Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 16th Congressional District in 2020 Illinois General Election.
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We must incentivize Israel to enter into talks with the Palestinian Authority and encourage Israel to roll back settlement expansions and cooperate with the international community, especially when it comes to military matters. Learn more
I support expunging the records of every person arrested and jailed for marijuana possession and providing economic opportunities to communities of color, who have suffered the most under our punitive approach to marijuana possession. Learn more
As your Representative, I will work toward establishing factories for green industries, creating jobs that look toward the future, and expanding our bustling ecotourism industry around places like Starved Rock State Park. Learn more
Corporations should be held accountable for the permanent effects they have on our air, water, soil, and people. Learn more
There are sensible actions we can take in this fight, including: Implementing a corporate carbon tax Placing a moratorium on offshore drilling and drilling on public lands Investing in efficient public transportation. Learn more
We need to mandate waiting periods; close loopholes; create, fund, and maintain a universal background check; ban high-capacity magazines that allow mass murder before the intervention of our well-trained law enforcement; and permit states to enforce so-called Red Flag laws, which empower those closest to potential perpetrators to act on the kind of information only they might have. We also need to provide resources for training firearm owners and sellers, and for holding each accountable for safety. Learn more
We must fight for the working poor by providing access to quality, affordable housing and ensuring there are opportunities for training and education. Learn more
I proudly support the For the People Act of 2019, which expands voting rights and limits partisan gerrymandering. Learn more
We need comprehensive reform immediately, and in Congress, I will prioritize legislation that takes political power out of the checkbooks of corporations and puts it back into the hands of the people. Learn more
In Congress, I will be a champion for policies that make it clear that discrimination and hatred will not be tolerated for anyone, by anyone. Learn more
We must diversify the jobs market and commit to the kinds of sustainable development that will result in long-term economic health and opportunity, not just short-term solutions to urgent problems. Learn more
We must fight for workers’ rights by supporting unions and opposing legislation that further empowers employers at the expense of their employees. Learn more
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