Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 12th Congressional District in 2018 Texas 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedThe ability to control one’s own body is essential to one’s personal welfare. Learn more
Reproductive autonomy for women means that women get to decide when or if to start a family. Learn more
Women should have reproductive autonomy in order to decide if and when they become mothers. Learn more
Women should be free from violence inside and outside of our homes. I will work for laws that believe victims of rape and harassment, Learn more
I stand opposed to any law or policy that seeks to strip rights and dignity from any of God’s children. Learn more
We all deserve that. As human beings, we are born with inherent dignity and worth, but there are societal roadblocks that keep many of us from achieving all that we are capable of in our pursuit of liberty and happiness. I support all efforts to tear down these barriers. Learn more
I am thankful to be a member of a church that not only supports but welcomes people of all expressions of gender and sexuality, and my dearest wish is that the love and freedom found in my congregation can be extended to all citizens of our country. Learn more
I believe that every person is born with inherent dignity and worth, and my faith tells me that every individual deserves to be loved and have equal rights and access to the benefits afforded to us by our God and our country. Learn more
Women should be free from violence and discrimination. Learn more
I will always stand with my LGBTQIA brothers, sisters, and siblings. As a cosponsor of my school’s LGBTQ+ club, I seek to help all students feel welcome and valued. Learn more
Women deserve to be treated with the same respect as their male counterparts, Learn more
I will also fight against all voter suppression efforts and instead seek to make it easier for people to exercise their right to vote. Learn more
Whether women choose to be stay-at-home parents or working parents, their choice should be respected and their rights should be protected. Learn more
When I go into the classroom every day, I teach my students without regard to their gender, ethnicity, income level, sexuality, or location of their birth. Learn more
I will fight to make sure that our laws support every citizen in the Land of the Free. Learn more
A justice system that has different outcomes for the wealthy and the poor is a justice system that is not worthy of our great nation. Learn more
Our veterans are at higher risk of unemployment, homelessness, and mental health issues such as depression and PTSD. We cannot turn a blind eye to our veterans. Learn more
They deserve our unwavering support, and I will fight for laws and policies that ensure that no veteran has to sleep on the streets or fight for the medical care that they deserve. Learn more
The VA should be fully funded, and Trump’s movement toward privatization of the VA must not be allowed. Learn more
I know that we can do a much better job of caring for those who currently serve our country and those who have sacrificed much in the name of freedom. Learn more
We must do better for those who put their lives on the line to protect our country’s freedoms. Learn more
VA doctors are able to discuss medical marijuana as a treatment option for our vets. We are willing to let those who have served and protected our nation’s freedoms have the relief provided by marijuana, and we should extend that option to all Americans. Learn more
I believe in boosting the U.S. economy by supporting workers, small business, and entrepreneurs, strengthening public education, and by making sure that corporations and Wall Street pay their fair share. Learn more
I fully appreciate the significance of unions and associations in promoting better salaries and working conditions through negotiations with employers. Learn more
All people who work should be able to make a living wage and so I support an increase in the minimum wage to $15 for adult workers with a sliding scale minimum wage for workers under 21 years of age. Learn more
I also stand against any union-busting policy. Learn more
The wealthiest nation in the world can afford to invest in the education of its people. We simply need to make the decision to prioritize the needs of the people over the greed of the corporations. Learn more
I will work for the people by pushing for free public college education for all students. Learn more
We cannot accept a situation where an entire generation will be priced out of college education. Learn more
Public education is underfunded, understaffed, and generally misunderstood by the people who make the policies regarding education. Learn more
I am a firm believer that quality public education improves the lives of all students who have access to it. Learn more
We must address the fact that an entire generation is being priced out of a college degree by making congress work for the people instead of corporations and make public college tuition free for all Learn more
Strengthening our public schools will boost local economic growth by providing a better educated workforce for employers to hire. Learn more
North Texas has a large energy economy, and we must commit to policies that are good for business as well as the earth and its inhabitants. Learn more
I will support bills that slow the progress of climate change and that allow us to be good stewards of the earth and to protect our current way of life. Learn more
Science is real. Climate change is real. Learn more
We cannot accept a situation where an entire generation will be priced out of college education. Learn more
I will fight for publically funded elections and an end to corporations buying our elections. Learn more
I believe strongly in separation of corporation and state. Learn more
I will not take money from corporate PACs because far too many elected officials consider how their vote will impact the corporations that fund their campaigns before they think about the people who they were elected to represent. Learn more
I will work to ensure we craft independent redistricting commissions that are non-partisan and transparent about their process in drawing district lines. Learn more
This is why I support Medicare for all. Learn more
It's time to make sure that every American has good healthcare and that no one will have to choose between their bills and their health. Learn more
We can all recognize the longing that immigrants have for the type of freedom we take for granted in this country. There is common ground between us, and I will work to build policy on that common value that every human is endowed with inherent dignity and worth and that our country is best when it is a welcoming light to those in the darkest places. Learn more
Public servants make our communities thrive and keep us safe. They deserve to receive full social security benefits. Learn more
People who choose to give back to their communities after paying in the social security system should be treated just as other workers who have contributed to social security. Learn more
I will work hard to get rid of the windfall elimination provision that unfairly penalizes those who leave the private sector to serve as an educator, firefighter, police officer. Learn more
I will fight cuts to these programs and work to create solutions for long-term solvency. Learn more
Social Security and Medicare are essential to upholding our citizens’ independence and dignity as they age. Learn more
I will fight for tax cuts and incentives for entrepreneurs and small business that create more jobs for Americans as they grow. Learn more
We need to reinvest the money we take back when we cut corporate welfare into schools, small businesses and entrepreneurs. That is how we will build a sustainable economy that involves all Americans. Learn more
Our government should be making policies that support small business over big business. All too often, our legislators focus on tax cuts and incentives for big corporations who don’t do turn those savings into better pay for their workers or more jobs. Learn more
women should never have to fear for their jobs when they get pregnant. Learn more
When our country’s policies lift women and families up, more women entrepreneurs will build better businesses, wage gaps will shrink, and the economy will grow. Learn more
Securing guaranteed parental and medical leave, mandatory sick days, and quality, affordable childcare will help women and their families to have better access to the American Dream. Learn more
All people who work should be able to make a living wage and so I support an increase in the minimum wage to $15 for adult workers with a sliding scale minimum wage for workers under 21 years of age. Learn more
We must also ensure that women earn equal pay for equal work no matter what profession they choose. Learn more
“Women’s rights are human rights. Human rights are women’s rights.” Women deserve equal pay for equal work. Learn more
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