Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Mississippi 1st Congressional District in 2018 Mississippi 2018 General Election.
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Legal rights for housing, employment, and civic engagement, including voting should be reinstated for those who have served their time. Learn more
Solitary confinement for juvenile offenders should be prohibited due to the potential long-term mental health consequences for developing adolescent brains. Learn more
Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences, allowing judges discretion in determining sentencing. Learn more
The high cost of punitive sentences can be minimized by rehabilitation programs, especially for youth offenders. Learn more
Prevent and Reduce Recidivism. Support and expand re-entry programs, including job training, GED attainment, post-secondary educational opportunities, mental health care, drug treatment, and faith-based programs while incarcerated. Learn more
When appropriate, the justice system can use community service or treatment programs as alternates to prison time for non-violent, low-level crimes which do not pose a threat to public safety. Learn more
The elimination of criminal penalties for the adult use and personal cultivation of marijuana. Learn more
Provide 21st century resources including body cams to record encounters, sophisticated data tracking to clarify arrest and conviction metrics, and training on use of force, implicit bias, and police misconduct to create efficient and effective law enforcement efforts. Transparency and accountability through these measures will enhance community support and trust and effective policing. Learn more
The creation of a legal regulatory market for the responsible production and distribution of marijuana to adults. Learn more
Enacting legislation that provides and protects access to medical marijuana. Learn more
We need to invest in workforce training for familiar jobs like electricians and plumbers, but we also need training for new jobs like robotics technicians or database managers. As your congressman, I will support legislation and funding that invests in this kind of job training and entrepreneurship. Learn more
. I strongly support high school and community college vocational training for students. Learn more
We need to equip our K-12 schools with 21st Century technologies, without which we will never prepare students for 21st Century jobs. Learn more
It all starts with early childhood education, including affordable childcare and pre-K services. We need to fund Head Start. Learn more
We need high quality public schools. There is no reason students should have to attend private or charter schools to get a quality education in Mississippi. Learn more
I will work for increased federal funding for professional development for teachers. I will work to make federal funds available to support innovative teaching models so that we can maximize the potential of our students. Learn more
I support Second Chance Pell grants for incarcerated students so that they can get a job once they are released. Learn more
On higher education, I not only support tax-free funding for graduate students but also support reinstating, and making permanent, Pell grants for summer school. Learn more
. College debt relief is sorely needed in the US to prevent financial chaos. If we can bail out the banks on Wall Street, we can bail out college graduates who actually work for a living. Learn more
As your congressman, I will fight to keep EPA protections intact, because I understand what’s going to happen if we lose them. Learn more
Continued US financial commitments to international institutions that promote peace in the Middle East, such as the United Nations. Learn more
The complete and unobstructed implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Iran which has so far proven effective in blocking each of Iran’s pathways to a nuclear weapon and represents major progress for the security of the United States, Israel and our allies in the region. Learn more
A two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which will result in an internationally recognized border with a future state of Palestine living side-by-side with Israel in peace and with robust security guarantees. Learn more
Continued US support of funding to the Palestinian Authority which is critical to the PA’s state-building and security efforts in West Bank, and which help foster cooperation. Learn more
I support: Bilateral efforts to enhance Israeli security and funding military defense to insure the safety and security of the Israeli people. Learn more
The only effective long-term solution to the problem is a single-payer system like Medicare for all. Learn more
Third is restructuring of the federal insurance supplement. At present, the very poor and the very rich can afford insurance, but those in the middle class are facing absurd insurance premiums. Learn more
Second is to allow Medicare to negotiate drug pricing. This will result in controlled prescription drug pricing. Learn more
There are three major fixes to the ACA that need to happen. The first is allowing insurance to be sold across state lines. This creates larger risk pools and thus reduces insurance premiums. Learn more
. College debt relief is sorely needed in the US to prevent financial chaos. If we can bail out the banks on Wall Street, we can bail out college graduates who actually work for a living. Learn more
It is critical that we continue to spend federal dollars on scientific research. Our hea Learn more
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