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FROM THE CAMPAIGN
Connecting the News to Policy Positions


Choosing Between Groceries and Rx Medications, That's not Right
No one should have to choose between paying rent and filling a prescription. A healthcare system that only works for people who can afford it is not working.
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Wild, Reckless Spending with Our Tax Dollars
Fiscal responsibility should mean something. It should mean investing in people, lowering costs for working families, and holding government accountable to the public, not using deficits as a political weapon depending on who holds power.
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The Anger Economy Is Breaking Our Politics
In today's environment, compromise gets treated like weakness. Working across the aisle gets framed as betrayal. When every compromise is treated as surrender, voters are left with a divided and ineffective Congress that refuses to solve American problems.
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When AI systems cause harm, who is responsible?
When AI systems cause harm, who is responsible? The company that built it?
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Voting Rights Policy Statement
“Elections aren’t just about who votes, but who doesn’t vote,” and if we let others make us think it’s not worth the hassle, then we are only giving them more power.
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Policy Reversal Handed Solar and EV Dominance to China
Bipartisan policy is the mechanism by which our country could signal to manufacturers that the rules will hold regardless of who wins the next election.
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To End Citizens United, We Look to Hawaii and Montana
Super PACs spend millions and millions on our elections. Ballot Measures in Hawaii and Montana lay the groundwork to end this state by state.
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Young Voters, a voting bloc big enough to Swing an Election
A single vote, on its own, is one data point. Millions of them, together, are an election game changer.
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Protecting our kids from Gun Violence
Protecting children should not be controversial. This should not be a partisan issue. Responsible gun ownership and stronger gun safety laws can exist together.
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Youth & AI | Careers, College, and High School Education
But, young people don't want their dreams dashed before their lives even begin. They're looking to legislators to set guardrails that provide hope for a long and healthy life.
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The Impact of Pre-Vote Exclusion via the SAVE Act
Today, we see a return to pre-vote exclusion with a broad cloth—restrictive measures that treat every citizen as a "suspect" before they reach the booth.
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Modernizing Federal Efficiency Policy: California Should Not Be Penalized for Good Stewardship
Californians use approximately half the electricity per capita of the national average. Our water productivity, economic output per unit of freshwater consumed, has improved dramatically over the past three decades through investment in recycled water systems, precision irrigation, and building efficiency standards.
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The Equity Imperative: Affordability Safeguards for Households in the Clean Energy Transition
California’s environmental leadership generates real public benefits, cleaner air, grid stability, technology jobs, but the financial architecture of the clean energy transition can, if poorly designed, shift costs disproportionately onto those least able to bear them.
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Finding a Solution | ICE in Our Airports & the Threat to Deploy ICE Agents to our Voting Booths
As your representative, I'll protect your right to vote and sincerely work across the aisle.
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Turning the Clock Forward on Care: Lowering the Eligibility Age of Medicare
Medicare is a public healthcare insurance run by the federal government that is available mainly to cover those 65 years of age and older. It is meant to provide healthcare to one of the most vulnerable populations that tend to spend the most on care . . .
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ICE Out! of Dublin. But, maybe coming to a warehouse near you?
Rumors had been circulating that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was assessing the feasibility of converting Dublin's former Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) facility into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
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Trump's Climate Denial Impacts Popular Stanford Professor
Staff reductions are attributed to federal policy changes, including increased endowment taxes (up to 8%), reduced research funding, . . .
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AI in Education
Should the new technology be feared or embraced During January, I met more than 1,500 voters - introducing myself and discussing various issues. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was discussed in the context of finding cures for diseases, advancing accessible tools, such as Meta glasses, to help blind and low vision individuals navigate spaces, as well as AI's use in the classroom. Initial Concerns Big Tech is excited about AI. Venture Capital firms are excited about AI. Banks are
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Move to Independent Energy Capture
Technology for solar capture continues to improve. We should maximize this solution and move away from traditional energy sources
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Seeking Your Vote for Congress
In the current political landscape, choosing the right candidate can feel overwhelming. With so many voices vying for attention, it’s crucial to focus on those who genuinely represent the values and needs of the community. Carin stands out as a candidate who not only understands the challenges we face but also has a proven track record of making a difference. Understanding the Issues One of the most compelling reasons to support Carin is her deep understanding of the issues t
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