Michael Dublin

Michael Dublin was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1986 to 1988. Dublin earned a high school diploma from Sanderson High School and an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University in 1999. His career experience includes working as a public school teacher.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello. I’m Michael L. Dublin Jr, NC Green Party Member and Candidate, and I want the opportunity to serve you in the US House of Representatives. Please allow me to introduce myself.

I was born and raised in Wake County.

I grew up in Southeast Raleigh, North Raleigh and what’s now called Mid-town. As an adult, I have lived all over Raleigh and Garner.

I started school in Raleigh City Schools (before the merger) and continued my education in Wake County Public Schools.

After graduating NC State University (go Pack!) I am now a teacher in a NC public school.

My family and I have been blessed to continue to live, work, and serve this community through decades of teaching and volunteering in prison ministry.

Now I am asking you to allow me to serve this community and you in the US House of Representatives.

North Carolina is changing fast and not in the ways that serve all Carolinians. As we evolve and thrive across this state, I want to be sure that the rural areas, the workers, the marginalized and the poor are included.

Did you know that in Wake County the largest block of voters are the unaffiliated voters? That tells me that many of you are searching for real, concrete, honest options. Help me put the focus back on you and your needs. To me, all voices matter, all experiences matter, all your hopes and dreams matter, all families matter, all lives matter, you matter.

As a candidate for the Eco-Socialist NC Green Party, I will only have the people's support.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I support a living wage of at least 25 dollars an hour. And, that’s just the starting point! A worker in Chapel Hill told me last year that they were offered a raise of 91 cents an hour. 91 cents. Please let that sink in. Where can one live in Chapel Hill making a salary that pays 16.91 an hour? Obviously, she has to work two jobs. And take care of a family. This is suppression of the workers. Most of my opponents support increasing a minimum wage bit by bit. They approve a 91 cent raise and call it progress. What’s progressing is their political careers and the portfolios of the upper class, who fund Republicans and Democrats and don’t pay their fair amount of taxes. Real progress is $25.00 and hour plus benefits.I support single-payer healthcare. I’m tired of the games and excuses! All those politicians have healthcare! If they didn’t, they would find the money to make sure they did! How can they look you in the eye and explain, “We just can’t afford to give you what you deserve, your human right, healthcare. We have to send trillions around the world; we have to spend billions every year on beefing up the military industrial complex; so we can’t take of you, dear citizen. I will stand for what’s right. And making sure all have healthcare is right. As a member of Congress, I will craft simple and honest legislation that serves all. We need a nation of healthy citizen with a long life expectancy, not a nation where it has stagnated at best recently.As a Green Party member I support the party's environmental demands which are:

1. Stop all federal approvals for new fossil fuel projects and repeal permits for climate bombs like the Willow Project and Alaska LNG.

2. Phase out fossil fuel DRILLING on our public lands and waters.

3. Declare a climate emergency to halt oil exports and investments in fossil fuel projects abroad, AND lead a just transition to clean, community energy.

I agree because this is what I believe, too! As a member of congress I will introduce and support legislation to make those three main points happen.

I heard it said, “Home is where the heart is.” My heart is set on ensuring clean air and water for future generations. Voting for me is a vote for Mother Earth.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

End the War Machine 4 All

Let me get this straight. We can’t afford single-payer healthcare. We can’t afford a livable wage for workers. We can’t afford to invest in our schools. But, we can afford a 7 BILLION dollar aircraft carrier! We can afford to have military bases around the world. We can afford to give BILLIONS to another country to fight a proxy war in Europe. We can afford to give BILLIONS every year to support an Apartheid State of Israel. (Even though our Congress voted overwhelmingly on a resolution stating the opposite. That was the lie. The political interest groups that finance those politicians support the lie. The report by Amnesty International supports the truth. The Palestinians living under oppression and lethat attack

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Bob Marley

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, fairness, and perseverance are essential characteristics of an elected official. Elected officials must also understand themselves as public servants who seek to improve the lives of the people they serve and respect the dignity of every human being without favoritism. Good elected officials are thoughtful and seek to listen to the needs of the people they serve to make the best use of time and resources.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I connect well with people,I listen and I am authentic.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve the best interests of the broadest number of people while respecting the fundamental rights of all. This work is done by studying the ways in which the lives of the people can best be improved.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remembered as someone who made a difference in people's lives.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watergate and I was seven

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Newspaper boy and I had that for 1 year

What is your favorite book? Why?

Native Son by Richard Wright because it illustrates the struggles of growing up as a poor black youth and the injustices brought upon him. I highlights a discriminatory and unjust society.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain Picard

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Don't stop believing.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Dealing with the inequality and racism inherent in our society.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The fact that it has two go back to the people every two years to renew its mandate.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily, so that representatives can think outside the box.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Climate change and stopping endless wars that threaten our very survival.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

If elections are publicly funded two years is enough and allows for decent accountability, but when there is no public funding of elections fundraising ends up taking too much time of a two year term and corrupts the system. Without public funding four years would be better to insure adequate time for the work at hand.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am in favor of term limits for a maximum of 12 years regardless of the office.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Conyers Jr.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I was attending a worker’s rally in downtown Raleigh when someone in a pickup truck rode by and shouted, “Understand economics!” In other words, we cannot pay workers a decent, respectful, living wage because the economics of this country doesn’t allow that. Custodians don’t deserve it. Bus drivers don’t deserve it. Warehouse workers don’t deserve it. Food service industry workers don’t deserve it. The workers don’t deserve it. You don’t deserve it. Only the upper class deserves it. This sounds a lot like the Antebellum South: the rich planters own the plantations, and the workers get scraps and beatings when they ask for more. How dare you workers ask for more! How dare you ask for respect as a person! Are you really a person?

I think and believe you are! That’s why I support a living wage of at least 25 dollars an hour. And, that’s just the starting point! A worker in Chapel Hill told me last year that they were offered a raise of 91 cents an hour. 91 cents. Please let that sink in. Where can one live in Chapel Hill making a salary that pays 16.91 an hour? Obviously, she has to work two jobs. And take care of a family. This is suppression of the workers. Most of my opponents support increasing a minimum wage bit by bit. They approve of a 91 cent raise and call it progress. What’s progressing is their political careers and the portfolios of the upper class, who don’t pay their fair amount of taxes, but that’s a different story! The problem is that we DO understand economics! We understand our worth! We can’t be bought by 91 cents and a promise for progress. We aren’t wishing on a star or looking for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. I will support the workers getting what is right and just! I respect and honor workers! A vote for me is striking a blow at corporate greed and those who have sacrificed workers in the temple of the Capitalist God: greed. The shame. 91 cents. I proudly advocate for a living wage of at least 25 dollars an hour.

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Tell us your favorite joke.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

You can sometimes compromise on policy, if it moves you forward, but never on principle.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

My priorities are to cut military spending to that which legitimately defensive and invest in healthcare for all, education, addressing the climate crisis and promoting a healthy vibrant economy that can easily afford livable wages.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

In a way that insures power is not abused, whether by the public or private sector, and the executive is accountable for carrying out its actions. Similarly investigative power should be used in a way so as to help formulate the best legislation for the benefit of the people as a whole.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The North Carolina Green Party, Jill Stein, Matt Hoh, Green Congressional Candidate Committee.

What committees interest you?

Appropriations and education

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

People should have the right to know what their government is doing all the time and have the right to hold it accountable for all its actions.