Tamara Zwinak, Candidate for US House of Representatives Responds to Ballotpedia

 

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ms. Zwinak previously ran for office in New York as a Green Party candidate for an Orangetown County Legislative seat in the late 90s. Her campaign set the agenda for healthcare reform, sustainable development, and social justice decades before these became a staple of every politician's campaign promise; the agenda for the climate change movement and the police reform movement. Before the coronavirus pandemic, it was encouraging to watch millions of people all over the world out on the street marching for climate change and now millions are marching for Black Lives Matter and social justice. The coronavirus pandemic has made it apparent that these issues intersect. As the Republicans push for more drastic crack downs using military force to silence protestors, they have nominated candidates who no longer represent the American people. This party is now on par with a domestic terrorist group, with QAnon candidates and the NRA arming Republican extremists. When I am elected, I will convene peace talks between law enforcement, Black Lives Matter, Antifa, the Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer and others. We must talk and we must listen. We can bring peace to the American communities on fire.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

  • Sustainability
  • Health Care
  • Universal Basic Income

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Sustainability, Health Care, Universal Basic Income, DACA protection, banning AR-15 and high capacity weapons, adding the ERA to the constitution, passing legislative sex-based protections, and a Pandemic response.

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