Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Ohio 15th Congressional District in 2020 Ohio General Election.
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Get StartedFor far too long women have been cast aside as second class citizens. Even after attaining the right to vote, women have fought to be equals in society. Recently, on the backs of strong, independent women, women are making their presence known. In Congress, Joel will back these women and will be an ally on women’s rights. Learn more
The American story is one about expanding rights, not preventing access to rights. This means we must choose to treat all people as people. Learn more
America’s criminal justice system disproportionately punishes black and latino Americans. From policing and profiling to the drug war and from sentencing to incarceration, black and latino Americans get treated differently than white Americans. Learn more
Education is the silver bullet. A quality education can lift someone out of poverty and into the middle class. Education can expose students to other cultures and ideas. A quality education can help a student become a productive member of society and a well-rounded citizen. Learn more
The effort to fight all environmental issues, including climate change, is not a burden on the resources of the United States. The effort is an opportunity for new green jobs and a step into the future. The opportunity in front of us leads to good green energy jobs and a move towards a healthier tomorrow. We can create a future where we solve climate change and eliminate pollution while creating a stronger economy in the process. Learn more
The ability to choose our leaders is centrifugal to our republic. Voter ID laws and complicated registration disparagingly affects minority populations, the elderly, the poor, and rural communities. Learn more
When it comes to healthcare coverage, we cannot go backwards, we must continue to cover a larger percentage of the American population as we move forward. Learn more
When the federal poverty line was first created, the greatest expense for a family was food. But more and more of our paychecks go towards housing costs. The American dream cannot be achieved if people cannot secure a safe place to lay their head at night. Learn more
Immigration. We are a nation of immigrants. We must choose to treat those who seek a better life in America with dignity and respect. Learn more
In order to have a thriving economy, we must choose to have an infrastructure worthy of the Americans it serves. Learn more
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