J. López

Education Enact national universal Pre-K and early childhood development classes. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Holding law enforcement accountable for intimidation and violence against street vendors. Housing Expand anti-discrimination protections in housing, including prohibiting discrimination based on income source, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. Education Adequately fund our public schools. Environment / Energy Retrofit buildings and businesses so that they are more eco-friendly and efficient. It’s a win-win plan that provides jobs for the construction industry, long-term financial savings for building owners, and an overall reduction in fossil fuel use. Healthcare Study after study shows that switching to a Medicare for All system would save us 2 trillion dollars compared to our current system. Foreign Policy Substantial humanitarian aid to assist those affected by the conflict and support efforts towards rebuilding and reconciliation in the region. Environment / Energy Sustainable industry and public solar and wind projects will not only help protect our communities from further environmental damage but also bring good, high-paying union jobs to every corner of our district. Housing Expand Tenant’s Right to Organize. Immigration Closing detention centers and ending family separation. Civil Rights Push for the passage of the Equality Act, which aims to prohibit discrimination in various areas such as employment, housing, education, and public accommodations. Wages / Job Benefits Raise the Federal minimum wage to $20 an hour and tie it to inflation. Wages / Job Benefits Create more federal job programs. We need a “new” New Deal for workers. Healthcare Guarantee health care for all, including vision, dental, hearing, and elder care. Healthcare Under Medicare for All, prescription costs would be capped at $100. Foreign Policy No more U.S. tax dollars being sent to fund Israel's military. Education Tuition-Free College for All: including two, four, and trade school institutions. Healthcare Medicare for All would offer complete care for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Immigration Abolishing ICE. Foreign Policy An immediate ceasefire and the initiation of peaceful negotiations that prioritize the safety and rights of civilians affected by Israel’s far-right government’s occupation and brutalization of Palestinians in Gaza and the Occupied Territories.