Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District in 2018 Massachusetts 2018 Primary Election.
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Get StartedMinorities who deserve to see equal representation, equal pay, criminal justice reform, and to have their voices heard in the halls of power. Learn more
Women who deserve to be paid equally for their work and to have control over their reproductive rights; Learn more
Members of the LGBTQ community who deserve to live as their authentic selves without stigma, fearing for personal safety, job or housing loss, or medical coverage; Learn more
I will fight for increased federal funding, additional research, and standards for recovery programs and will always continue to seek input from the individuals on the front lines of this epidemic whose expertise will guide my policy. Learn more
In Congress, I will fight for funding that allows Massachusetts to continue to innovate in the classroom and ensure that our STEAM curriculum needs are met, educators are supported and have professional development opportunities, and that differentiated learning environments are available to meet students where they are. I believe there is no one size fits all approach to education and that for some students college is not a necessary step. I will advocate to protect our vocational and technical high schools which prepare our kids for in demand, well-paying jobs. Learn more
For those who seek and would benefit from a traditional college education, we must make it more affordable, through grants, tax incentives, low cost loans, and other mechanisms. Learn more
I am proud to have signed the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge, in which I pledge not to take campaign contributions from the oil, gas, and coal industry and instead prioritize the health of our families, climate and democracy over fossil fuel industry profits. Learn more
We must place the Second Amendment alongside the others, not above them. The Second Amendment, properly interpreted, allows for gun ownership but not in an unfettered, unregulated manner. Moreover, ammunition, which is the real danger, should be taxed and regulated as the hazardous product it is. Learn more
Seniors who want to be able to age in place and are being crushed financially by the cost of healthcare; Learn more
The better approach is to allow an improved single payer system to provide a base level of care for those individuals without the resources to opt-in to a private insurance market. Moving to single payer is sensible because the federal government will need to improve on the currently dismal single payer system operated by the Veterans Administration (VA). That critical improvement yields an opportunity to scale the VA to address a larger population of patients. Learn more
Immigrants who want a chance to be a part of this beautiful country and whose status means they lack workplace protections most of us take for granted; Learn more
I do support Senate bill, S.1804, sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, but do not support the House bill, H.R.676, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers. Learn more
Veterans who need our support in combat and when they return home to ensure they can find work, pursue an education, access the highest quality of healthcare to build the life they fought for; and Learn more
Our tax code and regulatory schemes are not fair to middle class Americans or small businesses. Families deserve a tax code that is progressive, a wage that can support a family, access to childcare and family leave, and to not have to decide between making a mortgage payment or paying off a medical bill. These are all issues I will fight tirelessly for in Congress. Learn more
Families deserve a tax code that is progressive, a wage that can support a family, access to childcare and family leave, Learn more
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