Communist Party of Social Justice’s platform and policies

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrants

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseDecrease

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Immigration › Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Elections › Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Russia, have the right to vote?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

Should Russia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseDecrease

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Elections › Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support basePro-choice

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Russia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare › Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseYes

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

CPoSJ>CPoSJ Party’s support baseNo

Communist Party of Social Justice

Communist Party of Social Justice platform and policies

Topics

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Should foreigners, currently residing in Russia, have the right to vote?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should Russia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should immigrants to Russia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?