Actions Speak Louder than Words
Heralded as the future of the Democratic party, in 2016 Gabbard resigned as Vice Chair of the DNC after repeatedly calling for more debates between Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders. She then went on to endorse Bernie Sanders – earning her the ire of many in the Democratic establishment.
Empowering the People
Tulsi Gabbard was the only member of Congress to travel across the country and join the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline that was set to desecrate their land and threaten to contaminate their water supply. And earlier this year, Tulsi stood with the people in the streets of Puerto Rico to protest the corruption in their government.
Service Above Self
As a U.S. soldier, Tulsi Gabbard doesn’t believe her political position entitles her to special treatment. This summer, the Hawaii Army National Guard cited her position as a congresswoman and presidential candidate when they offered Tulsi a waiver to skip her two weeks of mandatory training. Major Gabbard insisted on fulfilling her duty along with her fellow service members, becoming the first ever presidential candidate to be deployed on active duty.
Tulsi is a champion for:
- Protecting our environment, ensuring clean water and air for generations to come
- Investing in infrastructure and a green energy economy
- Healthcare for all
- Civil liberties and privacy
- Support for small businesses
- Criminal justice reform
- Sustainable agriculture
- and breaking up the big banks