The middle class is the foundation of America, but families are being squeezed to impossible means. I'll fight to restore balance by passing legislation that empowers workers and unions, mandates parental paid leave programs, and ends predatory tax practices. My plan puts money back into small businesses and blocks mega-corps from soaking up all the benefits. We'll spend on workers, not wars.

Illinois farmers can lead sustainable agricultural growth in America. Foreign buyers and big-city businesses have contributed to the loss of over 150,000 acres of viable Illinois farmland (and much more around America). I’ll support small farmers over monopolies and safeguard against Big Ag bullies - to include appropriating federal resources for small/new farmers. I'll also work to end the outdated federal cannabis prohibition and prepare our states to benefit from booming global exports. Agriculture investments position the nation to rebuild rural communities and dominate entirely new multi-billion dollar economies.

Designing a competitive American education system is crucial to regaining our standing in the global economy. I’ll advocate for well-rounded education standards that are based in fact, a $60k/yr teacher salary, and targeted vocational training programs to match America’s industries. Every student deserves an equal shot at academic excellence, and every educator deserves to provide that with dignity. My plan feeds every student, protects every classroom, and covers college tuitions. This is how we create globally competitive workers and take our lucrative jobs back.

Strong national security requires accountability and strength in diplomacy. I'll support long overdue efforts to end perpetual conflicts for good by reinforcing Congressional oversight of military actions. I believe America should stand firmly with its allies facing aggression, and we can protect democracies without stirring up endless wars. I propose bold reforms to curb dark defense spending and end America's support of human rights violations - to include Palestine, the Congo, and Yemen. Our defense spending has gotten entirely out of control.

We need a foolproof immigration system that emulates our values. I'll back comprehensive reforms to clear visa backlogs and create transparent pathways to citizenship. My strategy includes a push to modernize immigration law enforcement, ending the inhumane practices of yesteryear. Our immigration policies should match our nation's ideals, and I plan to make this a top priority. No more wasted funds on stunts like a border wall or "Alligator Alcatraz." No more lopsided immigrant visa allocations.

Veterans have earned more than just gratitude. I will rally support in Congress to propose piloting a Federal Service Corps, helping service members transition to in-demand stateside careers. I’ll also support measures that expand existing benefits programs, like disability services and home loan benefits. It’s time the government takes care of the troops who made it home.

Gun violence demands swift legislative action. I'll support legislation that implements universal background checks, sensible firearm regulations, stronger community intervention programs, and investments in safety research. This crisis is as much a "gun problem" as it is a "people problem," and protecting our communities must be a priority above partisanship.

Restoring public trust in government requires transparency and fairness. I'll push measures to freeze congressional salaries, limit lobbying influence, strengthen campaign finance rules, and protect working families from unfair tax burdens. If we cannot afford to lift people up from the bottom, we surely shouldn't be paying for lawmakers to twiddle their thumbs. Government must serve the people, not the other way around.

I will uphold Constitutional authority above all else, understanding that the social contract relies on the legitimacy of the paper one. I want to make the American Dream a reality for all of us, the way our founders intended. My legislative platform brings the balance of power back under control and prevents our government from ever becoming a war/money machine again.

I proudly support equality, freedom, and dignity for all Americans. Our diversity is foundational to our success, and I'll always stand behind legislation that advances justice and protects civil rights. I believe that women should feel safe with their doctors, and that politics have no place in that relationship. Moreover, I believe that lawmakers have bigger problems than bathrooms and high school sports. I'll work to finally right the wrongs of our past, and make it so that our future is harmonious.

The American economy is so painfully skewed that the richest nation in the world somehow also has a poverty problem. My economic policy relies on the fundamental value that economic representation is a branch of the Civil Rights Movement. In a nation where women make 20% less than men, and Black/Latino citizens hold less than 10% of the overall wealth, it's time to push back hard. I propose increased federal contract allocations for women owned businesses, subsidies that empower BIPOC families to live with dignity, and providing the nation with a $15 bare-minimum wage.

Every American deserves a safe and affordable place to live. I’ll push for expanded public housing investments and federal support for first-time buyers. I’ll also introduce zoning reforms that reduce red tape for new developments and support tenant protections that keep families in their homes. I also call to mandate the immediate appropriation of 15,000 housing units for unhoused veterans (and exponentially more for home-insecure Americans). This is not a difficult issue to fix.