Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 6th Congressional District in 2022 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedFight for and protect health care for all, including access to birth control and abortion. Learn more
Protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all. Learn more
Reform the broken criminal justice system by Fighting for the federal legalization of marijuana and working to roll back mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses Banning private prisons and detention centers nationwide Ending cash bail Banning the death penalty. Learn more
Diversify our base of businesses by encouraging green energy, renewables, green technologies, retail, manufacturing, industry, and infrastructure projects, while bringing new jobs to our district. Learn more
Work toward creating state colleges/universities and trade schools that are much more affordable and phasing into free tuition at state colleges. Learn more
In Congress, I will continue to fight to: Expand access to community college degrees and funding to enable more certifications, degrees, and programs to create more direct-to-hire graduates Use community colleges for trades and apprenticeships training programs as well as other technical certifications and training programs. Learn more
Engage the trades with education leaders to encourage employment after high school for students who choose not to attend college Secure tuition debt relief with incentives and credits for taking on critical jobs that are unfilled Support debt cancellation of up to $50,000 for those with outstanding student loans and incomes of less than $100,000 a year. Additionally, I support robust debt cancellation on a sliding scale for those with incomes between $100,000 and $250,000. Learn more
In Congress, I will continue to fight to: Facilitate a transition away from fossil fuels while ensuring a just transition for fossil fuel industry workers Encourage and create programs to develop renewable energy projects and jobs, such as wind and solar, and reducing our dependence on foreign oil Rebuild the EPA to enable the protection of our air and water for future generations. Learn more
Advance environmental justice Through passing a green economy and establishing new programs, we can end the practice of environmental racism that still exists in Chicagoland. Learn more
Allocate funds for green space in every community. When there is more green space in a community, it not only creates recreational amenities, but it also improves physical and mental health outcomes. Learn more
In Congress, I will continue to fight to: End Citizens United and adopt a small-dollar fundraising model for all federal campaigns Stop legislators from being able to take money from corporations and corporate lobbyists. Learn more
In Congress, I will continue to fight to: Reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban Support the Second Amendment for law-abiding and responsible gun owners Require gun safety training with any issuance of a license. Learn more
Champion red-flag laws to prevent purchases of firearms by people who are demonstrating threatening behavior in-person, people who have restraining orders or have been arrested on assault, battery/other threatening behavior on social media, or who have a history/pattern of making threatening statements. Learn more
Roll out Medicare for All. Learn more
Reduce drug pricing significantly with negotiated pricing and trade with other countries Expand Medicare to include vision, dental, hearing, and long-term care, and lower the eligibility age to 60. Learn more
Bringing mental health services to all health care facilities, decreasing the stigma of mental health diagnoses, and restoring a budget for mental health research Prioritize funding for cancer therapy and cancer research. Learn more
Address the opioid crisis as a public health issue Pass the CARE Act, which would expand funding for treatment, support, and research on addiction through a 2% “wealth tax” on ultra-millionaires Expand access and funding for addiction treatment and facilities in communities that need them the most. Learn more
Enforce affordable housing requirements and creating pathways to income growth by means of home ownership. Learn more
Provide information about a path to citizenship in a kiosk in every library and post office Create a strong guest and temporary worker pathway to citizenship Strengthen, improve, and streamline the visa and green card process Partner with border countries on practical solutions to solve their crises in their countries to reduce the need to leave. Learn more
In Congress, I will keep fighting to: Secure and advance immigrants’ rights Protect DACA recipients, DREAMers, and TPS holders Implement a path to citizenship that is unambiguous and expedient Reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and end detention of children and families. Learn more
Expand access to public transportation and allocating federal funds to do so, prioritizing community development on vacant and under-utilized land and fostering neighborhood growth. Learn more
Advance transportation and infrastructure in IL06 and the entire Chicagoland area Review the entire transportation market and assess it as a fully integrated system from top to bottom to prioritize top sites, particularly crumbling bridges throughout the district, congested areas, and address transportation deserts throughout IL-06. Learn more
In Congress, I will continue to fight to: Reduce emissions and address climate action by improving public transit systems Drive electrification of transit, cars, and fleets Make housing and new buildings greener, sustainable, and more affordable. Learn more
Convene all levels of government with the RTA, CTA, Metra, and class 1 freight providers to address safety and congestions issues due to blocked crossings and train idling Make our public transportation systems and local infrastructure more accessible to persons with disabilities Fill transportation deserts to allow new businesses to thrive and allow individuals to travel easily. Learn more
Make the ultra-wealthy millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share of taxes. Learn more
Elevate wages by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour plus cost of living increases. Learn more
Create workforce training, short-term certification training, and skills training programs for new and displaced workers in community colleges for gig economy jobs, green jobs, trades, and tech opportunities. Learn more
Prioritize affordable and universal child care. Learn more
Empower unions through requirements to include a member of labor management on every board of directors, 6-12 grade vocational training opportunities, access to new job and apprenticeship programs. Learn more
Increase awareness of and prioritize workforce training, especially green workforce training, to empower small businesses and increase their ability to thrive. Learn more
Guarantee paid family leave. Learn more
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