she emphasized Harris’ take on Roe v. Wade. “Now I know my ladies in the crowd love their bodies,” she said. “If you want to keep loving your bodies, you know who to vote for.” The hitmaker has long been a vocal advocate for reproductive healthcare, even accepting the 2024 Catalyst of Change Award at Planned Parenthood’s annual gala in April.

What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion addressing the backlash she received for her performance at Kamala Harris’ Atlanta rally during her Lollapalooza set? Do you agree with her or not? What about her new “Hotties for Harris” campaign? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Swae Lee Gets Ripped To Shreds For Criticizing Kamala Harris

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As the election approaches, tensions have only grown higher, particularly after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race last weekend. He and others have since endorsed Kamala Harris, though not everybody is on board. Swae Lee, for example, recently hopped online to share his thoughts on the Vice President. According to him, fans ought to do their research before voting for her.

“Do not vote for Kamala !!! Do your research on that whole camp,” he wrote. “I pay over millions in tax dollars every year this man Sent it to A whole nother country !!!!!!!!! Those lil dollars that come off your checks they gave it away !!!!!!! Think about that sh*t.”

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Swae Lee Tells Fans Not To Vote For Kamala Harris

“The money we sent away every American citizen could’ve got minimal 200 grand think about that but I guess we don’t need the sh*t and yall standing for Kamala,” the performer added. “My black people she don’t do nothing but sign off on things against yall ….(us) voting just cuz you think she’s black is not going to end in your favor.”

As expected, his Tweets have earned him a great deal of backlash from other social media users, who are now dragging him on X. While many are simply disappointed by his take on Harris, some have taken the opportunity to dig up his own past. Others are urging him to stay out of the conversation altogether, and encouraging fans to do their own research before deciding who to vote for.

Social Media Users Drag Swae Lee Over Kamala Harris Tweets

What do you think of Swae Lee getting dragged online after telling fans not to vote for Kamala Harris? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cardi B Drags Donald Trump For Promising Police Immunity After Sonya Massey’s Murder

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During a recent speech, Donald Trump sparked controversy by promising to give police officers federal immunity from prosecution. His claim earned big reactions from countless social media users, including Cardi B. The “Enough” rapper took to X yesterday to weigh in, making it clear that she doesn’t agree, particularly after the murder of Sonya Massey.

Massey was a 36-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed by police in her Illinois home earlier this month. Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean P. Grayson has since been charged with her murder and pleaded not guilty. Regardless, people are outraged by the disturbing incident and the gruesome bodycam footage that surfaced shortly after.

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Cardi B Continues To Criticize Donald Trump

“AFTER WATCHING SONYA MASSEY GET KILLED IN 4K,” Cardi said of Trump’s promise, “Just wow ….he never changed.” This isn’t the first time Cardi has brought attention to Massey’s murder, however. Last week, she sounded off on Candace Owens for saying that the shooting was not racially motivated. She slammed the conservative commentator’s claim that “accidents happen,” despite there being no conflict leading up to the murder. “You don’t feel one little bit of empathy, a little bit of sympathy of how this woman died?” she asked Owens. “There was no argument, there was no conflict, there was no raised voice, and she got shot. He knew in the back of his head because she was a Black woman that he was going to get away with it.”

This isn’t the first time Cardi’s criticized Trump either. Yesterday, she questioned him telling Christians that they won’t have to vote after 2024 if he’s elected, suggesting that he was promoting dictatorship. What do you think of Donald Trump promising federal immunity to police officers following the murder of Sonya Massey? What about Cardi B’s reaction? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cardi B Reacts To Donald Trump Telling Christians They Won’t Have To Vote After 2024

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Yesterday, Donald Trump spoke to Christians at Turning Point Action’s Believers Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida, and a few of his remarks have since gone viral. At one point in his speech, the former president urged the audience to vote for him in the upcoming election, promising to fix various Christian-related concerns. According to him, he’d do such a good job that they’d never even need to vote again. “You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what? It’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” he said.

For obvious reasons, this statement has earned mixed reactions, with many arguing that Trump promoted dictatorship. Of course, it remains unclear what he actually meant, though the comments have caused a major stir on social media. As countless users share their takes on his claim, Cardi B has joined the conversation, seeming just as skeptical about Trump’s intentions.

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Cardi B Seems Concerned

“Whistle blowing a dictatorship ?” she replied to a clip of the viral moment, adding a thinking emoji. This is far from the first time Cardi B has spoken on politics in recent months, as she also recently came to Kamala Harris’ defense amid comparisons to the viral “Hawk Tuah” girl. Cardi clarified that regardless of one’s political affiliation, these kinds of attacks are unacceptable.

“I always knew how people are when it comes to women but the disrespect?” she began on Twitter Spaces earlier this week. “Let me tell you something, if you don’t like her as a politician, that’s you. But the disrespect that she’s getting, all because she’s a woman, it’s very disgusting.” What do you think of Donald Trump telling Christians they won’t have to vote anymore if he gets elected? What about Cardi B’s response? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kamala Harris Unleashes Beyonce-Assisted Presidential Campaign Ad

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Kamala Harris is now the Democratic presidential nominee for President. Overall, this was not a huge surprise given the fact that everyone wanted President Joe Biden to drop out. As the Vice President, Kamala was the most experienced candidate to land the job. However, she has her work cut out for her as Biden was behind in numerous polls. Furthermore, the risk of a Donald Trump Presidency is simply too much for Democrats to bear.

Since the nomination, Kamala Harris has come out guns blazing. She wants to show people that she is the best person to lead this country. Overall, her first speech was a success and she is getting a nice leap in the polls. Moreover, she just put out her first presidential campaign ad. As it turns out, this new ad comes complete with Beyonce’s “Freedom.” This is the very same song she walked out to during her most recent Presidential rally.

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Kamala Harris Debuts Her Campaign

The next step for Harris will be to give a speech at the Democratic National Convention. This will be a time for her to secure her platform and show her base that she has what it takes to lead. She has already secured the delegates she needs, so it will not be an open convention. Having said that, many are awaiting to see who she will pick as her Vice Presidential running mate. There are numerous options being floated around, with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro being the odds-on favorite to secure his place on the ticket.

Let us know what you think about the Kamala Harris campaign, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that she has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump? Do you foresee Harris becoming the President for the next four years? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the world. We will continue to keep you informed on world events.

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Joe Biden Backs Kamala Harris After Dropping Out Of Presidential Race

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Earlier today, Joe Biden took to X to announce that he’s dropping out of the presidential race. He shared a lengthy statement with the American people, going over some of his past achievements and thanking them for their support. Biden also announced that he’ll be addressing the Nation later this week to provide them with more details about his decision.

Of course, the first question on the minds of the American people was who would replace Biden on the Democratic ticket to go up against Trump. Shortly after his announcement, Biden showed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President,” he said. “And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year.”

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Joe Biden Offers His “Full Support And Endorsement” To Kamala Harris

The news comes shortly after The New York Times reported that the Biden-Harris campaign was quietly conducting a survey to gauge how Harris would perform against Trump. Andrew Bates, a White House spokesperson, denied this. “Unequivocally, this is not true,” he told PEOPLE at the time. “President Biden’s team is strongly behind him.” The announcement also arrives after NBC News spoke with three individuals “directly involved” involved in the campaign. Reportedly, they revealed that Biden’s debate performance made them question his ability to come out victorious in the upcoming election.

“He needs to drop out,” one said, “He will never recover from this.” Another added that “No one involved in the effort thinks he has a path.” What do you think of Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race today? What about him going on to endorse Kamala Harris? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Joe Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race: “It Is In The Best Interest Of My Party”

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In recent weeks, Joe Biden has been bombarded with demands for him to drop out of the presidential race. This is due in part to his performance during his debate with Donald Trump late last month. It left a lot to be desired and prompted questions of whether or not he was fit to serve as president for another term. It also sparked speculation about his health and mental fitness.

Now, he has taken to X to announce that he’s heard the Democratic party’s calls and decided to drop out of the race. In a lengthy heartfelt statement, he thanked the American people, looked back on some of the things he achieved as president, and more. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he wrote. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”

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Joe Biden Thanks The American People

He went on, adding that he’ll “speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about [his] decision.” The announcement comes just days after the White House confirmed that Biden tested positive for COVID-19. At the time of writing, it’s unconfirmed if this had anything to do with his decision. It also remains unclear who will be replacing him on the Democratic ticket. Last week, however, The New York Times reported that his campaign was quietly conducting a survey to gauge how Vice President Kamala Harris would perform against Trump.

What do you think of Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race? Are you looking forward to hearing what he has to say later this week? Who do you think will replace him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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