Gloria Young is a dedicated Missourian, whose commitment to her home state has been unwavering since she returned from the University of Kansas with a degree in Anthropology. Gloria's post-academic journey is a testament to her belief in using her knowledge for the greater good, engaging in a diverse array of volunteer activities that underscore her dedication to human rights, environment, social welfare, and community development.
Gloria Young for Missouri
A Voice For
Missouri
Meet Gloria
Prioritizing The Issues You Care About
Gloria is a strong proponent of individual rights, especially when it comes to personal medical matters. She firmly believes that a person has the right to make private medical decisions and that discussions around and access to medications and medical procedures should be a private matter solely between care providers and patients.
Local communities best understand their own needs and challenges, as well as how best to meet them. Gloria supports the rights of municipalities [or counties] to create laws and ordinances that serve to fulfill local needs. She also recognizes that schools, likewise, are well equipped to determine specific needs such as those regarding bathrooms and books. Gloria trusts that local libraries understand the wants and needs of their patrons and can respond accordingly when selecting or preparing materials or events.
Studies have consistently shown that housing and food insecurity strongly correlate with increases in violence. To build safer communities, Gloria believes we must prioritize access to quality, stable housing, and nutrition for all. Similarly, research demonstrates that justice systems that function with equity and are accessible significantly improve voluntary participation and cooperation. When people's basic needs are met, they are less likely to engage in harmful behavior. Similarly, Gloria recognizes that reliable access for all to quality mental health services is crucial for the safety and well-being of individuals and communities.
Gloria believes that everyone should be able to enter public spaces without the threat of gun violence. To achieve this, she supports reasonable restrictions on firearm acquisition, ownership, and use that prioritize public safety and personal responsibility.
All of Missouri's citizens should feel safe and are entitled to equal protection under the law. Gloria is committed to working towards a society where everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, can live without fear.
Local and regional safety are inextricably linked to national and global security concerns. Gloria supports investing in local policies that reflect an understanding of how committing to justice and diplomacy at the international level contributes to a safer world for all.
Gloria understands that our health and well-being are deeply connected to the health of our environment. The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the spaces we occupy all have a profound impact on our physical and mental health. To protect the health and safety of our communities, we must prioritize the integrity of these shared resources. This includes establishing and enforcing reasonable standards for industry, investing in the protection of natural spaces, improving our green spaces and access to them, and expanding our use of renewable energies.