Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District in 2018 Massachusetts 2018 Primary Election.
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Get StartedEnsure the full range of reproductive health care services are covered by public and private insurance. Learn more
Roll back the Hyde Amendment, so that cost will not be an obstacle to women actually using their right to choose. Learn more
Preserve and increase federal funding for Planned Parenthood, which so many women rely on for basic care. Learn more
Expand access to care for underserved communities. Learn more
Guarantee access to emergency contraception to women at hospitals, clinics and pharmacies without delay or obstruction. Learn more
As the mother of a son with autism, I ran for office to be a champion for those who need one most. The needs of communities on the fringes of society like seniors and people with disabilities will be at the top of my agenda. Learn more
Joining efforts to end forced arbitration agreements that allow corporations to shield sexual harassers in their ranks Learn more
I will work to 1) have the Department of Justice develop recommendations for what actions Congress can take to clear the backlog of untested rape kits; 2) pass a federal law mandating the testing and tracking of rape kits and require the Department of Justice to report to Congress on total numbers by jurisdiction annually; 3) appropriate enough funding through existing federal grant programs so that every currently untested kit can be tested within five years; 4) work with law enforcement, victims and their advocates and policy experts to develop Department of Justice-recommended best practices for addressing the heart-wrenching problem of victim notification; and 5) develop a federal standard for ensuring rape kits are tested promptly in the future and incentivize law enforcement agencies to adopt it. Learn more
I will also work for legislation like the SURVIVE Act, which will help tribes provide victims with medical care, counseling and legal services suited to their own cultures. Learn more
I will fight for total prohibition of taxpayer-funded slush funds that let members of Congress off the hook. Learn more
Devoting resources to address epidemic rates of sexual assault against Native Americans Learn more
I will work to raise the caps on punitive damages both for retaliation and sexual harassment itself, and expand the EEOC so it can do its job the way it needs to. Learn more
Committing the federal government to taking action to clear the backlog of untested rape kits within five years. Learn more
Setting up a national commission to investigate institutional responses to child sex abuse in the wake of the unacceptable failures of the Catholic Church and other institutions to keep kids safe. Learn more
Joining efforts to require members of Congress to cover the cost of their own settlements for sexual misconduct instead of passing it on to the taxpayers Learn more
Formally requesting and advocating with my colleagues for a congressional hearing into the allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump in which his accusers can testify under oath. Learn more
Filing and building support for an impeachment resolution against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for perjury during his confirmation hearings. Learn more
Working with the LGBTQ community to better support them in addressing the high rates of sexual violence they face. Learn more
We need to do more to keep our promises to those who defended our country. I’m going to seek real solutions and tirelessly oppose the Koch brothers’ privatization plans. Learn more
We need to start treating opioid addiction like the public health crisis it is. We must pursue bold, progressive policies instead of repeating the mistakes of the past; invest real money in innovative, science-based solutions to the real problems on the ground, and put compassion at the heart of our approach. Learn more
Anyone in public office who isn’t dedicating themselves to getting more people good jobs shouldn’t be serving. I’m committed to building an economy that works for everyone – not just the wealthy. Learn more
Allowing English language learner students and students with disabilities to learn in a system that allows them to thrive - instead of struggle within a one-size-fits-all program Learn more
Fighting for common education standards that accurately measure every student’s achievement Learn more
Fighting for increased teacher pay and benefits, so that we are attracting our best and brightest instead of forcing our educators to go on strike Learn more
Opposing expansion of charter schools, which siphon money from our public schools and education budgets Learn more
Increasing our education budget Learn more
Climate change poses a threat to our health, our safety, our economy, and our national security. Transitioning to renewable energy is crucial for our economy and our children's futures. We have no time to waste. Learn more
I was marching for peace long before I ever thought about running for office. I believe in diplomacy, and America needs to recommit to diplomatic engagement. Learn more
I believe we can make progress on common sense measures to increase disclosure and transparency in campaign finance. Learn more
Universal background checks on guns as proposed in the Manchin-Toomey bill Learn more
We can no longer accept shootings in classrooms, restaurants, or street corners as a normal part of life in America. I am determined to do more to keep my kids and everyone else’s safe. Learn more
Opposing efforts to cut or create a voucher system for Medicare Learn more
Opposing regulatory changes and state waivers that weaken Obamacare protections Learn more
Opposing efforts to add “work requirements” to Medicaid that cut off coverage to those who need it Learn more
Opposing efforts to cut or block grant Medicaid Learn more
Extending the National Flood Insurance Program to keep flood insurance premiums affordable and to invest in infrastructure that will reduce flooding. Learn more
Preserving the government’s role in the secondary mortgage market. Learn more
Protecting renters and homebuyers from racial discrimination in the marketplace and finally living up to the promise of the Fair Housing Act. Learn more
Changing FHA regulations to make it easier to get financing to buy a condominium. Learn more
Renewing the mortgage debt forgiveness tax provision that prevents homeowners from being taxed on income they don’t actually receive. Learn more
Ensuring the Federal Housing Administration continues to play its vital role in making home ownership available to more Americans by helping folks get safe, affordable mortgage financing. Learn more
Fixing the Trump tax plan so that it accounts for the high cost of housing in Massachusetts. Learn more
Standing up for Senator Warren’s plan to allow refinancing of federal student loan debt, helping more first-time home buyers qualify for mortgages. Learn more
Undocumented immigrants who have no criminal record and meet key standards should have a path to citizenship. Learn more
I will also support legislation requiring the federal government to keep the promises it made to Dreamers and people who came to the U.S. in the wake of natural disasters and received temporary protected status. Learn more
I’m fighting back against the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. My staff and I are on the ground every day, sitting with folks at immigration proceedings and lobbying the federal government on their behalf - doing whatever we can to help families live safely and securely in their homes. Learn more
I will work to provide the needed transportation through public efforts for funding, management, and inter-governmental cooperation. Learn more
I will support the upgrades of existing out-of-date intersections and highway interchanges with new grade separation designs to help eliminate congestion. Learn more
Work to create efficient, updated public transportation that will power our communities and keep them healthy and sustainable Learn more
Ensure the United States puts environmental protection among our priorities when negotiating international trade agreements Learn more
Trump and the Republicans want to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting Social Security and Medicare. I won’t stand for it, and I’ll work to make the millionaires pay their fair share. Learn more
Increasing our education budget Learn more
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