Running for the position of federal deputy for the Green Party in São Paulo, André Pomba (4396) is the seventh LGBT candidate to present his proposals to the readers of THE CAPE.
Known for his work as a DJ, especially in the rock universe, he states that he ran for office in 2014 because he understands that radical changes are necessary for Brazil to emerge from the doldrums and endemic corruption.
As part of the "LGBT votes LGBT" campaign, Pomba claims that he previously presented projects to 50 deputies, but that no one returned his emails and phone calls. "I decided I would never treat a voter with the contempt they do."
Pomba is also linked to several cultural projects, such as the production of events such as World Rock Day, LGBT Pride Week, Grind party. And he also participates in several demonstrations in favor of LGBT rights.
Check out André Pomba’s proposals:
– Human Rights: Guide the mandate against all forms of prejudice, with transversal policies in defense of socially discriminated groups, such as black people, indigenous people, migrants, immigrants, people with disabilities, graduates and the LGBT population.
– Secular state: Against fundamentalism and religious intolerance. Demand serious investigation against abuses and charlatanism and for the taxation of churches that enrich their leaders. Implementation of the de facto secular state with separation of religion and constitution.
– LGBT: Fight for the approval of the criminalization of homo/transphobia, for equal marriage, for the gender identity law and for affirmative public policies aimed at equal rights.
– Alternative Culture: For more public policies in favor of rock, hiphop, reggae, tattoos, DJs, geek/nerd, anime/cosplay, skateboarding, graffiti, vegan food…
– Democracy: Firm fight for ethics in politics and against corruption. For a more transparent congress with more popular participation. I support the demilitarization of the police and the end of mandatory military service.
– Individual freedoms: For a less straight-laced Brazil, aiming at the legalization of marijuana, decriminalization of drug use and also abortion with family planning and sexual education.
– Ecology: Uncompromising defense of themes relating to ecology and sustainability, for a healthier diet with less sodium and pesticides, and in the fight for the animal cause.
– Culture: For more funds and policies for culture, mainly focusing on social inclusion. For more support for the musical environment and the regulation of music teaching in schools.
– Reforms: Firmly demand political, tax and social security reforms, in order to respect the taxpayer and promote social justice without class privileges.
– Quality of life: Support for projects that prioritize urban mobility and public rail transport (trains, metro). Against real estate speculation and for more green areas. For more sports projects that aim at social inclusion and support for athletes.
