Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Ohio 12th Congressional District in 2020 Ohio General Election.
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Get StartedAlaina supports the passage of the Equality Act to remove any question that members of the LGBTQ+ community are equal under the law. She also fully supports an Equal Rights Amendment. Learn more
Alaina also acknowledges that people of color face hurdles coming from both individual biases and institutional racism. One of the areas this is most evident is in our Justice System, where institutional reform is needed. She is committed to listening to her constituents who are dealing with these problems every day, and advocating for them in Washington. Learn more
Opioid addiction is a national crisis. Addiction is a disease and should be treated as such. We need to treat the problem holistically, including early prevention in at-risk communities, intervention and harm reduction for those addicted, and long-term care for those recovering from addiction. We need to expand mental health services for those affected in order to mitigate the effects of addiction for current/former addicts and their loved ones. Learn more
50% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years. This is because they do not receive the protections or support they need from the government the way that huge corporations do. Alaina wants to make sure that small business owners and employees feel supported and heard by their representative. She knows what it takes to keep a business afloat. Alaina is committed to defending small businesses in Washington. Learn more
The United States has the power to incentivize this shift on a global scale. We need to ensure that we are advocating for our environment in new agreements with allies and learning from other countries who have done this well. Learn more
Alaina supports Universal Background Checks that close online sale and gun show loopholes, Red Flag Laws that allow family and friends to protect their loved ones, and increased access mental health services for all Ohioans. We need to make sure we are investing in research and approaching the issue with common sense and factual information. Learn more
The first priority must be stabilizing and restoring the Affordable Care Act in order to maintain coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, and to ensure that everyone has the choice to be covered under a public option. No American should ever have to go bankrupt or die because of the cost of healthcare. Alaina supports an immediate action to create an income-based cap on the amount any individual or family should pay out of pocket on medical expenses, including prescriptions. Learn more
Alaina believes healthcare is a basic human right and that our nation’s healthcare system should not be the victim of partisan politics. Our healthcare is not a bargaining chip. She will fight from day one to stop the Affordable Care Act bleed out, and move to restore ACA so we can move forward, faster on a healthcare solution that includes both a public and private option for all Americans. She also adamantly supports continued Medicare expansion. Learn more
Happy, healthy families make for thriving businesses. As a business owner and a mother, Alaina is a fearless advocate for working Ohio families and small businesses. She believes that small businesses should not have to bear this financial burden alone, but that it is a necessity for happy families, mothers and future mothers in the workplace. When in office, Alaina will advocate for 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave per year. A family’s rights are workers’ rights. Learn more
Alaina whole-heartedly supports the right to Collectively Bargain, and appreciates everything that Labor Unions have been able to accomplish in the United States. Learn more
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