Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 5th Congressional District in 2018 Illinois 2018 Primary Election.
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Get StartedEquality, Dignity and Respect For All People The immediate recognition and reassurance that all people are created equal. Learn more
Support Law Enforcement Law enforcement officers must protect themselves and all citizens while securing and building trust within their communities. Learn more
The United States has been involved in two long-term conflicts for over 15 years. Only by complete disengagement can we begin to rebuild international respect and credibility. Learn more
Legalizing cannabis is the first step in true criminal justice reform. Legalizing cannabis will bring billions of dollars to the State of Illinois. Learn more
We must provide full support to public school systems, teachers, and administrations. Public schools are the anchors in our communities and are critically important to the foundation and future of this nation. Learn more
We must move towards free college education. We can begin with trade schools and community colleges and eventually make all state universities free tuition free. I fully support student loan forgiveness. Learn more
We must also find ways to provide free trade schools, community colleges, and state universities. Learn more
Supports observing clean energy as an economic opportunity rather than an obstacle. Learn more
The immediate closure of Guantanamo Bay Prison No longer will the United States tolerate or sponsor the indefinite detention, torture nor mistreatment of any person. This base serves as a symbol of oppression and intolerance and must be decommissioned and returned to the people of Cuba. Learn more
Solidarity with Israel: The United States must always consider Israel to be one of its most important allies Learn more
We must continue to have the most widely encompassing diplomatic corps promoting peaceful American and democratic ideals. Learn more
The intelligence community should no longer have free reign over the information, data or personal records of American citizens. This idea of privacy extends into net neutrality, mobile devices and the constant surveillance or targeting from corporations. Learn more
Supports banning assault weapons for civilian use Learn more
Universal Healthcare. Healthcare is a human right. Everyone is deserving of basic medical and mental healthcare. Learn more
We must introduce new programs focusing on health, wellness, diet and exercise, especially for children. Learn more
We as a nation must develop and implement effective community-based health treatment methods to assist the millions of individuals suffering or diagnosed with mental health issues. Learn more
Address Mental Illness A formalized and coordinated national agenda to address mental illness must be created and implemented. Learn more
We must provide both medical and legal assurances that all people are able to determine their own destiny with regard to their bodies. This includes, but is not limited to vaccines, reproductive rights, all birth control methods, medical procedures and end of life care. Likewise, a move toward universal health care is inevitable and necessary. Learn more
Believes that any refugees, asylees, immigrants, or DACA recipients should never be asked to leave their new home. Learn more
All government buildings including polling stations must become compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn more
Further national advocacy and recognition for people with disabilities Learn more
Simplify taxes Logic and reason must be the drivers to a new and modern tax code. No more loopholes or huge tax breaks for corporations. Also, citizens should have the opportunity to opt out of Defense spending with regard to personal taxes. Learn more
Women and Children They must be protected, defended and promoted by implementing basic yet fundamental policies such as: guaranteed equal pay, one full year paid family leave, as well as continued access to reproductive health systems and organizations. Learn more
Strong Unions Having been a union employee most of my career, I know first-hand the importance of the proper protection of employees, safe working conditions, fair wages, benefits and collective bargaining rights. Learn more
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