Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Oregon 3rd Congressional District in 2020 Oregon Primary Election.
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In an age of unregulated capitalism, we should have a maximum wage as well as a minimum wage. Learn more
The government should be the guarantor of last resort for a job for anyone who wants one, but cannot secure one. Learn more
Guaranteed Access to Truly Equal Public Education. Learn more
Public education should be extended to two years of community college or trade school. Learn more
In order for our communities to thrive, every single community member must have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to secure a living wage job. Public education should be extended to two years of community college or trade school. We are facing significant shortages of tradespeople. We can’t import plumbers and electricians. These are good, union-protected, secure, rewarding jobs. It’s time to start investing in our human infrastructure—the people who keep this country running. Learn more
I support a Green New Deal to spur environmental justice and energy independence. Learn more
We need to end our use of fossil fuels and halt the subsidies, sweetheart deals, and exceptions that are offered in the name of the economy. Learn more
We need to execute public transit plans that wean us off of our individual car habits. Learn more
We need to focus all of our efforts and energies into combating the greatest threat that mankind has ever known. Under the Green New Deal, it can be done. Learn more
As described in HR 4000, ranked choice voting would help to provide real choice to voters. Additionally having multiple representatives elected per district would enable more voices to be heard. Fair representation requires more voices to be heard. It is a solid reason why I support HR 4000. Learn more
Restore the Voting Rights Act. Learn more
Overturn Citizens United. Learn more
We need to enact Oregon’s Vote by Mail system across the country. Learn more
It is imperative that people get basic training on proper handling, securing, and keeping of firearms prior to purchase. Learn more
We need universal background checks that close the gun show loophole. Learn more
I support Universal Healthcare. Learn more
We need to ensure that people have universal healthcare, access to public education, and fully protected civil rights. Learn more
We need to provide basic housing for those at the very bottom. Restrict unearned rent. Promote policies that increase density and efficiencies in housing stock. Learn more
We need a Housing First program, as modeled in Salt Lake City, New Orleans, and Scandinavia, coupled with a Single-Payer Medicare for All System that includes comprehensive care for body and mind, including drug dependency and mental health. Learn more
We need a Housing First program, as modeled in Salt Lake City, New Orleans, and Scandinavia, coupled with a Single-Payer Medicare for All System that includes comprehensive care for body and mind, including drug dependency and mental health. Learn more
As a nation of immigrants, we should not close the door on those who come after us. If we want folks to wait in line, then we need to make it a fair and singular line. Learn more
As a nation of immigrants, we should not close the door on those who come after us. If we want folks to wait in line, then we need to make it a fair and singular line. Learn more
The majority of public transit systems receive only a small fraction of revenue from fares. Fare enforcement is a significant cost to transit systems. Providing truly free public transit for all would provide working families a reprieve in costs. Reduce traffic and congestion. Encourage greener and more efficient transit. Increase productivity. Help reduce our overall dependency on fossil fuels. Learn more
Providing truly free public transit for all would provide working families a reprieve in costs; reduce traffic and congestion; encourage greener and more efficient transit; increase productivity; and help reduce our overall dependency on fossil fuels. Learn more
It is imperative we get big money out of politics. Learn more
We need to tax the rich, not only on income but on net worth. Learn more
We must combat so-called Right to Work legislation and overturn the Janus decision. Learn more
We need to protect unions and strengthen the ability of workers to form them. Card check or the majority sign-up method is one way to do this. Learn more
Instead of protecting the jobs and industries of the past, we need to devote our united efforts to the jobs of the future. Learn more
The fight for fifteen dollars per hour was a good start, but we need to ensure that folks can live and thrive on one full-time job. Learn more
The government should be the guarantor of last resort for a job for anyone who wants one, but cannot secure one. For those who have had difficulties securing and maintaining a job, they can gain training, housing, and employment through a job guarantee, establish a work history, and get a good start on their future. Learn more
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