Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Rhode Island 2nd Congressional District in 2022 Rhode Island Primary Election.
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Get StartedA woman's right is paramount for gender equality, women’s health, and democracy. The United States is on the cusp of denying this human right. Omar is a fierce advocate for gender equality and specifically for a woman’s right to access reproductive health care. Learn more
He also understands that workers, the disenfranchised, and the most vulnerable must be heard. Omar will defend and empower these groups by supporting the passage of the PRO act, which will ensure worker’s right to unionize, and by supporting expanded federal support for technical, vocational, and on-the-job training programs. Learn more
Omar will support federal legislation modeled on RI Promise, as well as increased federal assistance for technical and on-the-job training programs. Higher education and skilled technical training are inextricably linked to earning potential, economic opportunity, and social mobility. Omar also supports guaranteed access to pre-K to ensure all children start their education on an equal footing, and childcare subsidies so parents have the means to further their education if they need the assistance. Omar will sponsor legislation which will ensure access to education in a holistic, integrated manner. Learn more
Omar supports the principles embedded in the Green New Deal. If we do not restructure the foundations of our economy, we will not avert the worst effects of climate change. Learn more
We must stop running our economy on petroleum and invest in renewables with the aim of carbon neutrality in 25 years. Learn more
Omar supports a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, investments in educational and professional opportunities for immigrants. Further, U.S. foreign and economic policy need to consider the effect that our foreign aid and intervention have on migration. Learn more
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