Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 6th Congressional District in 2020 New Jersey Primary Election.
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Get StartedIn Congress, Russ will volunteer to sit on a special committee to examine a UBI. It would be tasked with: - Investigating the economic and social impacts of providing $1,000 a month to every person in America over the age of 18. Learn more
We must fully fund education at the federal level, ending the injustice of our zip codes determining our quality of education. We must also allow students to attend public colleges and universities without owing a dime. Finally, must provide universal childcare and pre-K, as the earliest years of a child’s life are key to future academic and career success. These policies will offset the effect of the racial wealth gap, which privileges white communities. Learn more
We're going to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, to realize the American promise of equal opportunity. Tuition-free public college allows students to dedicate themselves to their studies, without having to worry about being able to afford the next semester. Learn more
Fully fund public education through federal investment, vastly reducing the property tax burden. Learn more
The Green New Deal is a 21st century economic growth package that will create 20 million new jobs and transition our nation to 100% renewable energy. The Green New Deal addresses multiple issues at the same time: the climate crisis, income inequality, racial inequality, national security, and our crumbling infrastructure. Learn more
Russ supports the creation of a special committee in the House to study and produce recommendations for reparations for descendants of enslaved Americans. Learn more
Medicare for All, a single-payer system, will save New Jerseyans an average of $3,000 per year on health insurance. Learn more
Housing is a human right, and it's time we treat is as such. The US government should guarantee housing to all, investing in new, affordable, desirable homes. We all need a roof over our heads, and the safety, comfort, and chance to prosper that it provides. Learn more
Eliminating financial status as a category of consideration for immigration applications; one’s income does not determine one’s worth. Learn more
Reforming the immigration system to make a path to citizenship straightforward and accessible. Learn more
New Jersey has high property taxes because we do not receive enough from the federal government to fund our schools. Therefore, Russ will fight for the federal funding of our schools, which will lower property taxes in New Jersey. Learn more
Enforce pay equity. Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to achieve pay parity between women and men. Learn more
Russ supports a $20 an hour minimum wage, indexed to inflation and cost-of-living increases. Properly adjusted since its creation, today’s minimum wage would be $33 an hour. Learn more
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