Education

Camellia Raine is a strong supporter of universal access to education, regardless of socioeconomic status or citizenship. In her time serving in the Peace Corps, Raine observed countless children who were illiterate and had never gone to school purely because of the poverty they lived in. Thus, she took it upon herself to never let a child in the US have to succumb to that, and to advocate for nonprofit international educational programs, like Teachers Without Borders. "I know that universal access to education will not come in my lifetime or even in my childrens', but I will take solace in that I helped the world take one step closer to being better, to being able to educate every child without complications." stated Raine, Friday.

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Immigration

Camellia’s general view of equality for all leads her to be in favor of equal opportunities for immigrants, meaning that she believes in trying to find alternative methods to dealing with rampant overpopulation instead of further securing the imposing, threatening fences around the borders. Furthermore, she is a strong supporter of universal access to education, regardless of socioeconomic status or citizenship.

Legalization of Marijuana

Camellia Raine posing with her wife's medical marijuana

Raine believes in marijuana legalization for both recreational and medical purposes. In an interview, when queried on this matter, she stated, “I firmly believe that alcohol is a much more dangerous drug than marijuana. Growing up surrounded by adults of all ages, I quickly learned that alcohol is the scarier drug. My mother often remembers me taking bottles away from adults as a toddler, yelling ‘NO BAD JUICE! NO BAD JUICE!” Statistically, alcohol has proven to be a factor in more homicides, especially those involving firearms, than marijuana.

Abortion and Women's Rights

Raine’s feminism-focused childhood leads her to be pro-choice, stating that “Not every woman is ready for a baby. Some aren’t ready for them ever. Isn’t it better for them to be prepared when they want to have one?” She has done extensive work with NOW, and regularly donates to the group. She is supportive of women taking a stance in politics, as well as having equal educational, employment, and business opportunities.  She also supports enacting tougher laws against violence, harassment and discrimination. Being raised in such an open and accepting community led her to have a strong belief that everyone is equal, regardless of gender.

Gay Marriage

Camellia is a strong supporter of LGBTQ rights. This is most likely because of her childhood in a hippie commune; being exposed to such open-minded, laid-back people so early in life molded her to be an accepting, pacifistic person. Furthermore, the encouragement of fluid sexuality and empowerment of women by her mother and others who raised her influenced her decision making and ideology later in life. Camellia’s general view of equality for all leads her to be in support of gay marriage. She married Isabella Johnsoff in 2013, stating that, "Though this marriage isn't recognized by the government, I hope our union is recognized by all."

Environment

Camellia Raine is a very avid supporter of environmental health. From her time spent in the Oregon Environmental Council, she has become a very prominent advocate for protection of the environment. As a youth at Berkeley, she participated in countless sit-ins, saying that “Our constitutional right to peacefully assemble is one of the most important of all time.” Raine is very involved in these issues, and as a youth, regularly lobbied Congressmen and women who would be likely to vote in favor of environmental legislation. She has worked extensively with Greenpeace for many years, and supports legislation such as the Bigger Better Bottle Act.