Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate - Second Essex District (District 22) in 2022 Massachusetts Primary Election.
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Get StartedEnhance abortion protections and enact "Safe Haven" laws for out-of-state women to receive help in Massachusetts in light of any Supreme Court decisions which will restrict rights in other states. Learn more
Protect and fully fund women's health including reproductive care. Learn more
Protect the rights and land of indigenous people and examine old treaties to compensate for violations. Learn more
Pass reparations for the descendants of slaves and invest in communities affected by Jim Crow, redlining and the war on drugs. Learn more
End the practice of using the incarcerated for forced labor and instead pay minimum wage for voluntary labor. Learn more
Ban the use of police in schools as a means of discipline. Learn more
Abolish cash bail. Learn more
Reallocate part of the police budget towards education, mental health and other social programs to create real public safety. Learn more
Increase funding for degree programs for incarcerated people. Learn more
Ensure job opportunities to formerly incarcerated people and restore voting rights for the the currently incarcerated. Learn more
Ban military recruitment in schools statewide. Learn more
Fund rehabilitation centers to treat addictions to all drugs, including OPIODS.. Learn more
We must legalize all drugs and invest in state operated and non-profit rehab centers for those that suffer from addiction. Learn more
Fund tuition-free public colleges, universities, trade schools, MSIs and masters degrees for doctors, teachers, public defenders, social workers and MBA's that commit to serving in the public sector for at least 10 years. Learn more
Fill in the gaps of Pell Grants to include living expenses such as food, housing, transportation and childcare. Expand eligibility to include those who are incarcerated and those who are undocumented. Learn more
Pay those with federal student loan debt the amount that they owe to effectively cancel their student debt as we petition the federal govt to cancel it. Learn more
Expand standard education to include Pre-K. Learn more
Enact a Massachusetts Jobs Guarantee to employ all who are willing and able in our transition to green energy. Learn more
Provide electricity, heat, hot water and internet access as public goods. Learn more
Work with local farmers on no-till soil, high tunnels and other green methodologies, provide incentives to protect local farm land from development loss. Learn more
Stop the construction of the Peabody Peaker-plant and ban future gas-powered energy projects. Learn more
Transform our energy systems to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Learn more
Ban corporate PACS in Massachusetts. Learn more
Ban defense contractors like Raytheon from operating within the state and from donating to political candidates for office. Learn more
Enact Rank Choice Voting and give third parties access to public funding, debates and ballots. Learn more
Establish public financing of all elections. Learn more
Ban government officials from serving on corporate boards or investing in stocks. Learn more
Make Mail-In-Voting available and easily accessible in all elections. Learn more
Raise the eligibility age for gun-ownership from 15 to 21. Learn more
Enact a gun buy-back program. Learn more
Invest in scientific research and development to treat and eventually cure Alzhiemers, Dementia and other age-related diseases. Learn more
Pass the Massachusetts Medicare For All bill, H1267 aka S766, making healthcare free at the point of service. Learn more
Stop forceful removal of homeless population from "Mass and Cass" and instead find and fund safe recovery housing and treatment facilities. Learn more
Eradicate senior homelessness and prioritize elderly homeless vets. Learn more
Eradicate homelessness and housing insecurity through a large investment in green public housing and by massively investing in mental health facilities and rehabilitation centers. Learn more
Fight for The Place To Prosper Act at the state level which limits rent increases to 3% for properties owned by large landlords and stops unjust evictions. Learn more
Prioritize the descendants of slaves and the victims of red-lining in the fight for housing rights. Learn more
Ensure access to healthcare and other necessities to immigrants regardless of immigration status. Learn more
End all contracts with ICE and prohibit them from operating within our community by encouraging and promoting sanctuary cities, such as Salem's. Learn more
Mandate that state agencies provide services and information in all of the languages that are represented in our diverse communities. Learn more
Ensure right to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status. Learn more
Provide free green public transportation (subway, high speed rail etc). Learn more
Expand our public healthcare system to cover long-term care and invest in home-based care as well as senior living centers to make long-term care universally affordable. Learn more
Increase access to quality, reliable transportation for seniors. Learn more
Improve access to nutritious food and convenient exercise options through an elimination of food deserts, an increase in community parks and public funding for and regulation of senior living centers. Learn more
Strengthen criminal penalties for financial predators of seniors and reimburse victims. Learn more
Prioritize union workers in state government contracts. Learn more
Ban mandatory anti-union meetings. Learn more
Amend the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave and Earned Sick Time benefits to include the over 240,000 municipal workers that were left out. Learn more
Ban the permanent replacement of striking workers. Learn more
Allow public employee unions to collect agency fees from non-union members. Learn more
Pass additional benefits for those working outside of the home during COVID. Learn more
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