11/03/2024
Syd Locke said he will continue working to ensure that economic and environmental necessities, such as universal health care, affordable housing, livable incomes, environmental sustainability and more, are truly considered human rights. “If everyone gets what they need to fulfill their potential, then society as a whole benefits,” he said. “That’s part of what it means to be a Democratic Socialist.” Locke said he’s an outspoken advocate for peace, and he believes the U.S. needs to stop funding the war on Gaza and to avoid conflicts that could lead to nuclear war. Instead, he said those billions of dollars should be spent on people’s needs. Locke said he’s different from his opponent because he has years of experience as a legislative staffer, and he believes the system isn’t working for most people. “People want stability and hope for the future, but we can’t achieve that with an economic system that puts short-term profits for the ultra-rich over the needs of the people and the health of the planet,” he said.
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