Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 19th Congressional District in 2026 California Primary Election.
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Get StartedProtecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion and contraception, as a fundamental right. Learn more
Pholding and supporting marriage equality and family rights for LGBTQIA couples and their children. Learn more
Advocating for the rights of transgender individuals, including legal recognition of gender identity and protection against harassment and violence. Learn more
Cut Military Spending by at least 50%, which would still leave us with the largest military budget globally. In fact, we would still have a larger military budget than China and Russia combined. Learn more
Enforce anti-trust laws. When breaking up large businesses like Walmart, Target, Dollar General and Amazon, convert the resulting smaller businesses into co-ops, controlled by a mix of employees and consumers. Learn more
Tuition-free public universities, community colleges and trade schools. Cancel student debt (public and private). Invest in scholarships and grants for non-tuition costs (e.g. Books, housing, transportation, and food). Learn more
Access to clean and safe water is a basic human right. Public ownership of water systems safeguards this right, guaranteeing affordability, sustainability, and community control over our most vital resource. Learn more
Keep remaining fossil fuels in the ground. Decarbonize transportation (e.g. Electric public transportation & ban private jets). Create jobs in emerging industries related to renewable energy. Reduce reliance on extractive industries, including lithium mining. Learn more
Prioritize the needs of the people over special interests (e.g. Data Centers). Transitioning to publicly owned energy sources allows us to prioritize renewable resources and equitable distribution. Public energy systems can invest in infrastructure that meets community needs while combating climate change and promoting sustainability. Learn more
Keep it under the ocean No oil and gas drilling. No deep-sea mining. Do not inject carbon dioxide under the ocean. Federalize California’s plastic ban. Learn more
No Unilateral Sanctions. Promote diplomacy rather than punitive measures that undermine international relations. Learn more
We demand an immediate arms embargo, an end to the apartheid state, and safe aid distribution for Palestinians. Learn more
We should only be engaged in a war, directly or indirectly, if it is mandated by the UN Security Council or a UN General Assembly Uniting for Peace Resolution. Learn more
Establish programs like small-donor matching funds, where contributions from individual donors are matched with public funds (e.g., at a 6-to-1 ratio) to lessen candidates' reliance on large donors. Learn more
Ban registered corporate lobbyists from donating, bundling, or fundraising for candidates in order to mitigate quid pro quo corruption, and apply these regulations to lobbying agencies, their contractors, and nonprofits that represent corporate interests. Learn more
Ban foreign-owned or foreign-funded companies from participating in U.S. Elections, and amend the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) to extend these prohibitions to U.S. Corporations with substantial foreign influence. Learn more
Require organizations like AIPAC and paid social media influencers advocating for foreign interests in U.S. Elections to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) for transparency. Learn more
Lower the maximum amount individuals can contribute to campaigns and political parties. Learn more
Cancel existing medical debt. Learn more
Every individual deserves access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare, with decisions driven by patient needs rather than profit. Full stop. A Medicare for All system would eliminate the unnecessary costs associated with the insurance industry, reduce overall care expenses and increase quality of care. Learn more
Establish a robust social housing program with income-based rent. Implement a corporate excess profits tax on investment properties. Create public banking options for affordable loans. Utilize community land trusts to manage affordable housing and defend tenants' rights through rent control. Learn more
Abolish ICE: dismantle the unjust detention and deportation of vulnerable individuals. Learn more
End immigrant worker exploitation by expanding the work visa program. Learn more
Public ownership of transportation systems promotes reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly transit options. By investing in public transit, we improve accessibility for all residents, reducing reliance on personal vehicles and encouraging sustainable urban development. Learn more
Expand funding for the Food Desert Prevention Act, currently underfunded at 50 million annually, to support the establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas. Recognize that thousands of grocery stores may be necessary to effectively eliminate food deserts. Learn more
Create a constitutional amendment to impose a wealth tax on billionaires, with a rate set to shrink their wealth year-over-year. Given that billionaires, on average, increase their wealth by 10% per year, this tax should be higher still. Learn more
Tax capital gains (e.g., stocks, investment properties) at the same rates as ordinary income to ensure fair taxation. Learn more
Increase Top Marginal Income Tax Rate for those earning over 3.7 million per year to at least 90%, up from the current 37%. Historically, this rate was over 70% from the 1930s to 1981. Learn more
Supporting the right to unionize and bargain collectively, empowering workers to negotiate fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. Learn more
25 an hour, automatically increasing with inflation. Learn more
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