“It's not about living forever, but creating something that will…” - Andy Warhol

About Me

Hey there! 👋 My name's Robert Michael Vanleeuwen ('van Leeuwen')(🌐). I'm a Community Activist from Southern California. A fan of all things photography, technology, and design. I'm also interested in writing, travel, and politics… obviously 🙄. I believe in being opinionated, standing up for what's right. I'm guided by my heart, survived at all times by my daughter Marjorie 💞 , B & Ky (Ll) #PromisesNeverBroken #TruthNeverChanges #ILY

Political Posture (quoted)

Vanleeuwen is described as a “Centrist Independent” and has express views on sociological & cultural influences. While taking a more conservative approach in his political stance on family values & immigration, he has notably adopted a number of liberal positions on social justice reform. (See We wiki./)

》Quotes

• “The only thing I fear is a world where injustice stands and hate possesses our hearts.” - Robert Vanleeuwen
• “Innocence bears no weight to the cruel at heart, for their goals seek nothing more than selfishness and greed.” - Robert Vanleeuwen
• “One of the most fundamental principles of freedom is arguably that our opinions be never the requisite for criminal sanction or imprisonment. Where such is... One MUST question both motive & integrity... lest he be complicit in its malice” -Robert Vanleeuwen

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》Public Opn. / Comment

• In RE Cal. Social Services Order 0324-02 (Reg.24 43-Z CRLB 1387 [CalWorks HvP Amend.])(Opn. Of Vanleeuwen, R., Dissenting)(Read on Substack)
• In RE Cal. Peace Officer Standards & Training Notice 12/20/24 (Reg.24 51-Z CRLB 1689 [CalPOSTAmend.])(Opn. Of Vanleeuwen, R., Concurring)(Read on Substack)

》Voting Stances

➟ US

H.R.10277 — (🗳️Votes Yes) Establish a limited deduction for rent on primary residence.

H.R.10255 — (🗳️Votes Yes) Provides tools to deter state actors from detaining US citizens for political leverage, personal interests.

H.R.10226 — (🗳️Votes Yes) To ensure US Military Reservists deployed receive education loan forgiveness credit.

H.R.10223 — (🗳️Votes Yes) 2nd Look Act of 2024. Creates a process to request review of crim. convictions of 10 years or longer, independent of habeas procedure.

➟ California

AB-53 - (🗳️Votes Yes) Income Tax Exclusion: Military Retirement & Surviving Spouse Benefit Payments.