Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL) - Family & Society

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Affirmative action is constitutional. Schakowsky wants to continue Affirmative Action programs in the Federal Government

Marriage should not be defined as a union between one man and one woman. Schakowsky wants to allow same-sex couples to marry

Marijuana for medicinal use should be legalized. Schakowsky co-sponsored the States' Rights to Medical Marijuana Act:

The Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage

The U.S. should not enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting the burning of the American flag. Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration

Same-sex marriage should be available for same-sex couples. Schakowsky wants to allow same-sex couples to marry

Affirmative action is necessary. Schakowsky wants to continue Affirmative Action programs in the Federal Government

Different genders are not treated equally in the workplace. Today nearly forty-four years after President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, gender pay disparities still exist in astonishing numbers

The United States should issue a formal apology for slavery. Co-sponsored H.RES.194 seeking a national apology for slavery.

Prostitution should not be legal. Schakowsky co-sponsored bill to combat commercial sexual activities

UNKNOWN: Are there circumstances under which you support capital punishment?

UNKNOWN: Is the use of contraceptives immoral?

UNKNOWN: Is there convincing evidence that a higher being exists?

UNKNOWN: Should marijuana be legal?

UNKNOWN: Should the Pledge of Allegiance include the phrase "under God"?

UNKNOWN: Should schools teach Intelligent Design as a scientific theory?

UNKNOWN: Is feminism relevant?

UNKNOWN: Should drugs be legalized?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality a choice?

UNKNOWN: Should local and state governments be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties for private uses that have public benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should morality and religion play a role in the making of public policy?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive non-religious reasons to prohibit same-sex marriage?

UNKNOWN: Are religious beliefs vital to society?

UNKNOWN: Should the government allow same-sex couples to adopt children?

UNKNOWN: Should the death penalty be available in cases of child rape?

UNKNOWN: Has the 'War on Drugs' been effective in curbing illegal drug use?

UNKNOWN: Should undocumented immigrants be granted in-state tuition benefits?

UNKNOWN: Should the government regulate marriage?

UNKNOWN: Can doubt be part of faith?

UNKNOWN: Is homosexuality immoral?

UNKNOWN: Should government funding be available to religious organizations for the purpose of performing a social good?

UNKNOWN: Should African Americans receive reparations for slavery?

UNKNOWN: Is the death penalty an effective crime deterrent?

UNKNOWN: Should public displays of religious content be permitted?

UNKNOWN: Was President Obama's statement about Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s arrest appropriate?

UNKNOWN: Should prisons be privatized?

UNKNOWN: Is there a non-religious basis for universal principles of morality?

UNKNOWN: Are there persuasive reasons to prohibit same-sex couples from raising children?

UNKNOWN: Should homosexuals be allowed to enter the clergy?

UNKNOWN: Should the government mandate paid parental leave?