Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 1st Congressional District in 2022 Illinois Primary Election.
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I support an end to the federal death penalty and encourage all states to follow Illinois’ lead in banning capital punishment on the state level as well. Learn more
I support an end to federal mandatory minimum sentencing laws and would encourage my colleagues in the state legislature to do the same here in Illinois. Learn more
I support “banning the box” on job applications. I support legislation like the Workforce Justice Act prohibiting employers from discriminating against potential hires by asking them to disclose past criminal history. Learn more
I support the legalization of marijuana on a national scale and the release of those who have been incarcerated for nonviolent drug offenses that never should have been crimes in the first place. Learn more
We must increase federal support for small businesses and impose restrictions on our existing predatory and discriminatory banking system. Learn more
I support federal funding that goes directly to the most disinvested schools to ensure that there are enough counselors in every school, not just the most privileged ones. Learn more
I will pass legislation to create funds specifically for homeless students that ensure they have the resources they need to do well in school, including stipends for books, food and resources they need to succeed in school and feel safe. Learn more
I support aggressive action to combat climate change such as the Green New Deal, and pledge to only support infrastructure projects that focus on environmentally conscious construction. Learn more
We must put in place common-sense gun regulation laws, like universal background checks, to ensure that guns don't land in the hands of the wrong people. Learn more
We must ensure that all have equal access to healthcare by passing Medicare For All. Learn more
I will support legislation that creates universal pre-k the national standard. Learn more
There is no policy framework more critical than delivering reparations for Black Americans to close the wealth gap. I support creating a federal commission to study and eventually implement a reparations program to address historic racial wealth inequality in America. Learn more
We must increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour, creating an actual living wage. Learn more
We must expand job training programs, provide community exposure to job opportunities, and establish a federal jobs guarantee. Learn more
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