The house voted today on a pair of gender-related bills that generated a debate full of passion, confusion and irony. I was in the majority on all three of major votes, but split from some of my friends on two of them.
How will China’s growth affect carbon strategy?
China is a gigantic wild card with the potential to substantially extend the growth of carbon emissions world wide, even if developed nations get their emissions under control. China is unlikely to control its emissions without dramatic assistance or heavy economic pressure from developed nations.
An unpopular vote
I write to explain my recent vote today against the proposal for a National Popular Vote (NPV). I voted in the losing minority in a lop-sided 116 to 37 vote.
Regionalization
I’m working with state representatives in my neighboring communities to start a legislative conversation about regionalization.
Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Stem cell research holds potential for new treatments for many serious disorders, including diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease and many others. Blastocysts, from which stem cells are extracted, are microscopic balls of a few cells. They should be available for research if they are not wanted by the donors that created them. The state must …
A Woman’s Right to Choose
I support a woman’s right to choose. The government should not interfere in the most deeply personal decisions in our lives. Prevention is the top priority. We should do all that we can to reduce unintended pregnancy. Broad legal access to contraception is critical to helping women out of poverty. Teen pregnancy is one of …