Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 19th Congressional District in 2018 New York 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedAll people are created equal and, under U.S. law have the right to be treated as such. Learn more
We are a country founded on the enslavement of one population by another. It’s a poisonous inheritance that must, like all diseases/afflictions, be acknowledged so that it can begin to be healed. Learn more
Protect the First Amendment at all costs. Learn more
Forced arbitration is unconstitutional, tort is out of control. Learn more
The insanity of a “for profit” prison system and the cycle of fines and debts that keep many low-income residents bound to a life in and out of courts and jails is appalling and detrimental to our nation. Learn more
We have great local food, and people want to visit us. We need to keep it that way and expand the access and experiences to all parts of NY19. Tourist spending generates direct and indirect positive economic impact. Learn more
NY19 agriculturists and small business owners produce some of the most incredible food, beer, wine and dairy in the world, created sustainably with a positive impact on the environment and community, so we need to get the word out. Learn more
We need to expand public school curriculum to one that is appropriate for the time we live in and the challenges ahead. Learn more
I will support policy that either supplements cost of continuing education for adults wanting to return to school. Learn more
Beyond the above, we should think about a “Voter’s Ed” class provided to teens before they graduate. Learn more
I am also in support of universal pre-school for America’s youth Learn more
We also need food to eat. And growing edible food requires non-toxic air, water and soil. Learn more
We also cannot survive without water. Clean water. Learn more
We cannot survive without air to breathe. Clean air. Learn more
I take the issue of climate change very seriously and believe the overwhelming majority of scientists. Learn more
I will support and propose legislation that encourages measures to stop/reverse its progression. Learn more
Support legislature that limits the number of guns allowed per person. Learn more
Support responsible gun ownership, which includes background checks and a universal registry. Learn more
Free people of the paralyzing anxiety trying to decide IF they (or their child) should go to the doctor, HOW will they pay for it and what other necessities they would have to SACRIFICE in order to pay for that medical care. Learn more
Include access to mental health resources. People having regular, steady access to mental health services would aid so many issues in our nation, from mass shootings to opioid addiction. Honestly, it costs us more NOT do to this, in every way. Learn more
Liberate businesses small and large to hire more employees without having to be concerned about the cost of benefits. Learn more
Aside from the obvious advantages of universal health care being the moral thing to do, a single system would also be a massive and consistent infusion of capital into our economy. Learn more
Free up billions of man-hours no longer spent ill, or avoiding injury, or filling out burdensome medical paperwork. Learn more
Love him or hate him, Governor Cuomo is rocking out on healthcare and making NY a leader in new, comprehensive, affordable healthcare solutions. Learn more
It is IMPERATIVE that we do whatever is necessary to bring all of NY19 up-to-date with a widely available and affordable information infrastructure including, but not limited to, high-speed Internet and reliable cellular service. Learn more
Work hard to inform people of the existing tax credits, payments and free aid available as part of NYC DEP and NYC Watershed Learn more
“No taxation without representation!” The new tax overhaul favors the extremely wealthy and massive multinational corporations. Learn more
I will refuse to succumb to lobbyists who trade in poison and do not have the best interests of our population, our planet in mind. Learn more
The biggest threats to national security are climate change and a massive national debt. Learn more
Allow businesses to remove limits on employees’ hours Learn more
Give workers with more hours and opportunities would have more income and therefore spend more money durably boosting the American economy. Learn more
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