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It is about translating skills into civilian jobs, making sure mental health care is accessible without stigma, helping families adjust, and preventing veterans from fallin","detail":"is not just about a DD-214. It is about translating skills into civilian jobs, making sure mental health care is accessible without stigma, helping families adjust, and preventing veterans from falling into homelessness or isolation. A logistics chief, a medic, a weather forecaster, an aviation tech - those skills have real value in the private sector, but the pathway needs to be clear and supported. We should expand apprenticeship pipelines, partner with employers who understand military experience, and fully fund the VA so care is timely and competent. Regulate A.I. & Data Centers AI","source_url":"https://www.christianforohio.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-16"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"END Russia's war in ukraine Russia invaded Ukraine. A larger nuclear power crossed a sovereign border because Vladimir Putin believed he could seize territory and outlast the world’s attention. That i","detail":"END Russia's war in ukraine Russia invaded Ukraine. A larger nuclear power crossed a sovereign border because Vladimir Putin believed he could seize territory and outlast the world’s attention. That is the root of this war, and pretending otherwise does not make anyone thoughtful; it just makes them unserious. Ukraine has the right to defend its sovereignty. That is not negotiable. We should support them. The goal has to be a durable end that preserves Ukraine’s independence while reducing the risk of this spiraling into a broader conflict. That requires leverage, diplomacy, and","source_url":"https://www.christianforohio.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-16"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"repealing policies that weaken collective bargaining. A strong labor movement does not hurt the economy. It stabilizes it. 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Wind and solar drive prices down over time because the i","detail":"grid and investing in efficiency. That includes domestic production, but it also includes scaling renewables that have no fuel cost once built. Wind and solar drive prices down over time because the input is free. Nuclear keeps baseload stable. Storage and grid upgrades prevent outages and price spikes. The goal is reliability and affordability while keeping our air and water clean. We should also make it cheaper for families to lower their own bills. Home weatherization, efficient appliances, rooftop solar where it makes sense. Every kilowatt saved is money back in someone’s pocket.","source_url":"https://www.christianforohio.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-16"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"fail to deliver the jobs they promised. Public dollars should build public goods: infrastructure, schools, research, and communities that benefit everyone. Make the rich pay their fair share Working p","detail":"fail to deliver the jobs they promised. Public dollars should build public goods: infrastructure, schools, research, and communities that benefit everyone. Make the rich pay their fair share Working people pay taxes out of every paycheck. There is no army of accountants smoothing it out. It comes out before they even see it. Meanwhile, some of the wealthiest individuals and corporations in this country use loopholes, offshore structures, and preferential treatment to lower their effective rates below what a school teacher pays each year in taxes. That is not a system built on fairness; it","source_url":"https://www.christianforohio.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-16"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"rights, that standard applies even when it is uncomfortable. We should immediately halt offensive military aid, demand a permanent ceasefire, and condition any future assistance on compliance with int","detail":"rights, that standard applies even when it is uncomfortable. We should immediately halt offensive military aid, demand a permanent ceasefire, and condition any future assistance on compliance with international law. American leadership should mean saving lives, not underwriting their destruction. END Russia's war in ukraine Russia invaded Ukraine. A larger nuclear power crossed a sovereign border because Vladimir Putin believed he could seize territory and outlast the world’s attention. That is the root of this war, and pretending otherwise does not make anyone thoughtful; it just makes","source_url":"https://www.christianforohio.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-16"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"necessary, ban the sale of sensitive personal information, and close backdoor data purchases by law enforcement. Audit the Pentagon for fraud & Waste The Pentagon should be audited like every other pa","detail":"necessary, ban the sale of sensitive personal information, and close backdoor data purchases by law enforcement. Audit the Pentagon for fraud & Waste The Pentagon should be audited like every other part of government, and it should not be controversial to say that. The Department of Defense handles an enormous share of federal spending, and for years it has failed to produce clean audits. That should set off alarms for anyone who cares about waste, fraud, or basic competence. Patriotism is not writing blank checks. Patriotism is demanding accountability for how our money is used. Fraud","source_url":"https://www.christianforohio.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-16"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"should be about keeping the lights on at a price people can afford. Expand rural internet access Broadband is infrastructure. It is as essential as roads, electricity, and clean water. 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Protect Our environment Protectin","detail":"invest in local processing capacity, conservation programs that actually reward stewardship, and rural infrastructure that keeps farms viable for the next generation. Protect Our environment Protecting our environment is about heritage as much as health. In Ohio, hunting season and fishing trips are not side hobbies, they are traditions. They are mornings before sunrise in a tree stand. They are kids learning patience on the bank of a creek. If the water is polluted and the wildlife disappears, that way of life goes with it. Clean water and healthy habitats mean strong deer populations,","source_url":"https://www.christianforohio.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-16"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"propaganda is not enough. Congress must pass and codify expanded protections for civil rights, reproductive rights, marriage equality, and religious freedom. Abolish & Prosecute Ice ICE was created in","detail":"propaganda is not enough. 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