Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 9th Congressional District in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Protecting free expression isn't primarily about policy—it's about leadership. When we're in office, we have to show that we will protect expression, and especially dissent. A free society requires that people and organizations can speak, research, and challenge power without fear of government retaliation. Learn more
Some say we should back away from defending these rights to win elections. That's not the path forward. We need to fight back by strengthening federal anti-discrimination protections, blocking state laws that target LGBTQ Americans, and ensuring that healthcare decisions remain between patients and their doctors—not politicians. Learn more
Fully resourced civil rights divisions across federal agencies, leaders who take these responsibilities seriously, and constant vigilance to ensure protections are real, not just words on paper. Learn more
We need to fight on both fronts: end the senseless, wasteful tariffs and vigorously enforce antitrust laws keep markets competitive. That's how you get an economy that's actually efficient and innovative—where companies have to compete by offering better products at better prices. Learn more
We need open markets where companies succeed by building better products, not by lobbying for protection. That means enforcing antitrust laws, ending crony capitalism, and opening trade so Americans benefit from competition. Learn more
We need universal childcare and pre-K so every child gets a strong start. Learn more
We need a school system built for the world our kids are entering—one shaped by rapid technological and economic change. That requires dramatically expanding the resources we invest, ensuring that every child and every family has the support and services they need in their school, and treating educators as the indispensable professionals they are. It also means a national government that helps every district stay ahead, not just with funding but with expertise and innovation. Learn more
We need to invest seriously in basic computer science education and specifically AI—not just in elite schools, but everywhere. That means training teachers, updating curricula, and giving every student hands-on experience with AI tools before they enter the workforce. The federal government has a vital role in driving this around the country. Learn more
The solution is new pathways for developing skills. Some colleges are already experimenting with fast, flexible,and affordable programs that develop the skills employers want and place students in real jobs with real growth potential. Learn more
Today, too many entry-level jobs demand degrees that are unaffordable and saddle people with crushing debt. Higher education is a rich and valuable experience, but it’s become a paywall to the middle class. Learn more
We need to rebuild trust and honor the relationships that make us strong. That means showing up, keeping our word, and asserting American leadership through partnership, not isolation. Learn more
We need to strengthen campaign finance laws to reduce the outsized influence of money. That means requiring transparency so voters know who's funding campaigns. It means creating public financing options so candidates can run without being beholden to wealthy interests. It means closing loopholes that let unlimited dark money flood our elections. Learn more
The answer isn't simply deregulation—it's smarter regulation. We should define our goals clearly: more affordable housing, accessible healthcare, reliable transit, clean energy. Then calibrate our rules to actually achieve those goals instead of blocking them. Learn more
The federal government can help. We can condition grants to states and cities on following best practices for permitting and zoning—rewarding places that make it easier to build, not harder. Learn more
We need comprehensive immigration reform that creates legal pathways for people already here, treats everyone with dignity, and focuses enforcement on actual threats to public safety—not on hardworking families. Learn more
Immigration raids accomplish nothing but terrorizing communities. Parents fear dropping their kids at school. Workers won't report labor violations or dangerous conditions because they're afraid of being deported. Families live in constant dread that someone they love will be taken away. Learn more
We need to end these abuses immediately. Agencies must return to their missions—protecting public safety and serving communities, not intimidating them. Law enforcement cannot be weaponized to terrorize families or silence dissent. Learn more
The CHIPS and Science Act authorized historic investments. We should fully fund them and go further. Learn more
Support for elder care so aging Americans have dignity and their children aren't crushed by impossible burdens. Learn more
Start by reversing cruel Medicaid cuts, preserving Social Security, and passing Medicare for All so no one goes bankrupt from medical bills or rations insulin. Learn more
This means ensuring the wealthiest Americans can't game the system by converting their income into forms that escape taxation. It means making sure large corporations pay taxes on their actual profits instead of shifting them to offshore havens. And it means ending the absurdity where heirs inherit billions tax-free while workers pay taxes on every paycheck. . Learn more
This administration has systematically attacked American science—canceling grants mid-research, slashing university funding, censoring fields of inquiry based on politics. We need to immediately reverse these cuts, restore canceled grants, and end political interference in peer review. Learn more
Close the loopholes that let the ultra-wealthy avoid taxes while maintaining competitive rates that encourage productive economic activity. Learn more
We need policies that recognize care as essential, not expendable. Paid family leave so workers can be present for newborns, aging parents, or seriously ill loved ones without losing their livelihoods. Workplace protections that prevent firing someone because they need time for a family emergency. Flexibility that acknowledges life doesn't happen on a neat schedule. Learn more
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