Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - North Carolina 4th Congressional District in 2022 North Carolina Primary Election.
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Get StartedEliminate qualified immunity as a mechanism to allow justice to be sought. Learn more
Address the over-reliance on law enforcement by shifting resources into public education, mental health services, and personnel, social workers, drug rehabilitation, and public schools. Learn more
End the war on drugs which is a war on poor people. Eliminate the federal prohibition of both medical and recreational marijuana. Learn more
I believe in mass investments in public education, increasing classroom resources, continuous education for teacher development. I advocate for: 1) Universal pre-K 2) Universal Community College and Trade Schools 3) Universal Public Colleges and Universities 4) Create a federal standard where all teachers make a minimum of $60,000. Learn more
Reducing carbon emissions. We need to electrify everything and shift to 100% renewable resources Increasing carbon capture, this includes investing in capture technologies, preventing deforestation and planting trees Ensuring that everyone is guaranteed clean air, soil, and water Full support for the Green New Deal legislation Full support for the Paris Climate Agreement. Learn more
Address gun violence to include Common sense gun reform which includes background checks on all gun sales, waiting periods, deterring illegal gun trafficking, and closing the Charleston loophole and the gun-show loophole. Learn more
Holding the gun industry accountable by repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. Learn more
A single-payer system that covers everyone, for all medically necessary services which includes dental, vision, hearing aids, mental health, and prescription drugs. Learn more
Research: Increase federal investment in basic science research Increase investment in medical research Create and fund the US Department of Science. Learn more
With a particular focus on rural communities, we must increase federal investments in medical and health care infrastructure Improved accessibility to healthcare services such as telehealth and mobile primary care providers Ensure that hospital facilities are equipped with the proper equipment, technologies, and personnel. Learn more
Housing: Increased investment in affordable housing The prevention of gentrification through the protection of historic neighborhoods and communities. Learn more
Currently there is no federal standard for Cyber Security, we need to create one. This is a situation of national security. Provide incentives and resources to drive and support cybersecurity standards Create a public education campaign regarding cybersecurity. Learn more
Universal Basic Income of at least $2000 per month without cutting any existing social programs. Learn more
Support for a wealth tax, and ensuring tax collection on individuals in the top .01% (~100,000,000/net worth). Learn more
Increase minimum wage to at least $15/hour. Learn more
Jobs: Protecting and supporting American manufacturing Protecting and supporting unions Increased minimum wage to at least $15.00 per hour Creating new jobs and supporting new economic engines. Learn more
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