Currently holds the office of Interior Department Secretary until January 1, 1970.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New Mexico 1st Congressional District in 2020 New Mexico General Election.
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Get StartedI support a woman's right to choose when and how to have a child, full access to contraception and believe that everyone should have access to affordable healthcare -- which means we need to expand access to abortion care. Learn more
Transgender Americans have the same rights as all Americans -- and I will fight to ensure my transgender neighbors have access to the same dignity, jobs, social services, and housing as we all do. This includes fighting the inhumane “bathroom bills” proposed by the GOP that restricts transgender kids and adults from accessing public spaces. Learn more
Our country must live up to the promises made to our Veterans in exchange for their service and their lives. All veterans deserve good health care, including mental health services, and support to transition into civilian jobs. Learn more
We need a financial transaction tax to ensure corporations, millionaires, and billionaires all pay their fair share in taxes, along with a complete repeal and replacement of the GOP tax scam, and the reinstatement of a more robust estate tax. We need to return taxes for the wealthy and corporations to post-World-War-II levels and also ensure that we tax wealth generation, not just wage-labor income. Learn more
I propose a national public child care and pre-k program on the same scale as current calls for free college. Learn more
More federal funding for public k-12 schools. Learn more
Debt-free college. Every student should be able to attend college without financial barriers, and burdens after graduation. Learn more
I will fight for all families for access to clean water, air, and housing that allows us an equal opportunity to raise our families with dignity. We need strong environmental protections to ensure this across industries. Learn more
The GOP’s violence-first foreign policy makes us less safe. Violence creates violence, and I believe the use of force should always be a last resort in America’s foreign policy. The Iran Deal has proven that diplomacy works, and I will work hard to ensure that America embraces diplomacy over violence at all turns. Learn more
I will not accept contributions from corporate PACs, and I will fight to overturn Citizens United and bring democracy back to the people. Learn more
We need 100% background checks and to close loopholes -- especially with gun shows. We need to rid our communities of military-grade weapons; neither hunting nor policing require automatic weapons. We need major funding for behavioral health programs that are accessible to everyone. We need to strip the power of the NRA with commitments from elected officials to not accept campaign contributions. Learn more
We need national public health insurance -- Medicare for All. Learn more
We need to take bold action to address homelessness and our affordable housing crisis across New Mexico and America. Good housing grants us access to good schools, grocery stores, social services, and more. Every American has a right to a roof over their head, and I will work to explore bold ideas to make this a reality. Learn more
I want to stop deportations, protect DREAMers, and I will fight for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants in America. I will fight against Trump’s wall. Learn more
I’ll fight with everything I have for a national public infrastructure bill that creates millions of jobs and rebuilds America’s crumbling roads, parks, bridges, energy, schools, and technology infrastructure. This bill should include massive investment in updating America’s energy grid to prepare us for 100% renewable energy, and millions of good union jobs that include living wages, full benefits, and fair scheduling. Infrastructure improvements should be especially targeted towards poor, black, and brown communities who have been historically neglected by our government. Learn more
Expand social security by ending the cap on taxable income, so that more older Americans can retire with dignity. Current Social Security for many seniors is simply too low to meet basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare. Right now, only income up to $128,400 per year is taxable on social security, meaning our country’s highest earners aren’t paying their fair share. Learn more
I propose a national paid family leave program with six months of leave for all. Learn more
Social services that ensure our kids have the support they need to focus on learning. From reliable food to stable housing and mental health support to communities free from violence, I will fight to ensure our kids have the support they need to learn. Learn more
Pay equality is essential to gender equality. I will support all efforts to close the national pay gap, with a special focus on closing the gap for black, latina, indigenous, and disabled women as well as genderqueer and transgender people -- all of whom deserve equal pay for equal work. Learn more
A federal $15 minimum wage so everyone who works full time can put food on the table and pay rent. Learn more
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