Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Minnesota 1st Congressional District in 2022 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedWomen (and men) should have autonomy over their bodies. I believe that laws banning abortion violate the 13th Amendment -- the abolition of slavery. Forcing someone to go unwillingly through childbirth constitutes forced involuntary servitude. Learn more
Those in law enforcement have always had a special place in my heart. It could be that my hearing loss kept me out of military service and federal law enforcement. Yet, I will always have the backs of our fellow citizens who have dedicated their lives to protecting the rest of us. Learn more
I am a big believer in maintaining America's position as a global military leader and guardian of freedom. To that, we need to fully support our military through state-of-the-art technology, as well as top-notch care for service members and veterans. Learn more
I support programs that offer high school graduates free two-year community and technical college education. An educated populace is likely to have more economic advantages and fewer criminal interactions. To maintain our global leadership, we must up our education game and realize that education is not only for the privileged but a way to increase American stature. To that, public education programs, policies, and standards must be regulated by education professionals, not by a few disgruntled political bullies. Learn more
I fully support regulation that reduces or eliminates pollution. I believe in preservation and conservation of our resources. Once something has been done to damage our environment, it is staggeringly difficult to correct it, as we are witnessing in the current global climate change. Learn more
I believe in a federal ban on carrying concealed weapons without a federal firearms permit, which would be available to those in private security and the like. This policy would not interfere in homeowners or businesses protecting their property. Learn more
If anything, the COVID pandemic has taught us of the frailty of our healthcare system. I support a national healthcare coverage program, on par with what we offer our veterans. A third grader should not receive less healthcare than a veteran. Learn more
I fully support a lenient acceptance policy of those who wish to come here, with the caveat that newcomers should have those basic skills that most Americans should have: A basic command of the English language, simple math skills, some U.S. civics. I think it is reasonable for most new immigrants to be given the opportunities to gain such qualifications before attaining full citizenship. Learn more
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