Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 15th Congressional District in 2020 New York Regular and Presidential Primary Election.
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Get StartedEnd the Cash Bail System & End Predatory Prison Phone Rates. Learn more
Stop Prosecuting Minors as Adults & End the use of Juvenile Life Without Parole sentencing. Ensure the Right to Counsel for Unaccompanied Minors. Learn more
Legalize Marijuana and expunge Records of Non-Violent Offenders. Prioritize treatment, not prison, for people with mental health or substance use issues. Learn more
Access to quality healthcare is one of the most important factors in overall well being, and yet America is one of the few industrialized nations not to provide healthcare for all of its citizens. Instead, we have a private healthcare system that leaves millions uninsured and bankrupts even some of those who do have health insurance. At the same time, our cost of care is higher than almost any other industrialized country while providing worse outcomes. The Affordable Care Act was a step in the right direction, providing funds to states to innovate while expanding Medicaid substantially. Learn more
Pass new “good cause” eviction legislation. Learn more
Fully Fund Federal Housing and NYCHA (NYC Housing Authority), prioritized in a democratic way using TAs (Tenant Associations). Learn more
Eliminate permanent rent hikes caused by major capital improvements. Learn more
In Congress, I will be a fierce advocate for the rights of immigrants - both documented and undocumented - and will not treat the future of young immigrants or their parents, as a political bargaining chip. We need activist leadership that will help us both resist Donald Trump and make real progress for immigrant communities. Over the long term, we must develop a more humane immigration system, in partnership with the native countries of our nation’s diverse immigrant communities. She will elevate immigrant voices from all corners - immigrants from Central and South America, from Asia, from Africa, members of the Afro-Latino immigrant community, migrants from European countries, and others - to advance policies that will meaningfully support our communities and create greater opportunity for all. Learn more
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