non-negotiables

  • I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.

    No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight to replace our current profit-driven system with one that puts people first.

  • Public education is essential to opportunity, economic mobility, and a functioning democracy.

    Public dollars must go to public schools, and education must be accessible from early childhood through higher education.

  • The current tax system disproportionately burdens working families while allowing extreme wealth to go undertaxed.

    The tax burden must shift off working people and onto corporations and the ultra-wealthy.

  • Support hospitals, school districts, roads, internet connectivity, and water and sewage systems for rural areas where the local tax base can’t support adequate infrastructure.  


    All Americans deserve the quality community services that we enjoy in our urban and suburban areas.  

  • These programs are essential lifelines for millions of Americans.

    They must be protected from cuts and strengthened for future generations.

  • Our political system is being distorted by corporate money, dark money, and billionaire influence. This undermines trust and silences everyday people.


    Money must not determine political power. We must get big money out of politics, increase transparency, and ensure elected officials answer to the people, not donors.

  • Government power should never be used to intimidate, silence, or control the public.

    Law enforcement and federal authority must not be weaponized for political fear or intimidation.

  • Law enforcement plays a critical role but must operate within clear constitutional boundaries.

    Officers and agencies must meet standards, be properly trained, and be held accountable for misconduct.

  • Public officials are entrusted to serve the people, not themselves or special interests.

    Corruption, abuse of power, and violations of law must be investigated and prosecuted regardless of position.

  • Immigration policy must reflect both security and humanity.

    No mass deportations, no family separation, and no inhumane treatment. Only lawful, fair, and compassionate systems.

  • The Constitution guarantees rights that must be applied equally and consistently.

    No individual or group should be targeted, denied due process, or treated above or below the law.

  • Taxpayer dollars should directly benefit the public’s well-being and future.

    Public funds should not be used to enrich corporations, fund endless war, or expand unnecessary surveillance.

  • Strong infrastructure and scientific advancement are critical to national strength and quality of life.

    Government must invest in innovation, public health, and infrastructure that serves people, not profit.

  • Personal medical decisions should be made by individuals, not the government.

    Access to abortion, birth control, and reproductive healthcare must be protected.

  • All individuals deserve safety, respect, and equal protection under the law.

    Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity must not be tolerated.

  • Decades of prolonged conflict have cost lives, resources, and global stability.

    The United States must prioritize diplomacy and avoid unnecessary military intervention.

  • American policy should reflect a consistent commitment to human rights and international law.

    The U.S. must not support or enable human rights violations, including occupation and collective punishment.

  • Safe, stable housing is essential for economic security and well-being.

    No one should be without housing in the wealthiest country in the world.

  • Workers are the backbone of the economy and deserve fair compensation and protections.


    Labor rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions must be guaranteed.

  • Our political system is increasingly controlled by money, manipulated by those in power, and losing the trust of the people it is meant to serve.

    We must remove corporate influence from elections, end gerrymandering, enforce judicial accountability, and restore fair representation so that government truly answers to the people.

  • The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights that must be protected for everyone, regardless of political belief or identity.

    Free speech, privacy, and civil liberties must never be restricted or selectively enforced based on political pressure or ideology.

  • Those who serve deserve more than rhetoric. They deserve real care, support, and opportunity when they return home.

    Veterans must receive full healthcare, benefits, and job support, and political and military leadership must be held accountable for how and where we deploy our troops.

  • Technology companies have amassed enormous power over personal data, communication, and information.

    Americans have the right to privacy.

    Big Tech must be regulated to prevent abuse, protect personal data, and stop manipulation of information. 

  • Corporate consolidation is crushing small businesses, raising prices, and limiting opportunity.

    Monopolies must be broken up, competition must be restored, and corporations must not be allowed to dominate markets or government.

  • Religious freedom includes the freedom from government-imposed religion.

    Government must remain neutral on religion, protecting individual belief without allowing any religion to dictate public policy.

  • Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy but are being pushed out by large corporations.

    We must create fair conditions for small businesses to thrive and prevent corporate practices that stifle competition and local growth.