Issue Position: Defending Civil Liberties and Equal Rights

Issue Position

Fighting racism, vote hacking and other social and civil injustice
No matter your race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or identity -- you deserve an equal opportunity to fulfill your potential and succeed in our state.

As a delegate in the Maryland legislature, I led efforts to secure the rights of underserved groups who are often the unfortunate targets of discrimination. And, I carried the charge to protect one of our most sacred civil liberties -- the right to vote -- and successfully blocked voter suppression efforts across our state.

Select accomplishments:

A staunch and early supporter of marriage equality and other LGBTQ rights, including transgender equality.
One of Maryland's most effective legislators on campaign finance reform and voter protection, spearheading the fight for same day voter registration, increased transparency and accountability for super-PACs and other outside campaign spending, public financing of political campaigns, and defeating voter suppression laws.
A leading voice--and sponsor of bills--for increased funding for mental health and developmental disability resources.

Stalwart supporter for preserving Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to make decisions about her own body.
Advocate of rights and opportunities for Maryland's underserved, from securing increased funding for Baltimore City Public Schools to ensuring laws do not discriminate against minorities and other underserved groups.
Former Chairman of the Election Law subcommittee, carrying the charge to protect one of our most sacred civil liberties -- the right to vote -- and successfully blocking voter suppression efforts across our state, as well as taking protective measures against election fraud.

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