Currently holds the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives - 18th Essex District until January 6, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 6th Congressional District in 2026 Massachusetts Primary Election.
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Get StartedEstablish a permanent, nationwide right to abortion care by passing the Women’s Health Protection Act. Learn more
Establish a federal right to access IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies, shielding families from judicial overreac. Learn more
Pass the federal Equality Act to explicitly add sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, banning discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, and education nationwide. Learn more
Advocate for full, permanent funding for the Violence Against Women Act to expand transitional housing, mental health resources, and legal assistance for survivors. Learn more
Ban federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks or tactical military gear during routine law enforcement activities. Learn more
Fully fund federal hate crime investigations and support community-led safety initiatives. Learn more
Strengthen federal civil rights protections and combat the rise of hate crimes by expanding funding for federal civil rights enforcement, improving tracking metrics, and supporting localized, community-led prevention and victim-support frameworks. Learn more
Expand funding to provide for culturally competent counseling and legal aid so domestic violence and sexual assault survivors can escape dangerous situations. Learn more
Protect immigrant survivors of human trafficking and violent crime by working to lift the federal caps on U-visas (violent crime victims) and T-visas (human trafficking victims), ensuring victims can safely report abuse and cooperate with law enforcement without fear of deportation. Learn more
Lower prescription drug costs. Learn more
Bring home federal funding to expand community schools that wrap academics, healthcare, mental health services, food assistance and more into hubs of well-being and support for children, families and communities. Learn more
Partner vocational-technical schools directly with local trade unions to guarantee graduates immediate, debt-free pathways into high-paying, unionized careers. Learn more
Push for livable, professional wages and workforce development for our educators by raising teacher and education professional pay. Learn more
Invest in universal Pre-K and early education, centering universal access and affordability, so that every family, regardless of income, has access to high-quality care. Learn more
Pass legislation making all community colleges and public four-year universities tuition-free. Learn more
Increase federal investments in Title I which gives additional money to schools that serve lower income students. Learn more
Subsidize early education costs for low-income families and cap expenses for middle-income households. Learn more
Invest in green jobs that bring our unions and our workers along with our pivot toward renewable energy. Learn more
Focus on forward-looking policies that reduce carbon emissions, strengthen resilience and grow our economy. Learn more
Secure increased funding for coastal resilience, grid modernization, and clean energy to help protect homes, small businesses, critical infrastructure, and the planet. Learn more
Prioritize humanitarian aid and international diplomacy as our primary tools for conflict resolution, strengthening global alliances and fully funding international human rights organizations. Learn more
Affirm the rights and freedoms of nations under attack or facing oppression, including Ukraine, Taiwan, and Tibet, defend the rights of all people to self-determination, and protect international human rights and dignity for all. Learn more
Condition all foreign military assistance on strict adherence to international law and human rights standards, ensuring American dollars never fund war crimes. Learn more
Limit money in politics by overturning Citizens United. Learn more
Ban individual stock trading and insider trading for members of Congress. Learn more
Champion legislation to incentivize and implement robust Red Flag laws nationwide, ensuring the people closest to a person in crisis have the tools to keep our communities safe. Learn more
Fight to pass federal common-sense gun reform legislation modeled on our success here in Massachusetts, including universal background checks, a federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and a real crackdown on the proliferation of untraceable firearms. Learn more
Enact a total federal ban on conversion therapy, outlawing the fraudulent and deeply harmful practice. Learn more
Codify Paid Family Medical Leave at the federal level, so parents and children can afford to bond, and provide care to one another when they need or wish to do so. Learn more
Protect access to gender-affirming care and ensure trans individuals have accurate, accessible identification documents. Learn more
Transition to Medicare for All. Learn more
Address food insecurity by protecting funding for SNAP. Learn more
Invest in energy efficient, climate resilient housing that lowers costs for families. Learn more
Enforce fair housing laws. Learn more
Incentivize zoning reform that promotes equity and affordability. Learn more
Significantly expand funding for deeply affordable housing and rental assistance. Learn more
Expand workforce housing, making sure those who work here can actually live here. Learn more
Increase the affordable housing supply. Learn more
Support first-time home buyers with low interest loans and developing more starter homes intended for first-time buyers and not as vacation homes. Learn more
Encourage transit-oriented development to increase mobility and cut down on traffic. Learn more
Increase funding for processing centers and enact statute-enforced timelines for asylum claims to ensure cases are resolved safely and expediently, ending the humanitarian crises caused by administrative backlogs. Learn more
Ensure that all individuals, including undocumented immigrants, can access the legal system, report crimes, and utilize public services without fear. Learn more
Protect and Expand DACA and TPS to provide immediate safety, work authorization, and stability for our Dreamers and the local Haitian, Latino, and other immigrant communities that keep our communities strong. Learn more
Expand employer-based visas to match real labor market needs, so there are actually enough legal opportunities to come to the US for gainful employment and fill our demand. Learn more
Abolish ICE and overhaul the immigration system by creating an accessible, transparent pathway to citizenship that incentivizes legal entry, keeps families together, and treats immigrants with basic human dignity. Learn more
Deliver much-needed support to small, rural, and low-resourced communities to access federal transportation funding. Learn more
Increase federal funding for the expansion and maintenance of dedicated bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian-safe infrastructure to safely connect our neighborhoods. Learn more
Extend the Blue Line to Lynn and work with the delegation to secure funding for the long-awaited North-South Rail Link. Learn more
Fast-track the full electrification of the Commuter Rail system to eliminate toxic diesel emissions in environmental justice communities and increase the frequency of regional service. Learn more
Fight against voter ID laws. Learn more
Increase federal funding for LGBTQ youth homelessness prevention, mental health resources, and crisis intervention services, and. Learn more
Ensure the ultra-wealthy and corporations pay their fair share in taxes. Learn more
Rein in military spending, redirecting billions toward urgent domestic needs like housing, healthcare, and climate resiliency. Learn more
Defend and expand workers’ rights by passing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to ban union-busting, protect striking workers, and eliminate right-to-work laws, and. Learn more
Increase the federal minimum wage to 20 an hour. Learn more
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