Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Minnesota 8th Congressional District in 2018 Minnesota 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedWe need to explore alternatives to arrest and incarceration. We need to expand programs that unite and heal families, rather than breaking them up, rather than feeding cycles of trauma. We need safe spaces where people can reach out for help with addiction, with no fear of criminal consequences and without losing their children. Learn more
As your Congressman, I will prioritize funding top-notch substance abuse programs focused on prevention, treatment, relapse prevention, and well-regulated Methadone treatment where Methadone is called for. We need to expand support for those struggling with addiction, meet their specific needs culturally and individually, provide funding for additional services, and make sure programs are assessable to all communities. It’s important that federal funds make it down to the grassroots movements—programs working side-by-side with people in the midst of addiction. It’s also essential to expand culturally specific programs and address disparities and social inequities in our communities. Learn more
We need to develop policies that will reduce the grip this epidemic has on our communities; incentivize alternatives in the health care system; fund research on treating the chronic pain that currently afflicts 100 million Americans, and find alternative options offered by single-payer health care programs. Learn more
Addicts need to be treated as the sick people they are in treatment settings. Treating addiction in the treatment setting would save us more than half of what it would cost to incarcerate addicts. Learn more
I will fight the job killing Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal to help strengthen and bring back our manufacturing and taconite mining jobs here in the 8th Congressional district. Learn more
By taxing investment income at an equal rate to salaries, the total current student debt could be forgiven in 10 years. Think of how the economy would boom with that debt forgiven. Learn more
I believe that equal access to a complete education is fundamental to a just and sustainable economy and environment. At a minimum, the first two years of college or technical school should be free to every American student. Learn more
I will fight global warming with a two-pronged approach that both discourages fossil fuel use and incentivizes green energy investment. We need sweeping, near-term—not long-term—reduction of fossil fuel usage. Learn more
As your congressman, I would call for and support a massive public investment in renewable energy and the electrical infrastructure to make it possible. Learn more
I propose increasing the federal gas tax 5 cents per gallon per year. As part of this proposal, we should allow states to keep the tax money that they raise in their states for their roads and bridges. We need to put America back to work rebuilding our infrastructure. We need to incentive green energy usage. Learn more
I will vote to strengthen and enforce environmental laws. Also, I will not lie to you about the toxic risks to our water from the copper-sulfide mines like Polymet. After I am elected, I will not grease the wheels for these industries who refuse to invest in technology that could increase our economy without endangering the life, we in northern Minnesota love. The risk of continued support of copper-sulfide mining is not what could happen to our waterways but rather what will happen. Learn more
I fully support the “We the People” Amendment which would be the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. By reserving inalienable rights as outlined in the Constitution to the people of the United States only, power will return to the people. Learn more
I also support reducing magazine capacity, closing the gun show loophole for all guns, implementing stricter permitting, longer wait periods, and stronger background checks with psychological evaluations for new gun owners after these bills becomes law. Learn more
I fully support legislation to re-implement the provisions of the 1994 assault weapon ban. I also want us to strengthen it by grandfathering in the law-abiding current gun owners affected, but not allowing them to transfer ownership of the assault weapon. There should also be an offer from the Federal Government then to buy the weapon from the owner or their estate. Naturally, I will oppose a sunset provision on this legislation. Learn more
I want to be clear, I will support the ownership of guns that people already own. In no way am I proposing or implying that we confiscate anyone’s guns. Learn more
A single-payer health care system is the beginning of the work toward a just and sustainable society. Health care is a human right! As your US Representative in Congress, I will not be bought, I will fight for single payer. Learn more
I support the “Homeless Bill of Rights” and the humanitarian principles it embodies. Learn more
I propose increasing the federal gas tax 5 cents per gallon per year. As part of this proposal, we should allow states to keep the tax money that they raise in their states for their roads and bridges. We need to put America back to work rebuilding our infrastructure. We need to incentive green energy usage. Learn more
I will fight the raid on the Social Security trust fund, eliminate the cap on wages that Social Security is paid on, lower retirement age and increase the cost of living adjustments. Learn more
The tax plan that was just passed by the Republicans in congress will add trillions to our deficit. This debt will be passed on to our children and their children if we do not stop it. I will vote to repeal the tax plan that will take effect in 2019. Learn more
A federal minimum wage of $15 is a fair starting place to stimulate the economy and elevate our struggling middle class. Learn more
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