Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 6th Congressional District in 2018 Illinois 2018 Primary Election.
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Get StartedShe believes that women deserve equal pay for equal work, that parents should be able to take paid leave from work when a child is born or a family member is sick, and that every woman has the right to control her own body. She believes that Planned Parenthood serves a vital role in promoting women’s health and should continue to be funded by federal health care dollars. Learn more
Supports equal rights Learn more
Supports fostering inclusion of people of color who have often been excluded from the tech sector; training the existing workforce and those who are unemployed for good-paying technology jobs Learn more
She opposes laws — such as disproportionate penalties for minor drug offenses — that have resulted in the mass incarceration of people of color. Learn more
she opposes efforts to ban transgender soldiers from serving their country. Learn more
Amanda believes that the military-industrial complex has resulted in excessive and unnecessary military spending — often more than even the military requests — that can be reduced without having any negative impact on the safety of the United States. Learn more
Amanda supports diplomacy as our primary tool of engagement, and she believes that military action should only be used as a last resort. Learn more
Supports getting unrestrained prescription drug costs under control by allowing Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies and by re-importing drugs from Canada Learn more
Supports a revitalized manufacturing industry, including expanded green manufacturing Learn more
Supports young people having entry points into the tech sector, entrepreneurship, and small business growth Learn more
Supports significant federal investment in science and technology, which is the foundation of future economic growth Learn more
Supports regulation of the financial sector, including the Glass-Steagall Act, Dodd-Frank, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Learn more
Believes that a strong and growing middle class is the cornerstone of our economy Learn more
Supports making educational opportunity available to all Learn more
Supports balancing the need for both teacher freedom in the classroom and standard measures of student achievement and funding for music, art, sports, and other extracurricular and creative opportunities for students Learn more
Supports the ability of students all over the 6th district to explore creative interests through their schools Learn more
Supports expanding opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education (and including girls equally in these opportunities) Learn more
Believes that climate change is a real threat that it also provides an opportunity for to transform our economy Learn more
Supports investment in geothermal, wind and solar energies to create thousands of good-paying jobs in Illinois and the 6th district Learn more
Supports a scientific-based approach to environmental policy for clean air, water, and energy Learn more
Supports diplomacy as our primary tool of engagement Learn more
Believes America is a stronger and safer nation if we are a trusted member and leader of the community of nations Learn more
She supports efforts to minimize partisan gerrymandering, including restoring and expanding the Voting Rights Act. Learn more
While Russian involvement in our 2016 election is not often the first thing people talk about when they meet Amanda, she believes it is the role of Congress to ensure that a full investigation be conducted and that the Mueller investigation be fully funded and supported. Learn more
Amanda supports a Constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision. Learn more
Congress needs to act on many fronts – sensible gun laws, universal background checks, more funding for mental health programs, and additional funding for school safety measures. Learn more
Amanda supports reinstatement of the Assault Weapons Ban. Learn more
Supports single payer Health Care Learn more
Supports providing affordable health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions Learn more
Opposes TrumpCare Learn more
Opposes the Trump Administration’s Muslim ban, and believes the existing protocols we have in place to vet refugees have proven to be safe and secure for the American people Learn more
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship for the millions of immigrants living and paying taxes in the United States and contributing to our society and economy Learn more
Opposes President Trump’s proposed elimination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") program Learn more
Believes immigrants to the United States from around the world are an integral part of our history and our future Learn more
Supports rebuilding roads and bridges, developing the green economy, modernizing our water delivery systems and our high-speed broadband networks Learn more
She supports the Disability Integration Act, which would allow people with disabilities to live and receive services integrated in their communities. Learn more
Believes that the historic level of income inequality is a serious problem that must be addressed in part by ensuring that the wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share in taxes Learn more
Supports raising minimum wage to a living wage, starting with a $15 per hour federal minimum wage Learn more
Supports organized labor and believes in unions and collective bargaining rights Learn more
Believes that so-called "right to work" laws mean the right to work "for less" " less money, fewer benefits, reduced worker safety, and zero job security Learn more
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