Barry supports sentencing reform, expanding community-based public safety programs, and resources for forensic and victim services. He proposes federal grants for alternative-response teams that pair social workers and clinicians with law enforcement when appropriate.
Source roadmap: Democratic Party priorities on criminal justice emphasize reform and community investment. (See ontheissues.org for specific party comparisons.)
Federal incentives for R&D, national AI safety standards, investment in broadband and STEM education, and partnerships between universities and industry to create high-quality jobs.
Ambitious emissions reductions, a national plan to accelerate renewable energy adoption, and a “Green Jobs” program to help fossil-fuel workers transition to new careers.
Expand access to mental health care, strengthen pandemic preparedness, and ensure emergency responders have modern equipment and training.
Raise the floor for workers through targeted tax credits, apprentice and reskilling programs, and incentives for small businesses to adopt new, sustainable technologies.
For classroom references: use the Democratic Party platform pages and OnTheIssues.org to compare positions and pull quotes for citations.