Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 5th Congressional District in 2018 Virginia 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedWomen’s reproductive rights are under threat from the Trump administration Learn more
Leslie wants to end Trump’s global gag rule. Learn more
Leslie will work with legislators to promote smart, safe reforms at the federal level Learn more
Leslie wants to help America invest in the future –in good schools, clean water and air and an economy that works for everyone-not in spending billions to incarcerate. Learn more
fight sexual assault in the military Learn more
She will also investigate solutions to support healthy options for opioid addiction Learn more
She will work to ensure that any government subsidy for opiates abuse clinics does not go to fly-by-night private providers Learn more
Leslie also wants to make better compost available to farmers so they do not have to rely on industrial waste. Learn more
Leslie wants to make sure the massive cuts to the Farm Bill proposed by President Trump, upwards of 250 billion dollars, do not go through. Learn more
This program needs to be refocused for adults, enhanced and extended to every county. Leslie will work to secure federal funding for this program. Learn more
Leslie supports strong pre-K programs and wants to expand pre-K education. Learn more
She will fight to reduce interest rates for all student loans. Learn more
She will work hard to change the rules on student loans Learn more
She is a strong supporter of free community college for all Virginians. Learn more
She does not support diverting funds for vouchers. Learn more
Leslie supports strong public education and will fight any initiative that strips funding from public schools. Learn more
She will vote to restore the power of the Environmental Protection Agency Learn more
She will fight to restore streams protection, so that coal ash and the five heavy metals it contains cannot poison out water. Learn more
Leslie will back scenic easements to preserve family farms. Learn more
Leslie will ensure that on the federal level, FERC will abide by the law and address the serious concerns of The Fish and Wildlife Service about the pipelines’ effect on over a thousand waterways, forests and scenic mountains that will be scarred with mountain-top removal. Learn more
She can see the folly of repealing stream protection and allowing the poisoning of our waterways. Learn more
She is equipped to stand up for the rights of Virginians in the pipeline battles that are raging in several counties. Learn more
I support the US Climate Alliance Learn more
Leslie will support efforts by the League of Conservation Voters to protect our land Learn more
Leslie wants to end Trump’s global gag rule. The rule denies US foreign aid to NGOs that provide sexual and reproductive health services, such as contraception and HIV testing, to women abroad. Learn more
I also believe in open discussion of areas of disagreement such as settlement expansion in violation of existing agreements. I do not support U.S. foreign aid being used for settlement expansion. Learn more
As a member of Congress I would urge our continued support of the United Nations as our funding guarantees influence and the airing of American views that could otherwise be ignored or dismissed. Learn more
As a member of Congress, I will do what I can to help facilitate a dialogue with Israel and its neighbors. I believe there are untapped resources to further peace. In other intractable conflicts, economic incentives have offered the means to reimagine relationships. In the meantime, U.S. funding for the Palestinian Authority is essential for building the foundation that can lead to negotiations. Learn more
I support both U.S. foreign aid to Israel and U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority. Learn more
The United States Congress is committed to supporting Israel’s security both militarily and financially. As a member of Congress, I will stand by that commitment. Learn more
The U.S. must also restore funding to the Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza must be addressed urgently. The U.S. should play a role in easing the blockade and rebuilding the economy of Gaza with its nearly 2 million inhabitants. Learn more
Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital without a two-state solution is divisive and, as generations of statesmen have understood, will lead to violence. Learn more
I believe the U.S has a critical role to play in encouraging Israel and the Palestinians to cease hostilities and find a two-state solution. As a member of Congress, I would support American engagement in such negotiations and vote for American financial support to guarantee secure borders and a workable agreement for peace. I would urge the implementation of a settlement freeze, as the expansion of settlements is the single greatest threat to the two-state solution. Learn more
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which the Trump Administration has now abandoned, will have my full support in Congress if there is an opportunity to restore it. Learn more
We must not defund the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and must allow the EEOC to collect pay information through the Employer Information Report. Learn more
Prevent those guilty of domestic violence from owning guns, close background check loopholes, ban bump stocks, and support the Assault Weapons Ban of 2018 while staunchly protecting the rights of hunters. Learn more
She will fight the fraud and waste in the medical industry where a hip part costing a few hundred dollars can be tens of thousands of dollars on a hospital bill. Learn more
Leslie will add her name to the Expanded and Improved Medicare For All Act (HR 676). Learn more
She supports “single payer” healthcare Learn more
She will work to ensure that any government subsidy for opiates abuse clinics does not go to fly-by-night private providers Learn more
Leslie wants to guard the rights of Virginians and preserve the best of the Affordable Care Act Learn more
Leslie believes, the district needs better transport. Learn more
Without broadband, rural Virginians are shut out of the modern economy. Learn more
Leslie will add her name to the Expanded and Improved Medicare For All Act (HR 676). Learn more
She also wants to equalize Social Security rules for disabled widows. Learn more
Leslie wants to help change that and supports the Eleanor's Hope initiative to promote women's retirement security. Learn more
She will support low taxes for farm use. Learn more
We must not defund the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Learn more
One is the shameful minimum wage, a dollar fifty less than West Virginia. Learn more
Leslie supports the Paycheck Fairness Act. Learn more
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