2016 Presidential Campaign Issues

Learn more about Hillary’s vision for America, and key policies she will fight for as president. As Hillary campaigns across the country, she'll be talking about more issues—stay tuned.

Addiction and substance use

Through improved treatment, prevention, and training, we can end this quiet epidemic once and for all.

Autism

We have to do more to support the millions of Americans with autism and their families.

Campaign finance reform

Our democracy should work for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected.

Campus sexual assault

It’s not enough to condemn campus sexual assault. We need to stop campus sexual assault.

Climate change

Making America the clean energy superpower of the 21st century.

Criminal justice reform

Our criminal justice system is out of balance.

Disability rights

We must continue to expand opportunities for all Americans.

Early childhood education

Every child deserves the chance to live up to his or her God-given potential.

Fixing America’s infrastructure

Strong infrastructure is critical to a strong economy.

Gun violence prevention

It is past time we act on gun violence.

Health care

Affordable health care is a basic human right.

HIV and AIDS

We have reached a critical moment in our fight against HIV and AIDS.

Immigration reform

America needs comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship.

K–12 education

A world-class education for every child in every community.

Labor and workers’ rights

When unions are strong, America is strong.

LGBT rights and equality

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans deserve to live their lives free from discrimination.

Making college affordable and taking on student debt

The New College Compact: Costs won’t be a barrier, debt won’t hold you back.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is critical to the U.S. economy.

National security

With policies that keep us strong and safe, America can lead the world in the 21st century.

Paid family leave

It’s time to guarantee paid family and medical leave in America.

Protecting animals and wildlife

The way our society treats animals is a reflection of our humanity.

Racial justice

America’s long struggle with race is far from finished.

Raising incomes and fighting inequality

The defining economic challenge of our time is raising incomes for hard-working Americans.

Rural communities

America’s rural communities are at the heart of what makes this country great.

Seeking a cure for Alzheimer’s disease

We can prevent, effectively treat, and make an Alzheimer’s cure possible by 2025.

Small business

Hillary Clinton will be a small business president.

Social Security and Medicare

We must preserve, protect, and strengthen these lifelines.

Veterans, the armed forces, and their families

America must fully commit to supporting veterans.

Voting rights

We should be making it easier to vote, not harder.

Wall Street reform

Wall Street must work for Main Street.

Women’s rights

Women’s issues are family issues, economic issues—and crucial to our future competitiveness.

Workforce skills and job training

Every American should be able to learn new skills in order to advance in their careers.