Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 1st Congressional District in 2026 Massachusetts Primary Election.
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Get StartedEnshrine the Equal Rights Amendment: Denying access to reproductive healthcare discriminates particularly against women and LGBTQ people. The ERA has met all requirements for a constitutional amendment; it’s time for the Archivist of the United States to publish it. Learn more
Make Fertility Treatment Inclusive: Expand access to fertility treatments by requiring all insurers to cover fertility medications and procedures. Learn more
Ensure Right to Choose: Stop leaving bodily autonomy up to the states by codifying the right to choose into law. Learn more
Protect Access to Birth Control: Pass the Right to Contraception Act, which would safeguard access to contraception, and call out anyone trying to attack birth control. Learn more
Combat Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Ban deceptive advertising on a national level, and demand that states like Georgia immediately divest from CPCs and stop placing state funding into manipulating women. Learn more
End the School to Prison Pipeline: Invest in counselors, restorative justice programs, and equitable school funding while eliminating harsh disciplinary policies that criminalize students, especially students of color. Learn more
End for Profit Prisons: Ban federal contracts with private prison corporations and cut funding to facilities that profit from incarceration, prioritizing rehabilitation over revenue. Learn more
Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act: Enact national police accountability standards by banning chokeholds, ending qualified immunity, creating a federal misconduct registry, and holding departments accountable for civil rights violations. Learn more
Fully Fund the VA: Ensure consistent, timely, and adequate funding for all VA programs, benefits, and services. Learn more
Secure Housing and Benefits: Strengthen housing assistance, address veteran homelessness, and increase benefits for survivors and dependents. Learn more
Keep the Military Out of Harm’s Way: We need to make sure our service members aren’t sent into unnecessary danger by pointless wars that do nothing but feed the military-industrial complex. Learn more
Support Veteran Employment and Education: Expand job training, protect against employment discrimination, and safeguard access to educational benefits. Learn more
Guarantee Quality Healthcare: Ensure all veterans receive comprehensive healthcare, including care for toxic and environmental exposures. Learn more
Protect Veteran Rights and Services: Streamline disability claims, expand Veterans Treatment Courts, support public employment preference, and invest in Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Learn more
Invest in prevention and education: Fund evidence-based education, community outreach, and early intervention programs targeting youth and at-risk populations. Learn more
Support harm reduction strategies: Legalize and fund programs like syringe exchanges, fentanyl test strips, and supervised consumption sites to prevent overdose deaths. Learn more
Expand access to treatment: Increase federal funding for medication-assisted treatment (MAT), mental health services, and long-term recovery programs through Medicaid and public health grants. Learn more
Restore the Department of Education: Re-empower the Department of Education to establish national standards, safeguard student rights, and foster equity in public education. Learn more
Increase K-12 Climate Literacy Education: Integrate climate science and sustainability into school curricula to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address the climate crisis. Learn more
Fully Fund Public Schools: Ensure that public funds are used primarily to support public schools, rather than being diverted to private institutions and voucher programs. This includes funding special education services so all students receive the support they need to succeed. Learn more
Provide Universal Pre-K Services: Guarantee access to free, high-quality Pre-K education for every child in MA-01 and beyond, giving all students an equitable start and supporting working families who rely on affordable early childhood education. Learn more
Pay Teachers More: Raise teacher salaries to attract, retain, and respect qualified educators in every community. Learn more
Tuition-Free Community College & Vocational Schooling: Ensure every American has access to affordable higher education and job training by passing federal legislation that eliminates tuition at public community colleges and vocational programs, opening pathways to stable careers and economic mobility. Learn more
Phase Out Fossil Fuels: Pass laws to end fossil fuel subsidies, halt new oil and gas projects, and invest in clean, renewable energy sources to transition the nation to a carbon-free future. Learn more
Fight for the Green New Deal: Pass the Green New Deal and related legislation to stimulate the economy, create millions of union jobs, invest in climate-resilient infrastructure, and ensure a just transition for frontline communities. Learn more
Make Polluters Pay: Enact federal legislation that holds corporate polluters financially accountable for environmental damage, funds climate recovery, and prevents future harm through strict enforcement and penalties. Learn more
Cut off U.S. Military aid to Israel: Stop the flow of weapons and funding that make ongoing bombings and civilian deaths possible. Our tax dollars should not finance war crimes. Learn more
Call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire: Push for diplomatic action to halt the violence, protect civilians, and ensure humanitarian relief reaches those in need. Learn more
Redirect aid toward humanitarian support: Reinvest in food, water, medical supplies, and infrastructure to help rebuild communities and support families displaced by violence. Learn more
Uphold international law and human rights: Demand accountability for violations of international law and work with global partners to prevent. Learn more
Oppose Corporate PACs: Pledge to reject campaign contributions from corporations and corporate PACs to preserve my values and mission. Learn more
Reverse Citizens United: Support the fight to overturn the Supreme Court decision that unleashed unlimited corporate spending in elections and restore fair limits on campaign financing. Learn more
Combat Racial Gerrymandering: Strengthen the Voting Rights Act and require fair redistricting practices that protect communities of color from being disenfranchised through manipulated district maps. Learn more
Ban Congressional Stock Trading: Prohibit members of Congress from trading individual stocks to prevent conflicts of interest and insider dealing. Learn more
Closing Straw Sales Loopholes: Strengthen laws to prevent individuals from purchasing guns on behalf of others who are prohibited from owning them. Learn more
Common Sense Gun Reform: Ban bump stocks and require enhanced license-to-carry training to ensure that only responsible, well-trained individuals have access to firearms. Learn more
Comprehensive Background Checks: Mandate universal background checks for all gun sales, including private and online transactions. Learn more
Implement Medicare for All: Guarantee healthcare for every American by establishing a single-payer system that provides comprehensive coverage for all. Learn more
Ensure access to gender-affirming healthcare: Support legislation that ensures and expands access to life-saving care, legislation providing funds to train providers to offer gender-affirming care, and legislation awarding grants to continue researching gender-affirming healthcare. Oppose legislation that criminalizes providers for giving gender affirming healthcare to minors. Learn more
Invest in mental health and preventative care: Expand access to counseling, screenings, initial appointments, and community-based services to stop health issues before they escalate. Learn more
Cap prescription drug prices: Enforce price limits on essential medications so that no one is priced out of the treatments they need, such as insulin and chemotherapy. Learn more
Support Maternal Healthcare: Increase research funding for maternal healthcare, call attention to the inequitable treatment of black mothers, support and urge immediate action on the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Bill. Learn more
Support EMS services: Address staff shortages, increasing call volume, and financial constraints that plague our medical first responders in Western MA. Learn more
Support our nurses and frontline healthcare staff: Increase pay, create safe staffing ratio laws, and ensure safe working conditions so nurses and other healthcare workers can deliver the care our communities deserve. Learn more
Strengthen Benefits for Retirees: Guarantee that Social Security payments keep pace with inflation so seniors do not lose purchasing power. Learn more
Expand Housing Vouchers and Assistance: Ensure federal rental assistance programs cover more families and actually reflect the cost of living in Western and Central Massachusetts. Learn more
Crack Down on Corporate Landlords: Rein in predatory practices by large real estate investors who drive up rents and displace residents, prioritizing community ownership and local housing trusts instead. Learn more
Expand Coverage & Fairness: Ensure that all workers (especially part-time, gig, and self-employed workers) are fully included in the Social Security system. Strengthen spousal and survivor benefits so that families are not left vulnerable if a wage earner passes away. Learn more
Safeguard the Trust Fund: Keep the Social Security Trust Fund solvent by ensuring adequate revenue and reassess the payroll tax cap so that higher earners contribute fairly. Close loopholes that exempt certain income from payroll taxes. Learn more
Build and Preserve Affordable Housing: Increase federal investment in affordable housing construction and protect existing units from being converted into luxury apartments or short-term rentals. Learn more
Prevent Cuts or Privatization: Oppose any attempts to privatize or undermine Social Security through risky investment schemes. Learn more
Support Rent Control Policies: Restore the ability of cities and towns to implement rent stabilization measures that protect tenants from sudden, unreasonable increases. Learn more
Protect DACA/Dreamers: Enshrine protections for DACA recipients into law and provide a permanent path to citizenship for Dreamers. Learn more
Abolish ICE Now: Dismantle Immigration and Customs Enforcement and replace it with a humane system that upholds due process and human rights. Learn more
Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Create a clear, fair pathway to citizenship, end family separation, and fix our broken visa and asylum systems. Learn more
Fully fund PVTA buses and switch to hybrid/electric: Improve service and reduce emissions by fully funding PVTA and transitioning to a clean-energy fleet. Learn more
Advocate for a high-speed train from Western MA to New York: Connect Western Mass to major economic hubs by pushing for a high-speed rail link to NYC, bypassing the current gap in New Haven. Learn more
Place a Moratorium on New Data Centers: Pause new data center construction until strong environmental standards are in place to address their massive energy and water consumption, protect local communities, and ensure they align with our climate goals. Learn more
Expand ValleyBike program: Increase access to affordable, sustainable transportation by expanding the ValleyBike network to more communities. Learn more
Make West-East Rail a reality: Establish reliable, frequent rail service between Pittsfield and Boston to connect the region and boost economic opportunity. Learn more
Raise the tax threshold for working and middle class: Create a Cost of Living Exemption (COLE) so that federal taxes do not apply to income up to a reasonable cost-of-living level for a single adult with no children, set at about 45,000 per year. Learn more
Close the stepped-up basis loophole: end the “buy, borrow, die” tactic that allows ultra-wealthy individuals to avoid paying taxes as their wealth grows. Learn more
Surcharge on the ultra-wealthy: Apply a 3% surtax on annual income over 1 million, and an 8% surtax on income over 15 million. Learn more
Protect public sector unions: Establish federal protections for collective bargaining rights of state and local government employees. Learn more
Guarantee card check recognition: Allow unions to form once a majority of workers have signed authorization cards, thereby reducing delays and intimidation during elections. Learn more
Extend labor rights to gig and misclassified workers: Redefine employee status to ensure gig workers and contractors have union rights. Learn more
Ban captive audience meetings: Prohibit employers from forcing workers to attend anti-union meetings during organizing drives. Learn more
Pass the PRO Act: Expand workers’ rights to organize by banning employer interference, ending “right-to-work” laws, and imposing penalties for union-busting. Learn more
Promote union access and neutrality agreements: Require federal contractors to remain neutral in union efforts and grant union access to workplaces. Learn more
Enforce the NLRA: Strengthen the National Labor Relations Act with increased funding for the NLRB to protect workers and hold violators accountable. Learn more
Raise the minimum wage: Increase the federal minimum wage to a minimum of 15. Learn more
Tie to Cost of Living Wage: connect minimum wage to a wage sufficient to pay the basic living expenses of a single, childless adult living in the median American state based on a 40-hour work week. Learn more
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