Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 32nd Congressional District in 2022 California Primary Election.
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We need to create a new relationship between police and communities based on trust and respect. We can do this by creating national standards on police escalation of force protocols and by increasing transparency standards during investigations of misconduct. We need to support police officers with quality training in these new tactics. Learn more
Expand programs to help veterans transition from military service to the civilian economy. Learn more
We have to provide a quality education, and mental health and counseling services for every child. We need to end the zero-tolerance policies, school disturbance laws, and the over-policing of schools that are leading to kids being treated like criminals. Learn more
Aarika will support universal preschool, reduce the emphasis on standardized testing, preserve art and music programs, advocate for vocational schools, and support college debt forgiveness programs. Learn more
Aarika will co-sponsor the Green New Deal to build a clean, efficient energy infrastructure system. We can create thousands of high paying jobs and achieve energy independence while protecting the environment. Learn more
Democracy Dollars solves this problem by putting more than $20 billion in the hands of regular Americans. Every eligible voter will receive a $100 voucher per election cycle which they can only use for a campaign contribution. When regular Americans become the largest source of campaign contributions, politicians will start working for the teachers and the crossing guards. Learn more
Allows voters to cast their ballots for who they believe in without fear of wasting their vote. Learn more
We need universal background checks which would close the gun show loophole and we need national standards around disqualifications for gun ownership. Learn more
Arika will support the Medicare for All Act of 2019 and any legislation that will expand coverage for Americans. Medicare for All creates an efficient healthcare system based in justice and equality. Every American has a right to be healthy. Learn more
We need to work toward long term solutions by improving educational opportunities, creating jobs by stimulating the local economy, and working towards affordable housing to prevent our residents from becoming homeless in the first place. Learn more
Expand immigration quotas for workers vital to the economy such as agricultural workers. Learn more
She will work to pass Universal Basic Income and Medicare for All to put more spending power in the hands of CA-32 residents and remove the burden of health care costs from business owners. Learn more
. Local journalism is a public good. In situations where local news companies cannot afford to stay in business, they should be subsidized by the federal government. The cost of allowing local journalism to fail is more than we can afford. Learn more
Universal Basic Income (UBI) provides every American citizen a basic guaranteed living stipend once they turn 18. Learn more
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