On the Issues

Medicare for All

Our current system overcomplicates care, fragments our communities, and allows entire groups of people to see their care reduced or their costs increased. Too often, that doesn’t create enough outrage or collective resistance. It could happen to anyone. A profit-based model puts a chain of corporations between you and your doctor, each one focused on maximizing profits instead of saving lives. Medicare for All would end that. It would guarantee care for every American, simplify the system, and put patients and providers back at the center of medicine.

A Sustainable Energy Policy

Climate change is not a distant threat; it is the defining challenge of our time. We owe it to our children and our grandchildren to be good stewards of this planet and to act with urgency and integrity. America should lead the world in developing clean, renewable energy and in creating good-paying jobs that strengthen our economy while protecting our future. I will consider any non-carbon-based solution that reduces emissions, promotes energy independence, and builds a sustainable, secure future for all.

A Fair Economy Today, Shared Prosperity in the AI Future

For too long, workers have been left out of the gains of the 21st century economy. The efficiencies that technology and globalization created have not lifted all boats — they’ve often asked Americans to do more with less, for less. Wages have failed to keep up with inflation, while corporations chase cheap labor overseas and automate away good jobs at home. I believe in an economy that values people as much as profits, where workers share in the prosperity they help create. The Dow Jones and GDP are not the true measures of our nation’s success — the well-being of our people is. As artificial intelligence transforms our future, we must ensure that it benefits everyone, not just those at the top.

Real Immigration Reform: No More Raids, Cages, or Family Separation

Our immigration system should reflect our values: fairness, dignity, and due process. Instead, it has too often been defined by cruelty and fear. I oppose the militarization of immigration enforcement and the use of masked, unaccountable agents. Every person deserves their day in court and to be treated with basic human decency. We should be investing in teachers, schools, and opportunity, not in signing bonuses and student debt relief for those who tear nonviolent immigrants away from their families. Real reform must also include a clear, achievable pathway to citizenship for the millions of immigrants who work, raise families, and contribute to our communities every day. America must choose compassion over cruelty and justice over intimidation.

Prosecuting War Criminals and Rejecting Support for Human Rights Violators

America should lead by example in upholding justice and human rights. Those who commit war crimes, no matter their rank or country, must be held accountable. At the same time, the United States should not provide financial, military, or logistical support to governments or groups that violate human rights or commit atrocities. Supporting such actors undermines our values, erodes global stability, and makes the world — and our nation — less safe. True leadership requires standing firmly for justice, compassion, and the rule of law.

Restoring USAID for Sick and Hungry Children Around the World

The dismantling of USAID programs has caused immense and needless suffering. Children were born HIV positive who didn’t have to be. Vulnerable families died of hunger while food meant for them rotted away. Those in power didn’t try to fix corruption or partner with churches and charities to continue the work — they chose maximum cruelty instead. Restoring and strengthening USAID is not just a moral duty; it is a matter of global stability and American security. Diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria do not respect borders, and famine fuels migration and conflict. By leading with compassion and responsibility, America can save lives, prevent crises, and make the world — and our nation — safer.

A Sustainable Debt Policy: No New Debt for Tax Cuts

We cannot mortgage our future to enrich the wealthy. Some debt makes sense, and we should rely on economists to guide responsible borrowing that invests in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and communities. At the same time, we must reject unnecessary debt used to fund tax giveaways for the richest Americans. Our economic policy should serve people and ensure that future generations inherit opportunity, not crisis.