America doesn’t have a healthcare system—we have a sick-care system designed to profit from illness instead of preventing it. Every year, families are forced to choose between paying for prescriptions or rent, while insurance executives take home record bonuses. Healthcare should not depend on your job, your income, or your ZIP code. It’s time to guarantee care for every American, not just those who can afford it.

We spend nearly $5 trillion a year on healthcare—more per person than any other nation—yet millions remain uninsured or crushed by medical debt. Over 100 million Americans currently carry medical or dental debt, and even those with insurance face skyrocketing premiums, copays, and surprise bills. Meanwhile, Medicare operates far more efficiently than private insurance, with lower overhead and higher patient satisfaction. Studies show Medicare for All could save the U.S. over $500 billion every year, while ensuring no family ever goes bankrupt because of illness again.

Healthcare is a human right, not a profit opportunity. Medicare for All would simplify the system, cut waste, and make sure patients and doctors—not insurance companies—are the ones making decisions. It would cover everyone, eliminate deductibles and copays, and finally bring fairness and dignity to American healthcare. No one should die because they can’t afford to live.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Medicare for All Act: Guarantee universal healthcare coverage for every American—no premiums, copays, or deductibles—covering medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription drugs under one simple public system.

• Invest in Rural and Underserved Care: Expand telehealth infrastructure, mobile clinics, and community health centers to bring quality care to rural areas, small towns, and underserved urban neighborhoods.

• Address the Doctor and Nurse Shortage: Increase federal funding for medical school and residency slots, forgive student debt for healthcare workers who serve in shortage areas, and expand training for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

• Prescription Drug Reform: Empower Medicare to negotiate drug prices directly with pharmaceutical companies, cap insulin at $25 per month, and eliminate patent loopholes that block affordable generics.

• Preventive and Mental Health Expansion: Prioritize preventive care, maternal health, and mental health services to lower long-term costs and improve outcomes—treating healthcare as a lifelong investment, not a crisis response.

Every person in America deserves safe, affordable, and dignified housing. Yet across the country, families are hanging on by a thread while hundreds of thousands are left without a roof over their heads. This is not just a housing crisis—it’s a moral one. Shelter is the foundation of opportunity, and when millions are priced out or pushed out, the American Dream collapses. The question isn’t whether we can afford to act—it’s whether we have the courage to make housing a human right.

As of 2024, more than 771,000 Americans are homeless, including over 35,000 veterans who risked their lives for this country. Since 2010, rents have surged 80% and home prices have jumped 133%, while wages have lagged far behind. Nearly half of renters and a quarter of homeowners are spending over 30% of their income just to keep a roof overhead. Meanwhile, we face a nationwide shortage of up to 7.4 million homes, driven by outdated zoning laws, corporate speculation, and decades of underinvestment in affordable housing. The math doesn’t lie: America simply hasn’t built enough homes for the people who need them.

Fixing this crisis means more than tinkering at the edges—it requires rethinking how, where, and why we build. We must modernize zoning, convert vacant commercial buildings into homes, and stop Wall Street investors from turning neighborhoods into profit centers. Stable, affordable housing creates stronger schools, safer communities, and greater economic mobility. It’s time to stop treating homes as assets for the few and start treating them as the foundation of a fair and functional society.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Modernize Zoning and Build More Homes: Incentivize cities to upzone single-family lots within ½ mile of rapid transit, legalize multi-family and mixed-use housing nationwide, and eliminate parking minimums that block new construction.

• Convert Vacant Commercial Spaces: Launch a federal program to convert unused office buildings, malls, and commercial properties into affordable residential units, with grants for local redevelopment.

• Stop Corporate Landlords: Ban hedge funds, private equity firms, and institutional investors from buying up single-family homes, keeping housing in the hands of families and communities.

• Support First-Time Homebuyers and Renters: Provide up to $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, allow renters to deduct rent on their taxes, and ensure rent payments count toward credit scores.

• Invest in Mixed-Income, Transit-Oriented Development: Expand federal grants for developers building mixed-use, mixed-income housing near jobs and transit—helping reduce commutes, cut emissions, and connect people to opportunity.
  

No one working full-time in America should live in poverty. Yet millions of hardworking people are stuck earning just $7.25 an hour—the same federal minimum wage since 2009—while rent, groceries, and healthcare costs have all soared. A full-time minimum wage worker today makes just $15,080 a year, far below what’s needed to survive in any state in this country. We owe it to working families to make sure that a full day’s work earns a fair day’s pay.

The reality is simple: poverty wages don’t just hurt workers—they hold back our entire economy. Over 38 million Americans live below the poverty line, many of them in essential jobs like childcare, elder care, and food service. More than 60% of minimum wage workers are women, and people of color are disproportionately impacted. In no state can a full-time minimum wage worker afford even a modest one-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of their income on rent. Raising wages isn’t radical—it’s common sense. It lifts families, boosts small businesses, and strengthens communities.

Raising the minimum wage to a living wage of $25 an hour—and indexing it to inflation—would give tens of millions of workers a long-overdue raise while ensuring wages keep up with costs. When workers have more money in their pockets, they spend it in their communities, fueling local economies. America’s success has always been built on the promise that hard work pays off. It’s time to make that promise real again.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Raise the Federal Minimum Wage to $25/hour: Phase in a $25 minimum wage over three years and tie it to inflation so wages automatically rise with the cost of living.

• Eliminate the Sub-Minimum Wage: End the outdated exemptions that allow lower pay for tipped workers, youth workers, and people with disabilities—equal pay for equal work must be the standard.

• Support Small Businesses: Provide temporary tax credits and transition assistance for small businesses while requiring large corporations to pay fair, sustainable wages.

• Close Worker Misclassification Loopholes: Crack down on companies that classify full-time employees as “independent contractors” to dodge wage and benefit laws, especially in the gig economy.

• Strengthen Wage Enforcement: Increase penalties for wage theft, empower workers to recover unpaid wages more easily, and expand Department of Labor funding for oversight and enforcement.

No parent should have to choose between earning a paycheck and caring for their child. Yet millions of American families face that impossible choice every single day. The U.S. is one of the only developed nations without universal child care or guaranteed paid family leave. Families spend over 20% of their income on child care while receiving almost no support—just a few hundred dollars a year, compared to up to $14,000 in other advanced countries. It’s time for a government that values parents as much as corporations and puts working families first.

Child care in America has become both unaffordable and unsustainable. The average family pays over $10,000 per year, while the U.S. invests just 0.2% of GDP—ranking near the bottom of developed nations. The result? Parents, especially mothers, are forced out of the workforce, businesses lose talent, and children miss out on critical early learning opportunities. Universal child care isn’t just a family policy—it’s economic policy. It strengthens our workforce, closes gender pay gaps, boosts small business productivity, and gives every child a fair start in life.

For a fraction of what we’ve spent on tax breaks for billionaires and corporations, we can build a system that actually works—for parents, kids, and our economy. Universal child care is not a handout; it’s an investment in the next generation and the foundation of a stronger, more equitable America. When we support families, we build the middle class—and when the middle class thrives, our nation thrives.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Paid Family Leave for All - It’s time the United States finally caught up with the rest of the world. I’ll pass a federally funded paid family and medical leave program so every worker can care for a new baby, an ailing loved one, or their own health—without losing their paycheck or job.

• Universal Child Care Program: Establish a federally funded, high-quality child care system accessible to every family, with subsidies ensuring no family pays more than 7% of their income on care.

• Universal Pre-K and Early Education: Guarantee universal access to pre-K for all three- and four-year-olds, integrating nutrition, health, and developmental support.

• Support the Child Care Workforce: Raise wages, expand professional training, and provide benefits for child care providers—recognizing early educators as essential workers.

• Fair Funding for Families: Close corporate tax loopholes and roll back wasteful tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy to sustainably fund universal child care without adding to the deficit.
  

The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision opened the floodgates to dark money and unlimited political spending — and since then, the system has spiraled out of control. Super PAC independent expenditures in presidential cycles exploded from $622.7 million in 2012 to about $4.1–$4.2 billion in 2024 — an increase of roughly 560%. Total federal election spending in 2024 topped $15 billion, making it the most expensive cycle in American history.

That kind of money doesn’t just “influence” politics — it controls it. When billionaires, corporations, and shadowy nonprofits can dump unlimited cash into elections, politicians stop worrying about ordinary people. They start catering to donors, lobbyists, and the special interests that fund their next campaign.

And voters know it. Polling has consistently shown about three in four Americans want to end or severely limit corporate and Super PAC money in politics, including support for constitutional changes to make real reform possible. But Congress refuses to act — because the people benefiting from the system are the same people who would have to fix it.

The revolving door is the other half of the corruption.

Money in politics isn’t the only problem. The constant back-and-forth between Congress and the lobbying industry turns public service into a paid pipeline for private profit. Members of Congress and senior staff routinely leave office and cash in as lobbyists, selling insider access and favors to the highest bidder. Corporations get sweetheart deals. Regular Americans get crumbs — if anything at all.

That has to end.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Ban ALL corporate, PAC, and Super PAC money - Every candidate would run only on an Election Fund (EF) made up of individual donations only, capped at $3,500 per person. No loopholes. No exceptions.

• Ban candidates and officeholders from donating campaign money to other candidates - If an elected official wants to contribute to someone else, it must come from their personal bank account, just like every other American.

• Ban lobbyists from making ANY political donations - If you’re paid to influence government policy, you don’t get to finance the people you’re lobbying.

• Ban all members of Congress, the Senate, and the Executive Branch from ever becoming registered lobbyists AND Ban their senior staff from taking lobbying jobs for 10 years after leaving government - Public service should not be a stepping-stone to private cash-outs.

• Require AIPAC and similar groups influencing U.S. foreign policy to register under FARA - If an organization’s purpose is to shape America’s relationship with another country, it should be treated as what it is: a foreign-influence operation. Transparency is the minimum standard.

America’s tax system is broken—and it’s failing the people it was built to serve. While working families struggle to pay their bills, the ultra-wealthy and massive corporations exploit loopholes, dodge responsibility, and pay a smaller share than at any point in modern history. In the 1950s, the top marginal tax rate was over 90%. Today, it’s just 37%, and some billionaires pay even less than their own employees. That’s not a fair system—it’s a rigged one.

This erosion of our tax base has fueled record inequality, hollowed out the middle class, and starved our nation of the resources needed to invest in schools, healthcare, and infrastructure. Working Americans pay what they owe. It’s long past time that the richest individuals and corporations do the same. The tax code should reward work, not wealth; innovation, not exploitation.

This isn’t about punishing success—it’s about restoring balance. A fair tax system strengthens our democracy, grows the economy, and ensures that every family, entrepreneur, and worker has a fair shot. When billionaires pay less than bus drivers and corporations pay zero in federal taxes, the system is broken. Let’s fix it—with reform that prioritizes fairness, simplicity, and opportunity for all.

Legislation I’d Propose

• The Billionaire Fair Share Act: Implement a 10% annual tax on net worth above $1 billion and a 25% rate on assets above $100 billion, ensuring the ultra-wealthy contribute fairly to the nation that made their success possible.

• Middle-Class Tax Relief: Cut taxes for individuals earning under $250,000/year and families under $400,000, while expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit to give working families breathing room.

• Corporate Accountability and Fairness: Raise the corporate tax rate from 21% to 25%, close loopholes that let corporations deduct private jets and executive luxuries, and end subsidies for companies paying poverty wages.

• Close the Loopholes: Eliminate offshore tax shelters, enforce a global minimum corporate tax, and strengthen IRS enforcement for high-income earners and multinational corporations evading billions.

• Simplify and Protect: Streamline the tax filing process for individuals and small businesses, ensure no new taxes for those earning under $400,000, and make permanent credits that reduce working families’ costs.

Social Security is one of America’s greatest promises—and one of its most successful anti-poverty programs. For nearly nine decades, it has ensured that seniors can retire with dignity, that people with disabilities have financial security, and that families who lose a loved one aren’t left without support. Today, Social Security lifts 22 million Americans out of poverty every year—including over 16 million seniors. It’s not charity—it’s a guarantee that after a lifetime of work, Americans can count on the system they’ve paid into.

But that promise is under threat. According to the Social Security Administration, the trust fund could face a 23% benefit cut by 2035 if Congress fails to act. Some lawmakers are already floating proposals to slash benefits or raise the retirement age—effectively asking working people to pay more and get less. I could not disagree more. I will never vote to cut Social Security for the Americans who built this country. Instead, we must take proactive, common-sense steps to strengthen the program for generations to come.

The solution is not complicated—it’s about fairness and foresight. We can protect benefits, close funding gaps, and modernize the system without touching the earned benefits of middle- and working-class Americans. The wealthiest among us should contribute their fair share, and the system should be strengthened—not gutted—to reflect the 21st-century economy. Social Security isn’t just a safety net—it’s a sacred promise, and we must keep it.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Lift the Payroll Tax Cap: Tax income above $400,000 for Social Security contributions, ensuring that millionaires pay into the same system as the workers who make their wealth possible—closing nearly two-thirds of the projected shortfall.

• Gradual Payroll Adjustment: Increase the payroll tax rate by a modest 0.1% per year over the next decade, shared equally between employers and employees, to strengthen long-term solvency without burdening working families.

• Means-Test for the Ultra-Wealthy: Phase out or reduce benefits for the top-earning retirees who don’t depend on Social Security for basic needs—preserving resources for those who do.

• Modernize Trust Fund Investments: Allow a small, carefully managed portion of the trust fund to be invested in low-risk, diversified equities—similar to successful public pension models—to responsibly grow returns.

• Protect Against Cuts and Privatization: Enact legislation that explicitly bars benefit reductions, retirement age increases, or privatization schemes—ensuring Social Security remains a guaranteed benefit, not a gamble.
  

The United States must remain engaged globally — but engagement must be guided by justice, human rights, and international law, not political expediency or blind loyalty. While we have rightly stood with Ukraine against Russian aggression, our continued support for Israel’s military campaign has made the U.S. complicit in genocide. American weapons and tax dollars are enabling the mass killing and starvation of Palestinian civilians. That is unconscionable — and it must end.

Since October 2023, Israel’s war crimes in Gaza have killed over 62,000 Palestinians, 83% of them civilians, including tens of thousands of children. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled, hospitals destroyed, journalists targeted, and families obliterated. These are not accidents of war — they are deliberate acts of collective punishment. The Netanyahu government has engaged in genocidal rhetoric and actions aimed at erasing an entire people. Hamas’s October 7th attacks were horrific and indefensible, and its leaders must be held accountable as war criminals. But justice cannot stop with Hamas. Israel’s leadership must also face accountability for the genocide in Gaza. To remain silent — or worse, to fund these atrocities — is to betray every value this nation claims to uphold.

True American leadership is not defined by military might, but by moral clarity. The United States must stop enabling genocide and start leading for peace, justice, and human dignity. That means conditioning aid, restoring our commitment to international law, and investing in diplomacy and humanitarian relief. America cannot call itself a champion of freedom while turning a blind eye to crimes against humanity. Our foreign policy must reflect one principle above all: every human life is equal in worth and dignity.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Join the International Criminal Court (ICC): Fully recognize and cooperate with the ICC to investigate and prosecute war crimes and acts of genocide committed by both Hamas and the Israeli government.

• End Complicity in Genocide: Support legislation like H.R. 3565 (Block the Bombs Act) to immediately halt all U.S. arms sales and military aid to Israel

• Full Human Rights for Palestinians in Palestine & Israel - this includes the removal of the West Bank Apartheid Wall, the end to the occupation of Arab lands, and the Palestinian Right of Return

• Condition All Military Aid: Require all U.S. security assistance — to any nation — to be contingent upon compliance with human rights law, bans on collective punishment, and transparency in military operations.

• Invest in Diplomacy and Peacebuilding: Redirect a portion of the Pentagon budget toward peace negotiations, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction in Gaza and other conflict zones — prioritizing human survival over militarization.

• Rebalance Our Priorities:Cut the Pentagon budget by 25% over five years and reinvest those funds in domestic infrastructure, education, housing, and healthcare — strengthening America by example, not by force.

Gun violence has become an everyday tragedy in America. In 2023 alone, more than 48,000 Americans lost their lives to firearms—through homicide, suicide, mass shootings, or accidental discharge. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens in our country, surpassing car accidents. That is not normal, and it is certainly not acceptable. No child should have to practice active-shooter drills. No parent should fear sending their kids to school. And no lawmaker should look the other way while communities bury their dead.

The vast majority of Americans—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike—agree that we need action. 88% support universal background checks, 75% support red flag laws, and 61% support an assault weapons ban. Yet Congress remains paralyzed by the gun lobby and political cowardice. The gun lobby may have money, but the American people have morality—and the moral majority is demanding reform. Protecting our communities and upholding the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive. Responsible gun ownership and public safety must go hand in hand.

This isn’t about taking guns from law-abiding citizens—it’s about keeping them out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. We can prevent suicides, stop mass shootings, and save lives through common-sense laws that the American people overwhelmingly support. Every day we fail to act, more lives are lost. Gun violence is not inevitable—it’s a policy choice. And it’s time to choose differently.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Universal Background Checks: Require background checks for every gun sale—no loopholes, no exceptions. Whether it’s online, at a gun show, or through a private sale, every buyer should be vetted to keep guns out of dangerous hands.

• Ban Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines: Reinstate a federal ban on military-style assault weapons and magazines that hold more than ten rounds. Weapons designed for combat have no place in classrooms, grocery stores, or movie theaters.

• National Red Flag Law: Establish a federal “red flag” system allowing courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others—backed by due process and data-sharing across states.

• Gun Licensing and Waiting Periods: Implement a national licensing program requiring safety training, background checks, and a brief waiting period for all firearm purchases, ensuring responsible ownership and cooling-off periods to prevent impulsive violence.

• End Gun Industry Immunity: Repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) to hold gun manufacturers accountable when their products are negligently marketed or contribute to mass violence. No corporation should be above the law.

For decades, women’s rights have been under relentless attack. The repeal of Roe v. Wade ripped away a fundamental freedom that generations of women fought for—and now, extremists are going even further by trying to criminalize women who seek medical care across state lines. That’s not just unconstitutional—it’s inhumane. Every woman deserves the right to make decisions about her own body, her health, and her future, without interference from politicians.

But protecting women’s rights means more than safeguarding reproductive freedom—it means building a society that ensures safety, dignity, and opportunity. Across the country, survivors of domestic violence face broken systems: underfunded shelters, overwhelmed courts, and too little support to rebuild their lives. These women are not statistics—they are our mothers, daughters, sisters, and neighbors. The same government that claims to value families must actually protect them.

My mission is clear: women should have the freedom and resources to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives. That means enshrining reproductive rights into law, guaranteeing access to healthcare, enforcing equal pay, and ensuring that no survivor of violence is left without help or hope. Real freedom means bodily autonomy, financial independence, and the assurance that every woman can live without fear.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Codify Roe v. Wade: Pass a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion nationwide and nullifying state laws that criminalize reproductive healthcare.

• Protect Access to Care: Support the EACH Act, ensuring abortion and reproductive care are covered by all forms of insurance, including Medicaid, without discrimination or financial barriers.

• Hold States Accountable: Impose federal penalties on states that prosecute women or healthcare providers for out-of-state medical care, and protect patients under federal law.

• Strengthen Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors: Restore and double funding for the Office on Violence Against Women, expand the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and increase shelter capacity, legal aid, and housing support for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

• Expand Preventive Healthcare Access: Pass legislation like the SCREENS for Cancer Act and H.R. 2477, funding mobile and community-based health clinics to provide lifesaving screenings, counseling, and reproductive healthcare to women in underserved areas.

Our country is facing a trust crisis. According to recent data from the Pew Research Center, only 22% of Americans say they trust the federal government in Washington to do what’s right just about always or most of the time. At the same time, a survey by the Partnership for Public Service in 2024 found that only about 23% of Americans trust the federal government at all. This low level of confidence shows that many Americans feel the system isn’t working for them—and believe too many elected officials are answering special interests instead of the public interest.

One especially striking statistic: 86% of Americans, across party lines, support banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks. Another poll found about 70% of likely voters want such a prohibition on stock trading by lawmakers. These numbers show the public isn’t just frustrated—they’re demanding change. People want a government where leaders are accountable, free from conflicts of interest, and bound by rules that restore fairness.

It’s time to turn these demands into action. The era of indefinite terms, opaque financial dealings, and perceived insider advantages must end. Reforms such as term and age limits for elected officials, a strict ban on individual stock trading by public servants, and fixed terms for judges and justices would send a clear message: public service means serving the public, not trading on it.

Legislation I’d Propose

• End Stock Trading by Politicians : Ban members of Congress, the Senate, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary—as well as their staff and immediate families—from owning or trading individual stocks. No more insider deals or conflicts of interest—public service should serve the public, not private profit.

• Enact Term Limits for Every Branch : Impose term limits to break the cycle of career politicians and bring in new voices. Senators and Representatives would be limited to 12 years, Presidents to 8 years, and Supreme Court justices to a single 20-year term.

• Establish an Age Cap for Federal Office : Set a maximum age of 70 for elected officials to ensure our leaders reflect the energy, innovation, and future of America—while still respecting the service of experienced public servants. If you can no longer delay your Social Security benefits, you are no longer eligible to be an elected official or sit on the Supreme Court.

• Require Single-Issue Bills : End the era of 2,000-page omnibus bills filled with hidden favors and pork. Require all legislation to address one issue at a time, so every vote in Congress is transparent and accountable to the people

• Reform the Supreme Court for Balance and Fairness : Limit justices to one 20-year term and restrict each president to appointing only one justice per term—creating a predictable, balanced Court that serves the Constitution, not political parties.

For too long, major corporations have exploited the hard work of the American middle class while padding the pockets of CEOs and shareholders. Workers are putting in longer hours, earning stagnant wages, and being denied basic benefits—all while executive bonuses and stock buybacks hit record highs. Corporate America didn’t get rich through innovation alone; it got rich by squeezing more out of workers while giving less in return. That’s not productivity—it’s profiteering.

Corporate profits have soared not because the system works, but because the system has been rigged. Loopholes, tax breaks, and corporate welfare have created an economy where billion-dollar companies pay less in taxes than teachers or truck drivers. Meanwhile, small businesses—the backbone of our communities—are left to compete on an uneven playing field. It’s time to rewrite the rules so that fairness, not greed, drives our economy forward.

This isn’t about punishing success—it’s about demanding responsibility. If you profit from the American worker, you should respect that worker. If you benefit from our roads, schools, and infrastructure, you should help pay for them. Fair wages, dignity on the job, and accountability for corporate abuse are not radical ideas—they’re the foundation of a healthy economy. It’s time to build one that rewards hard work, not exploitation.

Legislation I’d Propose

• End Union-Busting Once and for All: Impose steep fines—and potential criminal liability—on corporations that intimidate, retaliate against, or hire consultants to block union organizing. Every worker deserves a fair shot at collective bargaining without fear.

• No Subsidies for Poverty Wages: Ban corporations from receiving taxpayer-funded subsidies if their full-time employees rely on programs like SNAP or Medicaid. If taxpayers are feeding your workers, your company doesn’t deserve a handout.

• Close Corporate Tax Loopholes: Overhaul the tax code to eliminate corporate giveaways and offshore shelters, raising an estimated $50 billion over the next decade. End the carried interest loophole—a $18 billion annual gift to Wall Street hedge funds.

• Ban Stock Buybacks After Layoffs: Prohibit corporations from repurchasing their own stock for two years following mass layoffs. If a company has billions for shareholders, it has enough to pay its workers and stabilize jobs.

• Cap CEO Pay and Mandate Pay Transparency: Limit CEO compensation to a fair ratio relative to median employee pay and require salary transparency on all job postings. Workers deserve to know what jobs pay—secrecy only protects exploitation.

Small businesses are the heartbeat of the American economy. They employ more than 61 million people, generate nearly 44% of our nation’s GDP, and provide jobs that pay well above the federal minimum wage. These are the entrepreneurs, family owners, and community builders who power our main streets—not through billion-dollar bailouts, but through grit, hard work, and innovation. When small businesses thrive, America thrives.

The strength and diversity of small business ownership reflect the best of who we are. 43% are women-owned, 20% are owned by people of color, 6% by veterans, and 41% by immigrants. These entrepreneurs don’t just create jobs—they create opportunity. They open coffee shops, construction firms, and corner stores that become the backbone of neighborhoods and the soul of communities. Yet while Wall Street enjoys tax loopholes and subsidies, small business owners face rising costs, limited access to capital, and outdated red tape that stifles growth.

Supporting small businesses isn’t charity—it’s economic patriotism. It’s about leveling the playing field, cutting bureaucracy, and ensuring that the people who actually drive our economy get the same breaks that billion-dollar corporations do. Investing in small businesses means investing in workers, innovation, and the long-term prosperity of every community in America.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Expand Access to Capital: Increase and simplify SBA microloans and 7(a) lending, especially for underserved communities, with targeted outreach for women, veteran, minority, and rural entrepreneurs.

• Provide Rent and Property Tax Relief: Establish a national small business rent and property tax relief program for high-cost urban and rapidly gentrifying areas to keep local businesses in their neighborhoods.

• Invest in Local Startups: Offer direct federal grants and forgivable loans for startups and neighborhood-based small businesses, prioritizing historically disinvested communities and rural revitalization.

• Simplify Regulations and Licensing: Modernize and streamline federal paperwork and licensing for sole proprietors, gig workers, and first-time entrepreneurs, cutting red tape without cutting standards.

• Reward Community Investment: Create federal tax credits for small businesses that hire locally, pay living wages, or operate in rural, urban, and low-income areas—and establish a public health coverage option to lower insurance costs for small employers.

Every child in America deserves access to a free, high-quality public education—no matter their ZIP code, background, or family income. That means investing in teachers, classrooms, and communities, not corporate contractors or testing companies. Great schools are built by great educators, and to attract and retain the best, we must offer competitive pay, real professional development, and the resources teachers need to do their jobs. Education should be the great equalizer—not another system that leaves some kids behind.

A strong education system must teach both knowledge and character. Students deserve a curriculum that tells the full truth of American history—our triumphs and our failures alike. Understanding slavery, the Tulsa Race Massacre, Japanese American internment, and economic lessons from the Great Depression doesn’t weaken our country; it strengthens it. At the same time, our schools must prepare students for life beyond the classroom—with robust STEM programs, civics and financial literacy, skilled trades training, and pathways to public service and military academies. Every student should graduate ready to thrive in a complex, changing world.

Beyond K–12, we must finally treat higher education as a public good, not a luxury. Universal free public college would open doors for millions and strengthen our economy for decades to come. Other developed nations—from Germany to Mexico—already make that investment, and it’s time America did too. Education isn’t just about test scores; it’s about our nation’s future workforce, our democracy, and the American dream itself. Let’s build an education system that lifts every child and prepares every generation to lead.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Fully Fund Public Schools and Teachers: Guarantee universal free, high-quality K–12 education by directing federal funds straight into classrooms, boosting teacher pay, and expanding mentorship, training, and support programs.

• Universal School Meals: Provide free breakfast and lunch for every public school student—because no child should try to learn on an empty stomach.

• Teach the Full Truth: Require comprehensive, accurate American history—including slavery, the Tulsa Race Massacre, Japanese American internment, and major economic turning points—to foster honest, informed citizenship.

• Modernize the Curriculum: Mandate civics, financial literacy, and trades education in every high school, alongside expanded STEM programs that prepare students to tackle climate change, health crises, and technological innovation.

• Universal Free Public College & Long-Term Workforce Planning: Establish tuition-free public college nationwide and create a 20-year national education plan that aligns with workforce needs in science, healthcare, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

For too long, ICE has operated with impunity—tearing families apart, terrorizing immigrant communities, and committing human rights abuses under the banner of enforcement. The agency’s record is clear: countless detainee deaths in inhumane conditions, children ripped from their parents, and what can only be described as state-sanctioned kidnappings carried out in neighborhoods across America. This isn’t safety—it’s cruelty. It’s time to abolish ICE and replace it with a humane, accountable immigration system that treats every person with dignity, prioritizes due process, and reflects the values of justice and compassion that our nation claims to stand for.

Immigrants are not a burden on our economy—they’re one of its greatest strengths. Every year, immigrants contribute more than $2 trillion to the U.S. GDP. In 2021 alone, immigrant-led households paid $525 billion in taxes. One in five American entrepreneurs is an immigrant, and they are twice as likely to start a business as native-born citizens. They are the hands that harvest our crops, the nurses who care for our families, the builders who raise our cities, and the innovators who power our economy. Immigrants don’t take from America—they help make America work.

Fixing our immigration system is both a moral and economic imperative. We need a fair, earned path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived, worked, and paid taxes here for years. We must protect Dreamers, reform legal pathways, reduce visa backlogs, and treat asylum seekers with dignity. Immigration policy should reflect our values, not our fears. When we welcome people who want to build a better life, we strengthen our democracy, our economy, and our shared American dream.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Abolish ICE : Everyone in this country, regardless of citizenship, shouldn’t live in fear of state sanctioned kidnappings. Abolish ICE.

• A Fair, Earned Path to Citizenship: Create a clear, multi-step path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have long contributed to our communities, passed background checks, and paid taxes.

• Protect Dreamers and DACA Recipients: Codify permanent protections for Dreamers and establish an expedited citizenship track for those who have grown up and built their lives in the United States.

• Modernize Legal Immigration: Streamline visa categories, reduce processing backlogs, and prioritize family reunification—ensuring that those who play by the rules aren’t left waiting decades to be together.

• Humane, Secure Border Policy: Invest in smart border management that combines technology and accountability with respect for human rights, ensuring that asylum seekers are treated with dignity and due process.

• Invest in Immigrant Success: Expand federal funding for English language learning, workforce development, and small business grants for immigrant entrepreneurs—helping new Americans fully contribute to our economy and communities.

The climate crisis is here—bringing record-breaking heat, rising seas, stronger storms, and shifting seasons. Cities like Chicago are already spending billions on infrastructure just to adapt, but adaptation alone isn’t enough. 

We must confront climate change at its roots by transforming how we power our lives, protect our communities, and hold polluters accountable. Corporations that knowingly poison our air and water must face real consequences, and our nation must rapidly transition off fossil fuels toward sustainable energy solutions. 

A regional approach is key: cities need stronger public transit and EV adoption, rural areas can benefit from wind and solar, and nuclear energy can complement renewables as a reliable source. The technology exists, the science is clear—what’s missing is the political will to act.

We have the technology. We have the knowledge. What we need now is leadership.

Let’s stop treating climate change as someone else’s problem and start building an energy future that works for everyone—cleaner, smarter, and more resilient.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Hold Polluters Accountable – increase fines for violations, revoke licenses for repeat offenders, and impose criminal penalties for large-scale environmental crimes.

• Accelerate Clean Energy Transition – expand EV tax credits, make massive investments in public transit, and implement congestion pricing in major cities.

• Support Regional Energy Solutions – grow solar and wind in rural areas, increase investments in nuclear and eliminate moratoriums, and modernize local grids.

• Invest in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure – expand stormwater systems, strengthen coastal protections, and prepare communities for extreme weather.

• Advance Environmental Justice – prioritize clean air, water, and green jobs in communities most harmed by pollution.

Every American deserves to live freely, safely, and with dignity—no matter who they are or who they love. I stand proudly with the LGBTQ+ community, including our transgender neighbors, because their rights are human rights, and our country is stronger when equality is guaranteed for everyone. 

LGBTQ+ people are not only vital to our communities, they contribute over $1.7 trillion annually to the U.S. economy, power innovation through LGBTQ-owned businesses, and strengthen local economies. States and cities that embrace equality see higher investment, tourism, and talent retention—proving that protecting LGBTQ+ rights is not only morally right, but economically smart. Yet, instead of focusing on real solutions, extremist politicians target LGBTQ+ people—especially transgender youth—with book bans, healthcare restrictions, and attacks on teachers and parents. 

Let’s be clear: trans youth are not a threat, drag shows are not dangerous, and supporting LGBTQ+ kids is not a crime. The real danger is politicians using fear and hate to divide us.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Pass the Equality Act to enshrine federal nondiscrimination protections.

• Ban “Conversion Therapy” nationwide.

• Protect Access to Gender-Affirming Care for youth and adults.

• Increase Funding for Mental Health Support & Suicide Prevention tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals.

• Stop Censorship in Schools and defend LGBTQ+ students, teachers, and curricula.

• Expand Housing, Employment, and Healthcare Protections—with a focus on trans and nonbinary people.
  

Our service members make unimaginable sacrifices. They leave their homes, their families, and their comfort to defend the freedoms we too often take for granted. They don’t fight for profit or prestige — they fight for one another and for the values that define our democracy. They are patriots. They are heroes. And they deserve a government that honors that sacrifice every single day — not just on Veterans Day, not just with parades and speeches, but with real action and lasting support.

Too often, our government fails to keep its promise to the people who’ve worn the uniform. Veterans wait months for medical care at understaffed VA hospitals. They face barriers to mental health treatment, housing insecurity, and difficulty finding work after service. And still, some in Washington have the audacity to talk about cutting veterans’ benefits while handing out tax breaks to billionaires. That’s not patriotism — that’s betrayal. When our troops put their lives on the line for us, we owe them an unbreakable promise: you will be cared for when you come home. No red tape. No excuses. No bills.

Supporting our veterans means ensuring they have the resources, respect, and dignity they’ve earned. It means fully funding VA healthcare, tackling veteran homelessness, protecting mental health services, and helping veterans transition smoothly into civilian life. Words are cheap. Real patriotism means action — and I’ll fight to make sure that every veteran in this country has the care, opportunity, and support they deserve.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Fully Fund and Modernize the VA: Guarantee world-class, lifetime healthcare for all veterans through a fully funded VA system — including expanded staff, faster appointments, and modernized facilities.

• Comprehensive Mental Health Access: Require the VA to provide free, on-demand mental health counseling, PTSD treatment, and substance abuse programs, including telehealth options for rural veterans.

• End Veteran Homelessness: Launch a “Homes for Heroes” initiative that builds affordable housing, expands transitional programs, and provides rental assistance for veterans and their families.

• Smooth Civilian Transition: Expand the GI Bill to cover career retraining, small business startup grants, and apprenticeships — ensuring veterans have strong pathways to civilian success.

• Protect Veterans’ Benefits — No Cuts, Ever: Enact legislation permanently prohibiting reductions to veterans’ benefits as part of any budget negotiation or tax cut for the wealthy.

America’s economy runs on infrastructure — but too much of it is outdated, crumbling, or missing altogether. Roads are jammed, bridges are unsafe, water systems are aging, and millions of Americans still don’t have access to reliable high-speed internet. If we want to lead in the 21st century, we need bold, federal investment to rebuild what’s broken, modernize what’s aging, and create the infrastructure of the future — one that connects every community and leaves no one behind.

The numbers tell the story. Over 43,000 U.S. bridges are rated structurally deficient. One in five miles of highway is in poor condition. Public transit faces a $176 billion repair backlog, and unreliable systems cost workers and businesses billions in lost time and productivity. Climate change is making the problem worse, with floods, fires, and storms putting unprecedented stress on our roads, power grids, and water networks. The longer we wait, the more expensive the problem becomes — and the greater the opportunity we waste.

This isn’t just about fixing potholes — it’s about building a stronger, cleaner, and more equitable America. Infrastructure means good-paying union jobs, clean energy, safer commutes, and economic opportunity in every zip code. When we invest in high-speed rail, public transit, broadband, and sustainable energy, we’re not just rebuilding roads — we’re rebuilding hope. America has the talent and tools to lead the world in infrastructure innovation. What we need now is the political will.

Legislation I’d Propose

• Rebalance the Highway Trust Fund: Flip the current formula — invest 80% in mass transit and 20% in road projects — to prioritize clean, efficient, and accessible public transportation that reduces emissions and connects communities.

• National High-Speed Rail Network: Launch a federally coordinated high-speed rail initiative linking major cities and regions, cutting travel times, reducing air travel emissions, and creating tens of thousands of union jobs.

• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Retrofit bridges, roads, ports, and power grids to withstand climate impacts, and build nationwide EV chargingnetworks and smart traffic systems for the clean energy future.

• Universal Broadband Access: Treat high-speed internet as essential infrastructure — expand broadband to every home, school, and small business in America, with a focus on rural and underserved communities.

• Clean Water for All: Replace every lead pipe in the nation, modernize sewage and stormwater systems, and ensure that no American — in Flint, Jackson, or anywhere else — is denied clean, safe water.