Candidate for
United States Representative; District 36

A Woman's Right To Control Her Own Body: This political climate means we need strong leaders to fight to protect women's reproductive rights. Read More.

Consumer Protection: While I believe government should be as transparent as possible, I also believe people deserve to live free of fear or harassment. Read More.

Democracy For All, Right Here In America: This will be a campaign organized and funded by people who care, not corporate interests -- because after all, public service is all about the people. Read More.

Education: We cannot prepare for the future unless we invest in our education system and make it a national priority. Read More.

Environment: I believe good environmental policy and good economic policy go hand-in-hand. Read More.

Health Care: We need to be sure that national health care reform is implemented effectively -- and there are several improvements to be made. Read More.

Jobs & The Economy: As a member of Congress, I will make creating jobs priority number one. Read More.

Marriage Equality: I support full marriage equality and have done so very publicly and very vocally for more than a decade. Read More.

Social Security & Medicare: Social Security and Medicare are not just the cornerstones of the social safety net. They are promises that must be kept. Read More.

Transparency in Government: I have always believed that transparency is critical to a functioning democracy. Read More.

War Spending: One of my most important priorities as a member of Congress will be to end the war in Afghanistan as safely and quickly as possible, and to reinvest that money here at home. Read More.