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Ben Braver
Karen Gonzalez Pittman
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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
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Agriculture and rural policy
Farmworkers and construction workers face deadly heat in Florida with zero mandatory protections
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https://benbraver.com/policy
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Artificial intelligence
Ben is a strong advocate for the environment and against energy-sucking data centers.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Civil rights and freedoms
When DeSantis attacked student privacy and took over colleges, Ben led thousands in a state-wide protest, appearing on MSNBC and NPR.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Criminal justice and policing
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Economy, jobs and wages
Ben doesn't take corporate money. His policy platform is built around ending the corporate capture of Florida's government by improving affordable housing, workers' rights, and clean energy.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Education
He'll fight for fully funded public schools, Universal Pre-K, and free public college so Florida keeps its talent in state.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Elections and voting
Florida hasn't added a single House seat since 1968 — despite the population tripling
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https://benbraver.com/policy
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Energy
Ben is a strong advocate for the environment and against energy-sucking data centers.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Environment and climate
Ben is a strong advocate for the environment and against energy-sucking data centers.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Families and social services
Ben will make college free, cover childcare costs, and end fees for school meals — no tuition bills, no debt.
Sources
https://benbraver.com/
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Firearms policy
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Government reform
Ben doesn't take corporate money. His policy platform is built around ending the corporate capture of Florida's government by improving affordable housing, workers' rights, and clean energy.
Sources
https://benbraver.com/
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Healthcare
Ben knows firsthand how insurance companies obstruct care from watching his mother, a physician, spend hours every day on insurance paperwork instead of patient care. He understands how a universal healthcare system would save families thousands a year.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Housing
Ben doesn't take corporate money. His policy platform is built around ending the corporate capture of Florida's government by improving affordable housing, workers' rights, and clean energy.
Sources
https://benbraver.com/
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Immigration
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Infrastructure and transportation
Florida families spend $4,200+ per year on transportation due to car dependency and no real alternatives
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https://benbraver.com/policy
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Local control
Florida preempted local paid sick leave ordinances in 2013 — workers still risk their jobs to take a sick day
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https://benbraver.com/policy
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National security and foreign policy
As a proud Jewish man he uplifts his Jewish Values of Tikkun O'lam and will redirect 350 Million in state funds from Israel back into our neighborhoods.
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https://benbraver.com/
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Social Security and retirement
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Taxes and government spending
He'll fight for fully funded public schools, Universal Pre-K, and free public college so Florida keeps its talent in state.
Sources
https://benbraver.com/
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Technology and privacy
Ben is a strong advocate for the environment and against energy-sucking data centers.
Sources
https://benbraver.com/
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Official record (8)No public positions found.
Veterans
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Ben Braver
Ben Braver
Karen Gonzalez Pittman
Karen Gonzalez Pittman