Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - South Carolina 3rd Congressional District in 2018 South Carolina 2018 General Election.
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It is time for all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, to have equal protection under the law. Learn more
I strongly support the Equality Act Learn more
Moving Election Day to a Saturday or making it a national holiday would help reduce some of the burden Learn more
We must end this practice and ensure that voting rights are immediately and automatically restored once non-violent offenders have served their sentences. Learn more
Defend the Voting Rights Act Learn more
We must end this practice by establishing a process for non-partisan redistricting efforts to ensure that no communities are marginalized Learn more
Stop unfair & partisan gerrymandering Learn more
States that have enacted larger early voting periods and no-excuses absentee voting have been found to have increased participation Learn more
End voter disenfranchisement Learn more
The Violence Against Women Act, which provides resources to protect women from domestic violence and sexual assault, must be reauthorized Learn more
Mandatory minimums, which are often racially biased, take power from judges to give the appropriate sentence. Learn more
We must increase access to job training and placement programs and education services so that prisoners are ready to re-enter civilian life Learn more
I support increasing officer training, especially regarding how they should handle stressful situations that may involve mentally ill perpetrators. Learn more
End the use of private, for-profit prisons Learn more
We should also foster positive community interactions between our law enforcement and our community members, such as mentor programs in high crime areas Learn more
Eliminate mandatory minimums and sentencing disparities Learn more
We need to make the VA efficient and guarantee that our veterans have access to healthcare Learn more
we need to do more for our veterans when it comes to job training, education, or affordable housing. Learn more
We must treat drug addiction like a disease, rather than a crime. Learn more
Treat addiction like a disease Learn more
We must empower our doctors to treat illnesses in the best way possible. We need a federal policy so that there is a standard for medical cannabis research and commerce. Learn more
We must maintain healthy relationships with our trade partners Learn more
We must help our farmers in times of need and ensure they have the resources necessary to compete Learn more
I also oppose efforts to weaken consumer protections like the recent attacks on Dodd-Frank regulations and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Learn more
Upgrades to public transportation systems and our highways will open up new areas to economic development and growth. Learn more
We need trade policies that do not punish our agricultural communities. Learn more
Eliminating tuition and expanding apprenticeship and work-study programs will increase the skilled workforce and boost our economy. Learn more
Federal policies can encourage and incentivize sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming practices. This is good for preserving our land and protecting it so future generations can continue to farm. Learn more
I do not support these tariffs Learn more
Sustained investment in wind and solar could create 100,000 new jobs in South Carolina Learn more
Real immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants will help prevent labor shortages in our agricultural communities. Learn more
The proposed tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other materials used in the automotive industry will adversely impact thousands of automotive employees here in the SC-3. Learn more
I support the bipartisan effort to reinstate Glass-Steagall to help prevent another major economic disaster. Learn more
We need sustained investment in rural infrastructure from roads to internet access to modernized water systems. Learn more
We must save funding for programs like Title I, Title IX, and IDEA that ensure equal education for all Americans regardless of their learning abilities, their race, their gender, or their income. Learn more
We must enact programs to ensure affordable higher education, such as lower student loan interest rates and more student incentives. Learn more
Eliminating tuition and expanding apprenticeship and work-study programs will increase the skilled workforce and boost our economy. Learn more
we must enact programs to ensure that everyone can access the education and training they need to succeed at a cost that is affordable to everyone. Learn more
Our schools are underfunded, and college is becoming unaffordable to all but the wealthy Learn more
Everyone deserves the opportunity of a quality education, but our public education system is under attack. Learn more
She will continue to fight to save public education just as she has fought her entire life. Learn more
we must commit to reducing fossil fuel dependence and invest heavily in clean and renewable energy like wind and solar. Learn more
I will push for us to rejoin the Paris Agreement. Learn more
The Clean Air Act is one of the most successful environmental laws in history. It has reduced smog and ozone pollution and returned nearly $40 in benefits for every dollar spent. Learn more
Safe, clean drinking water is a right. Learn more
I strongly oppose offshore drilling on our coasts Learn more
Sustained investment in wind and solar could create 100,000 new jobs in South Carolina Learn more
I will fight to protect our coasts and stand up to any efforts to drill offshore. Learn more
Federal policies can encourage and incentivize sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming practices. This is good for preserving our land and protecting it so future generations can continue to farm. Learn more
We must maintain healthy relationships with our trade partners Learn more
I support universal background checks Learn more
We must strengthen our background check system, expand the definition of domestic abuser to close loopholes, and empower law enforcement to confiscate firearms when responding to domestic violence incidents Learn more
We must empower researchers, at places like the CDC, to study gun violence and make recommendations on how it can be reduced. Learn more
I support a ban on high-capacity magazines and bump stocks Learn more
Mental health is often blamed after high-profile mass shootings, but there has been no real increase in Congressional funding Learn more
we must make sure that the ban is not reinstated and that we appropriate adequate funding for these critical studies. Learn more
we must do more to expand coverage through Medicaid expansion and an affordable public option Learn more
Healthcare is a basic human right Learn more
The Affordable Care Act expanded healthcare to millions of Americans, and over 25,000 people in the SC-3 would lose their insurance if it were repealed. Learn more
Adding a public option, where anyone can buy into the Medicare system will help everyone by expanding coverage and lowering subsidies. Learn more
Allowing Medicare to negotiate prices with drug companies would substantially reduce costs. Learn more
All women must have access to healthcare, including preventative care, such as mammograms and yearly physicals Learn more
The ACA made it illegal for insurance companies to deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions. Learn more
Additionally, importing lower-cost drugs from Canada and making it easier to bring generic drugs to the market would go a long way to reducing prices Learn more
the best way to provide healthcare to everyone at the lowest cost is to create a Medicare-for-all system Learn more
Real immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants will help prevent labor shortages in our agricultural communities. Learn more
We must keep our promise to them and provide a pathway to citizenship. Learn more
Illegal immigration has gone down in recent years and will continue to do so if we pass comprehensive reform that actually addresses the problem. Learn more
I support border security and enforcing our current immigration laws. Learn more
separating families and ripping children out of the arms of their parents is wrong. Learn more
I also support thorough vetting of refugees seeking asylum in the U.S. Learn more
A key way to reduce border crossings is better foreign aid policies to actually help the countries from which so many refugees are fleeing Learn more
A wall will do nothing to stop people from illegally crossing the border Learn more
Upgrades to public transportation systems and our highways will open up new areas to economic development and growth. Learn more
I support net neutrality Learn more
Problems with our infrastructure cost us hundreds of billions per year, and sustained federal investment is needed to address the issue. Learn more
I will push for Congress to enact real legislation (not FCC rules) to guarantee net neutrality and a free and open internet Learn more
We need sustained investment in rural infrastructure from roads to internet access to modernized water systems. Learn more
We must defend Social Security from cuts and help to ensure its solvency going forward. Learn more
We must protect Medicare at all costs Learn more
I support raising the taxable income cap Learn more
Expanding Medicare to cover dental and vision will make healthcare more affordable for our seniors Learn more
Our current tax system and the most recent tax bill benefit the wealthy far more than the average American. We need a tax system where everyone pays a fair share. Learn more
We must close loopholes that allow millionaires and billionaires to pay extremely low tax rates. Learn more
I support the rights of all workers to organize and ensure a livable wage and safe working conditions. Learn more
I support increasing the federal minimum wage Learn more
The United States is one of the only developed countries in the world without paid family or sick leave. Learn more
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