2016 MILLENNIAL PARTY PLATFORM We, the NPHS Millennial Party, believe in true democracy, in an America of freedom and equality. Right now, America’s political system is plagued with inefficiency, division, and corruption. Both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party dominate the political process, but fail to work together to produce any serious measures to solve our problems. To make matters worse, both the Republicans and the Democrats prioritize their own interests over the needs of the American people. What distinguishes our party from them is that we stand firmly against waste, divisiveness and corruption. We believe that the needs of the American people are far more important than our own selfish desires. We stand for unity, justice and equality. Together, we will reform, redeem, and restore our government. We will fight for true democracy, and together, we will make America into the great nation that it once was and will be again.

I. ECONOMIC POLICY

1. The Budget and the National Debt National Debt of United States $ 18,602,170,321,982

How do we reduce the National Debt of the US and reduce the pressure on our economy moving into the 21st century?

2. Minimum Wage Should the US government increase the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour? 3. Welfare Should the US Government continue the welfare program as it currently operates? Should all welfare recipients be required to take and pass random, regular drug tests prior to receiving benefits?

4. Social Security How can the US protect the Social Security and Medicare benefits of retired Americans into the future?

II. FOREIGN POLICY

5. How can the federal government protect America against Terrorism?

6. How should the US respond to Russian aggression under President Putin such as in the Ukraine and in the Arctic Circle region? 7. How should the US respond to Chinese aggression such as in the South China Sea and Taiwan?

8. NSA – Cyber Security Should the US government be allowed to collect basic metadata of US citizens’ phone calls such as cell numbers, timestamps, and call duration? How about of foreign nationals allies or otherwise?

III. SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES

9. Gun Control Should the US take actions to reduce the rising incidents in gun violence across America?

Sandy Hook and San Bernardino vs. The NRA

10. National Drug Policy? Should the US Government decriminalize the use of marijuana for either medical or for recreational purposes? 11. Voting / Electoral Processes Howe can the US Government improve the voting procedures to ensure an accurate, fair, competitive electoral process open to all eligible voters? Should we amend the US Constitution to eliminate the Electoral College and make Presidential elections based on the winner of the nationwide popular vote? 12. Death Penalty Should the US allow the use of the death penalty in criminal cases? 13. Health Care Should the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be repealed? 14. Health Care Should the US Government require vaccinations of children for all infectious diseases? 15. Education How can the US Government improve access to an affordable college education for all qualified high school graduates? 16. Planned Parenthood Should the US Government continue to fund Planned Parenthood with US Tax Dollars? 17. Environmental Policy Should the US government EPA increase environmental regulations to prevent / to reduce global warming? Should the US government expand oil drilling (both offshore and/or through the Keystone XL Pipeline Project) so as to reduce our dependence on foreign oil? Should the US government offer tax credits or subsidies to wind and / or solar companies? Should the US Government regulate the process of hydraulic fracking in order to extract natural gas from the earth?

18. Immigration Policy Should the US ban immigration by any Muslims? Should the US grant refugee status to Syrians fleeing ISIS and the civil war? Should the US grant Amnesty to any illegal immigrant who has not violated federal laws since coming into the country? Should the US Government build a wall on the border between Mexico and the US?

19. Civil Rights How can the US Government protect and promote racial equality? What actions should the US Government take to end police brutality in urban areas? How can the US Government guarantee gender equality? How can the US Government protect equality for members of the LGBT community?

20. 1st Amendment Freedom of Expression Can business owners, based on religious beliefs, be able to deny service to specific customers? Should the US ban flag burning?

21. Net Neutrality Should internet service providers be allowed to prioritize traffic for websites that pay higher rates?