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Deric Houston

DEMOCRAT

Deric Houston is running for Georgia US Representative, District 14, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Deric is from Southern Florida. He and his wife, Jaime, have two daughters.

Professional background

Deric Houston has worked at AT&T for the past 23 years. He is currently a sales compensation manager there. Previously, he was a Sr. sales compensation manager and assistant retail store manager.

Political background

As of April 9, 2024, Deric Houston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Plans to ensure that as technology advances, workers get retooled and retrained instead of replaced by creating incentives for companies to reinvest in job training.

Believes closing the wage gap between the top and bottom earners is crucial to make sure a single earner can provide for a family and cover basic needs.

Supports adopting the “Three Laws of Robotics” proposed by Isaac Asimov, which states a robot may not harm a human, a robot must obey orders given by humans unless it conflicts with the first law, and a robot must protect its existence unless it conflicts with the first or second laws.

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Energy & the Environment

Said, "Critics of alternative energy often point out flaws in solar, wind, or hydro power, but they miss the point that we need a mix of energy sources, including new ones yet to be invented."

Believes diversifying energy sources will make it easer to integrate new technology and create innovative ways to generate and use energy.

Wants to take steps to mitigate the shifts in climate by cleaning up air, water, and land, and preserve wooded areas.

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Healthcare

Intends to codify Roe v Wade to ensure that it is a woman’s right to choose what happens to her body and that reproductive care must be available to all women.

Plans to protect Medicare and Social Security payments.

Said, "Our current healthcare model disproportionately burdens the less affluent while leaving nearly everyone vulnerable to financial catastrophe due to unexpected medical bills."

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Voting & Elections

Said, "The issue of dark money in Washington is deeply troubling. Wealthy individuals already have numerous advantages over the rest of us, and their money shouldn’t give them even more influence at the expense of the less fortunate."

Believes proposing term limits would allow for more viewpoints, but such a measure needs to ensure fairness and effectiveness.

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Public Safety

Believes police reform is important as the "shoot first, ask questions later" mentality is creating a divide between law enforcement and communities.

Said, "Instances of law enforcement shooting mentally handicapped individuals despite being informed of their condition underscore the urgency of accountability and the elimination of qualified immunity. It’s time to dismantle the police state and ensure law enforcement is accountable to the communities they serve."

Wants to enforce background checks and mental health evaluations for all firearms and hold gun owners accountable for lost or stolen firearms.

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Education

Intends to protect children in schools from physical harm harm to their education.

Said, "Our schools should be safe spaces where teachers feel free to choose educational materials without fear of offending parents. Students should learn about diverse perspectives and discuss social issues without anxiety."

Believes President Biden’s loan cancellation initiative is a step towards helping many people with student loan debt.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Advocates for an immediate ceasefire and condemn the violence that is happening with the Israel/Palestine conflict, which can allow for discussions about long-term solutions with the US facilitating negotiations and promoting peaceful coexistence.

Wants to increase presence at the border and use infrared cameras on drones to pinpoint and guide migrants to legal crossing points and manage migration more effectively.

Believes there is an urgent need for immigration reform to create better pathways to legal status for immigrants.

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