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2026 California U.S. House District 29 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Angélica María Dueñas Democratic
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PO Box 7200 · Van Nuys, CA 91406
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PO Box 7200
Van Nuys, CA 91406
WEBSITE: www.angelica4congress.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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Mother/Community Organizer
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Mother/Community Organizer
I was born in the working-class suburb of Sun Valley, raised by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dueñas, who immigrated from Mexico. My life resembles that of my local community’s, brought up through hard work, and LAUSD’s public schooling. I’m proud of the education I received from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School, and Polytechnic High School. I went on to earn a Human Resources Certification from Los Angeles Valley College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from CSULA, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.
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I was born in the working-class suburb of Sun Valley, raised by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dueñas, who immigrated from Mexico. My life resembles that of my local community’s, brought up through hard work, and LAUSD’s public schooling. I’m proud of the education I received from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School, and Polytechnic High School. I went on to earn a Human Resources Certification from Los Angeles Valley College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from CSULA, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.
I was born in the working-class suburb of Sun Valley, raised by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dueñas, who immigrated from Mexico. My life resembles that of my local community’s, brought up through hard work, and LAUSD’s public schooling. I’m proud of the education I received from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School, and Polytechnic High School. I went on to earn a Human Resources Certification from Los Angeles Valley College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from CSULA, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.
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I was born in the working-class suburb of Sun Valley, raised by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dueñas, who immigrated from Mexico. My life resembles that of my local community’s, brought up through hard work, and LAUSD’s public schooling. I’m proud of the education I received from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School, and Polytechnic High School. I went on to earn a Human Resources Certification from Los Angeles Valley College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from CSULA, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.
I was born in the working-class suburb of Sun Valley, raised by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dueñas, who immigrated from Mexico. My life resembles that of my local community’s, brought up through hard work, and LAUSD’s public schooling. I’m proud of the education I received from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School, and Polytechnic High School. I went on to earn a Human Resources Certification from Los Angeles Valley College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from CSULA, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.
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I was born in the working-class suburb of Sun Valley, raised by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dueñas, who immigrated from Mexico. My life resembles that of my local community’s, brought up through hard work, and LAUSD’s public schooling. I’m proud of the education I received from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School, and Polytechnic High School. I went on to earn a Human Resources Certification from Los Angeles Valley College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from CSULA, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.
Like so many other working-class women, I’m so proud to be the first person in my family to achieve higher education. Of course, that pride and joy was surpassed by my parents and extended family’s elation, and that will always be one of those times I hold most dear to my heart. It’s a blessing to have such a sense of love, pride, and interconnectedness, not just with my family, but with my greater community; despite the struggles we continue to overcome.
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Like so many other working-class women, I’m so proud to be the first person in my family to achieve higher education. Of course, that pride and joy was surpassed by my parents and extended family’s elation, and that will always be one of those times I hold most dear to my heart. It’s a blessing to have such a sense of love, pride, and interconnectedness, not just with my family, but with my greater community; despite the struggles we continue to overcome.
A defining event in my childhood was my mother losing her job in 1997. She had worked for 21 years at the Price Pfister factory in Pacoima. This, of course, during a time when countless people lost their jobs due to outsourcing with so many livelihoods swept away, driven out of our country due, in great part, to NAFTA. Our family crisis was the beginning of my commitment to fight for social justice. My dedication to the community was vigorous and focused on local issues. I served as a contributing Board Member of the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council, and served two terms as President, and one term as 1st Vice President.
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A defining event in my childhood was my mother losing her job in 1997. She had worked for 21 years at the Price Pfister factory in Pacoima. This, of course, during a time when countless people lost their jobs due to outsourcing with so many livelihoods swept away, driven out of our country due, in great part, to NAFTA. Our family crisis was the beginning of my commitment to fight for social justice. My dedication to the community was vigorous and focused on local issues. I served as a contributing Board Member of the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council, and served two terms as President, and one term as 1st Vice President.
In 2016, Senator Bernie Sanders reawakened a progressive movement with his presidential campaign. The importance of federal electoral politics was highlighted, and I was inspired to get involved. I was appointed to serve as a Delegate for the Senator. This commitment to electoral politics was part of something much larger than me.
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In 2016, Senator Bernie Sanders reawakened a progressive movement with his presidential campaign. The importance of federal electoral politics was highlighted, and I was inspired to get involved. I was appointed to serve as a Delegate for the Senator. This commitment to electoral politics was part of something much larger than me.
Angelica Dueñas, mother, activist, and community organizer. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Raising five children who attend LAUSD schools. BA in Political Science. MA in Organizational Leadership. Accepts zero corporate money, so she is only beholden to the people and not special interests.
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Angelica Dueñas, mother, activist, and community organizer. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Raising five children who attend LAUSD schools. BA in Political Science. MA in Organizational Leadership. Accepts zero corporate money, so she is only beholden to the people and not special interests.
Angelica is the Green New Deal & Corporate Free candidate in CA29 in the 2020 race! Angelica was a DNC Bernie Sanders Delegate in 2016 and is now the 1st woman in over 15 YEARS to run for congress in our district! She understands our community's needs because she was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Graduated from Poly High School and attended Valley College. And she's a former councilwoman of the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, where she held one term as 1st VP and two terms as President. She is a mother and is raising her children in OUR community where they attend public school. She believes in addressing the lack of housing and homelessness problems, she even helped form the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the L.A. Tenants Union.
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Angelica is the Green New Deal & Corporate Free candidate in CA29 in the 2020 race! Angelica was a DNC Bernie Sanders Delegate in 2016 and is now the 1st woman in over 15 YEARS to run for congress in our district! She understands our community's needs because she was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Graduated from Poly High School and attended Valley College. And she's a former councilwoman of the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, where she held one term as 1st VP and two terms as President. She is a mother and is raising her children in OUR community where they attend public school. She believes in addressing the lack of housing and homelessness problems, she even helped form the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the L.A. Tenants Union.
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Our immigration system is broken by design, ICE has operated without accountability, terrorized families, violated due process, and wasted billions while making no one safer, so the agency must be abolished and those responsible prosecuted as we build a humane system enforcing law without disappearances or family separation.
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Our immigration system is broken by design, ICE has operated without accountability, terrorized families, violated due process, and wasted billions while making no one safer, so the agency must be abolished and those responsible prosecuted as we build a humane system enforcing law without disappearances or family separation.
No one is above the law, not billionaires, not politicians, not their friends. From what we already know about the Epstein files, even with redactions, the facts demand real consequences. The public deserves accountability, survivors deserve justice, and anyone who broke the law should face trial.
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No one is above the law, not billionaires, not politicians, not their friends. From what we already know about the Epstein files, even with redactions, the facts demand real consequences. The public deserves accountability, survivors deserve justice, and anyone who broke the law should face trial.
Human rights are not conditional. U.S. tax dollars must not fund Israel’s genocide in Gaza, forced displacement, collective punishment, apartheid, or illegal occupation. I will never vote to send U.S. weapons or military aid to Israel. Real peace begins with justice, accountability, international law, and basic human dignity. I have never taken money from AIPAC, and I never will.
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Human rights are not conditional. U.S. tax dollars must not fund Israel’s genocide in Gaza, forced displacement, collective punishment, apartheid, or illegal occupation. I will never vote to send U.S. weapons or military aid to Israel. Real peace begins with justice, accountability, international law, and basic human dignity. I have never taken money from AIPAC, and I never will.
Billionaires borrow against stock to avoid income taxes. Any loan backed by stock should be treated and taxed as income, just like wages.
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Billionaires borrow against stock to avoid income taxes. Any loan backed by stock should be treated and taxed as income, just like wages.
Advocating a foreign policy of peace, prosperity, and collaboration through diplomacy, human rights, fair trade, and responsible military spending.
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Advocating a foreign policy of peace, prosperity, and collaboration through diplomacy, human rights, fair trade, and responsible military spending.
Advocating for inclusive immigration policies, we champion legal status for all, DREAM Act citizenship, work visa programs, healthcare access, and justice for asylum seekers. Join the fight for humane reforms.
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Advocating for inclusive immigration policies, we champion legal status for all, DREAM Act citizenship, work visa programs, healthcare access, and justice for asylum seekers. Join the fight for humane reforms.
Championing criminal justice reform: demilitarize police, boost accountability, end school-to-prison pipeline, ban private prisons, eliminate mandatory minimums, and reform use-of-force laws.
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Championing criminal justice reform: demilitarize police, boost accountability, end school-to-prison pipeline, ban private prisons, eliminate mandatory minimums, and reform use-of-force laws.
We advocate for stronger public schools, better teacher support, improved classrooms, protection from privatization, and universal pre-K and Head Start programs
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We advocate for stronger public schools, better teacher support, improved classrooms, protection from privatization, and universal pre-K and Head Start programs
Ensure access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, defend bodily autonomy, and protect every person’s freedom to make their own medical decisions without government interference.
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Ensure access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, defend bodily autonomy, and protect every person’s freedom to make their own medical decisions without government interference.
Protect the right to unionize, raise the minimum wage to a living wage, defend collective bargaining, and guarantee fair pay, safe workplaces, and strong labor protections for all workers.
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Protect the right to unionize, raise the minimum wage to a living wage, defend collective bargaining, and guarantee fair pay, safe workplaces, and strong labor protections for all workers.
Make public college and trade schools tuition free so education opens doors for everyone instead of trapping millions in lifelong financial burden.
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Make public college and trade schools tuition free so education opens doors for everyone instead of trapping millions in lifelong financial burden.
We will protect Social Security, oppose benefit cuts or raising the retirement age, and lift the income cap so the wealthy pay their fair share. We also support full Social Security spousal benefits for all lawfully married same sex couples.
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We will protect Social Security, oppose benefit cuts or raising the retirement age, and lift the income cap so the wealthy pay their fair share. We also support full Social Security spousal benefits for all lawfully married same sex couples.
Protect LGBTQ rights, ensure equal protection under the law, defend access to healthcare, and guarantee safety, dignity, and freedom from discrimination in every part of life.
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Protect LGBTQ rights, ensure equal protection under the law, defend access to healthcare, and guarantee safety, dignity, and freedom from discrimination in every part of life.
We advocate for increased funding and resources for the Department of Veteran Affairs, prioritizing mental health, housing, employment, and education for our veterans.
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We advocate for increased funding and resources for the Department of Veteran Affairs, prioritizing mental health, housing, employment, and education for our veterans.
We will fight for transparent, fair and clean elections. Elections and other political processes are pivotal to the quality of our government. We will fight to get Corporate money out of politics and end Citizens United.
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We will fight for transparent, fair and clean elections. Elections and other political processes are pivotal to the quality of our government. We will fight to get Corporate money out of politics and end Citizens United.
I will stand up and vote for Medicare for All, urgent climate action, and housing security for all—policies the American people want, need, and deserve—and speak out and vote against policies and practices that violate human rights, just as I have throughout my entire adult life.
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I will stand up and vote for Medicare for All, urgent climate action, and housing security for all—policies the American people want, need, and deserve—and speak out and vote against policies and practices that violate human rights, just as I have throughout my entire adult life.
I will stand up and vote for Medicare for All, urgent climate action, and housing security for all—policies the American people want, need, and deserve—and speak out and vote against policies and practices that violate human rights, just as I have throughout my entire adult life.
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I will stand up and vote for Medicare for All, urgent climate action, and housing security for all—policies the American people want, need, and deserve—and speak out and vote against policies and practices that violate human rights, just as I have throughout my entire adult life.
I will stand up and vote for Medicare for All, urgent climate action, and housing security for all—policies the American people want, need, and deserve—and speak out and vote against policies and practices that violate human rights, just as I have throughout my entire adult life.
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I will stand up and vote for Medicare for All, urgent climate action, and housing security for all—policies the American people want, need, and deserve—and speak out and vote against policies and practices that violate human rights, just as I have throughout my entire adult life.
Unlike her, I will never take AIPAC money. Unlike her, I oppose this genocide, and I oppose handing over trillions of our tax dollars to the weapons industry while our schools, our hospitals, and our streets go underfunded.
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Unlike her, I will never take AIPAC money. Unlike her, I oppose this genocide, and I oppose handing over trillions of our tax dollars to the weapons industry while our schools, our hospitals, and our streets go underfunded.
The U.S. must decouple from the government of Israel, this relationship has drawn us into repeated conflict, and voting out politicians tied to AIPAC is the first step to restoring independent policy.
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The U.S. must decouple from the government of Israel, this relationship has drawn us into repeated conflict, and voting out politicians tied to AIPAC is the first step to restoring independent policy.
Angelica Dueñas, mother, activist, and community organizer. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Raising five children who attend LAUSD schools. BA in Political Science. MA in Organizational Leadership. Accepts zero corporate money, so she is only beholden to the people and not special interests.
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Angelica Dueñas, mother, activist, and community organizer. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Raising five children who attend LAUSD schools. BA in Political Science. MA in Organizational Leadership. Accepts zero corporate money, so she is only beholden to the people and not special interests.
Once we are able to eliminate private insurers from the equation, their ability to drive up prices for premiums, deductibles, and admin costs will, in effect, also be eliminated. That's more money in your pocket. The only ones who lose are private insurance executives and shareholders. On top of that, the for-profit private health insurance companies have proven ineffective when it comes to negotiating with for prescription drugs and other forms of medicine. A Medicare for All "Single Payer" System will provide universal health insurance which will eliminate out-of-pocket expenses, the aforementioned costs of the private health insurance bureaucracy, and be able to negotiate for affordable prescription drugs.
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Once we are able to eliminate private insurers from the equation, their ability to drive up prices for premiums, deductibles, and admin costs will, in effect, also be eliminated. That's more money in your pocket. The only ones who lose are private insurance executives and shareholders. On top of that, the for-profit private health insurance companies have proven ineffective when it comes to negotiating with for prescription drugs and other forms of medicine. A Medicare for All "Single Payer" System will provide universal health insurance which will eliminate out-of-pocket expenses, the aforementioned costs of the private health insurance bureaucracy, and be able to negotiate for affordable prescription drugs.
And, finally, the $2 trillion-dollar question: How do we pay for it? For starters, we can increase personal income taxes on the top 5% of income earners, an additional 2% tax on those who make more than $250,000 (less than 3% of the population) in taxable income, and a 6% premium on large, billion-dollar corporations. The rest of the necessary funding will be through the authorization of funds via the Federal Reserve. Aside from the savings we would accrue over time as a whole (as previously stated), small-to-medium sized employers, as well as labor unions, will be relieved from the burden of negotiating healthcare services for employees, as they will already be covered.
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And, finally, the $2 trillion-dollar question: How do we pay for it? For starters, we can increase personal income taxes on the top 5% of income earners, an additional 2% tax on those who make more than $250,000 (less than 3% of the population) in taxable income, and a 6% premium on large, billion-dollar corporations. The rest of the necessary funding will be through the authorization of funds via the Federal Reserve. Aside from the savings we would accrue over time as a whole (as previously stated), small-to-medium sized employers, as well as labor unions, will be relieved from the burden of negotiating healthcare services for employees, as they will already be covered.
We need to pass legislation like the Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 that would allow the importation by individuals of prescription drugs from Canada and other countries. We need to establish restrictions on certain anti-competitive patent settlements known as "pay-for-delay" agreements which effectively block generic drug competition, and we must allow the Federal Trade Commission to initiate proceedings to enforce these restrictions. Lastly, we will fight to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals.
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We need to pass legislation like the Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2015 that would allow the importation by individuals of prescription drugs from Canada and other countries. We need to establish restrictions on certain anti-competitive patent settlements known as "pay-for-delay" agreements which effectively block generic drug competition, and we must allow the Federal Trade Commission to initiate proceedings to enforce these restrictions. Lastly, we will fight to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals.
Our number-one priority in the labor market will be the preservation and restoration of our environment, and a speedy transition from our reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas to 100% clean renewable energy by 2030. The culture of labor must also be rethought, where idea creation and community building will be rewarded and encouraged. The existence of the ultra-wealthy will be dismantled, the top 1% will pay their fair share, and corporations and wealthy individuals will not avoid paying their taxes by stashing their money overseas. We happen to be the wealthiest nation on Earth, so if other countries can implement the change the world requires, we can too.
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Our number-one priority in the labor market will be the preservation and restoration of our environment, and a speedy transition from our reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas to 100% clean renewable energy by 2030. The culture of labor must also be rethought, where idea creation and community building will be rewarded and encouraged. The existence of the ultra-wealthy will be dismantled, the top 1% will pay their fair share, and corporations and wealthy individuals will not avoid paying their taxes by stashing their money overseas. We happen to be the wealthiest nation on Earth, so if other countries can implement the change the world requires, we can too.
While we envision a more just economy, our present reality shows wealth and income inequality in an upward trajectory, jobs are disappearing, and automation of human labor advances. Providing a universal guaranteed income to cover any living costs a person may need while we brave this hasty transition of energy, and economic structure, will be a bare-minimum necessity. Green New Deal WE must move towards 100% clean renewable energy by 2030, PERIOD. Our reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas have moved us to the edge of extinction, no hyperbole. The debate has long been over. We know that fossil fuels, and other burned gasses, rises into the atmosphere where it gets trapped, thus creating a "green-house effect," which warms up the planet. We know that this global warming creates a vicious cycle; extreme droughts, rising oceans, and collapsing ecosystems all paint a picture of unimaginable suffering, which we are now only beginning to experience. Climate disruption is a human-made disaster, and a Green New Deal is the necessary start to warding off the worst effects of it. The details and key points of the Greene New Deal are well-documented; it will create millions of jobs, ensure a just transition for everybody (including the present energy sector), put frontline communities first, and modernize our entire society. When I'm in congress, I will fight to implement the nitty-gritty legislation, which will most likely be done in phases. I will work with only the most fierce members of the House and Senate, open my office to the most well-regarded leaders and advocates for a green future, and help organize efforts to sponsor, co-sponsor, and write legislation which builds off our current proposals, and into a multiple-phased, multi-trillion dollar Green New Deal. Helping Local Small Businesses WE will help provide small business making less than $500,000 a year in revenue, and/or who have less than 10 full-time employees, with incentives such as subsidies and tax credits. Many small business owners need help, especially the mom and pop businesses that are part of the community, whether it be a family owned restaurant, convenience store, or grocery store. A Living Wage: $15 Federal Indexed Minimum Wage WE will fight for $15/hr federal indexed minimum wage, which is currently $7.25/hr. Just like the Raise the Wage Act (passed the House in 2019), the minimum wage will be indexed against the annual percentage increase in the median hourly wage of all employees as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. If the minimum wage had continued to move with average productivity after 1968, it would have reached $21.72 per hour in 2012! For the past 40 years, wages for the middle class have increased a mere 6%, while wages for the top 1% have increased 140%, total productivity has increased over 140%, and the cost of living has increased over 200%.
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While we envision a more just economy, our present reality shows wealth and income inequality in an upward trajectory, jobs are disappearing, and automation of human labor advances. Providing a universal guaranteed income to cover any living costs a person may need while we brave this hasty transition of energy, and economic structure, will be a bare-minimum necessity. Green New Deal WE must move towards 100% clean renewable energy by 2030, PERIOD. Our reliance on fossil fuels and natural gas have moved us to the edge of extinction, no hyperbole. The debate has long been over. We know that fossil fuels, and other burned gasses, rises into the atmosphere where it gets trapped, thus creating a "green-house effect," which warms up the planet. We know that this global warming creates a vicious cycle; extreme droughts, rising oceans, and collapsing ecosystems all paint a picture of unimaginable suffering, which we are now only beginning to experience. Climate disruption is a human-made disaster, and a Green New Deal is the necessary start to warding off the worst effects of it. The details and key points of the Greene New Deal are well-documented; it will create millions of jobs, ensure a just transition for everybody (including the present energy sector), put frontline communities first, and modernize our entire society. When I'm in congress, I will fight to implement the nitty-gritty legislation, which will most likely be done in phases. I will work with only the most fierce members of the House and Senate, open my office to the most well-regarded leaders and advocates for a green future, and help organize efforts to sponsor, co-sponsor, and write legislation which builds off our current proposals, and into a multiple-phased, multi-trillion dollar Green New Deal. Helping Local Small Businesses WE will help provide small business making less than $500,000 a year in revenue, and/or who have less than 10 full-time employees, with incentives such as subsidies and tax credits. Many small business owners need help, especially the mom and pop businesses that are part of the community, whether it be a family owned restaurant, convenience store, or grocery store. A Living Wage: $15 Federal Indexed Minimum Wage WE will fight for $15/hr federal indexed minimum wage, which is currently $7.25/hr. Just like the Raise the Wage Act (passed the House in 2019), the minimum wage will be indexed against the annual percentage increase in the median hourly wage of all employees as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. If the minimum wage had continued to move with average productivity after 1968, it would have reached $21.72 per hour in 2012! For the past 40 years, wages for the middle class have increased a mere 6%, while wages for the top 1% have increased 140%, total productivity has increased over 140%, and the cost of living has increased over 200%.
30-Hour Work Weeks We will push for the 30-hour work week (6 hours a day). What we see in America is employees working more than 40 hours, weekly, just to make ends meet. This takes away from quality family time and personal activities. In sprawling cities like Los Angeles, the amount of time it takes to get to and from work (even just a few miles) can result in an added 10 hours per week. While better public transit and higher pay is interwoven into the answer for a better standard of living, a 30-hour work week will go a long way in addressing the inequities of labor for the nation's poorest communities.
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30-Hour Work Weeks We will push for the 30-hour work week (6 hours a day). What we see in America is employees working more than 40 hours, weekly, just to make ends meet. This takes away from quality family time and personal activities. In sprawling cities like Los Angeles, the amount of time it takes to get to and from work (even just a few miles) can result in an added 10 hours per week. While better public transit and higher pay is interwoven into the answer for a better standard of living, a 30-hour work week will go a long way in addressing the inequities of labor for the nation's poorest communities.
Workers Cooperatives Democracy isn't just about voting every other year. When Exxon hides its own scientists' warnings about climate change for over forty years while funding groups that spread misinformation to protect its profits instead, we can see that even the survival of our species may depend on establishing democracy at work. Worker co-ops have proven the ability to provide workers with higher wages, and provide to their community healthy food, good insurance, and ethically conscious banking options like credit unions. As a Government, we should encourage businesses that value their employees as an integral part of the work that they do. Through tax credits, subsidies, and grants, we will establish more cooperatives, targeting communities that have seen their small businesses shutter due to monopolies like large fast food chains, and retail hypermarkets such as Walmart. Cooperatives are a perfect horizontal model of laborers sharing in the wealth they create, instead of a top-down model where the profits of labor largely accumulate at the top.
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Workers Cooperatives Democracy isn't just about voting every other year. When Exxon hides its own scientists' warnings about climate change for over forty years while funding groups that spread misinformation to protect its profits instead, we can see that even the survival of our species may depend on establishing democracy at work. Worker co-ops have proven the ability to provide workers with higher wages, and provide to their community healthy food, good insurance, and ethically conscious banking options like credit unions. As a Government, we should encourage businesses that value their employees as an integral part of the work that they do. Through tax credits, subsidies, and grants, we will establish more cooperatives, targeting communities that have seen their small businesses shutter due to monopolies like large fast food chains, and retail hypermarkets such as Walmart. Cooperatives are a perfect horizontal model of laborers sharing in the wealth they create, instead of a top-down model where the profits of labor largely accumulate at the top.
A Living Wage: $15 Federal Indexed Minimum Wage WE will fight for $15/hr federal indexed minimum wage, which is currently $7.25/hr. Just like the Raise the Wage Act (passed the House in 2019), the minimum wage will be indexed against the annual percentage increase in the median hourly wage of all employees as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. If the minimum wage had continued to move with average productivity after 1968, it would have reached $21.72 per hour in 2012! For the past 40 years, wages for the middle class have increased a mere 6%, while wages for the top 1% have increased 140%, total productivity has increased over 140%, and the cost of living has increased over 200%.
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A Living Wage: $15 Federal Indexed Minimum Wage WE will fight for $15/hr federal indexed minimum wage, which is currently $7.25/hr. Just like the Raise the Wage Act (passed the House in 2019), the minimum wage will be indexed against the annual percentage increase in the median hourly wage of all employees as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. If the minimum wage had continued to move with average productivity after 1968, it would have reached $21.72 per hour in 2012! For the past 40 years, wages for the middle class have increased a mere 6%, while wages for the top 1% have increased 140%, total productivity has increased over 140%, and the cost of living has increased over 200%.
Right to Unionize and Protecting Worker's Rights We will fight to give workers the right to unionize by introducing legislation like the Employee Free Choice Act which would give employees more power and freedom to form a union if they have a majority vote to do so. We would also work to increase penalties on employers who send in union busters in an attempt to intimidate workers who want to unionize. We will repeal the Taft-Hartley Act which would also make it easier for people to join unions. Restoring workers right to organize and unionize will be to the benefit of all working people nationwide. Lastly, we would work to implement overtime for those making a salary of $47,000 or less.
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Right to Unionize and Protecting Worker's Rights We will fight to give workers the right to unionize by introducing legislation like the Employee Free Choice Act which would give employees more power and freedom to form a union if they have a majority vote to do so. We would also work to increase penalties on employers who send in union busters in an attempt to intimidate workers who want to unionize. We will repeal the Taft-Hartley Act which would also make it easier for people to join unions. Restoring workers right to organize and unionize will be to the benefit of all working people nationwide. Lastly, we would work to implement overtime for those making a salary of $47,000 or less.
Making Wall Street Pay Their Fair Share WE will work to incorporate a Financial Transaction Tax to ensure that no low-middle income wage earners pay more as a percentage of their income to taxes than higher income wage earners do. 0.5% on Stocks 0.1% on Bonds 0.005% on Derivatives 0.001% on all other Financial Securities
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Making Wall Street Pay Their Fair Share WE will work to incorporate a Financial Transaction Tax to ensure that no low-middle income wage earners pay more as a percentage of their income to taxes than higher income wage earners do. 0.5% on Stocks 0.1% on Bonds 0.005% on Derivatives 0.001% on all other Financial Securities
Reinstating Modern-Day Glass Steagall WE will work to reinstate Glass-Steagall which will separate commercial banking activity with investment banking activity. We will also work with Congress to break up the big banks because the banks have too much power that if they were to go underwater again by engaging in risky or fraudulent betting, millions of people will suffer just as we saw in the 2008 financial crisis.
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Reinstating Modern-Day Glass Steagall WE will work to reinstate Glass-Steagall which will separate commercial banking activity with investment banking activity. We will also work with Congress to break up the big banks because the banks have too much power that if they were to go underwater again by engaging in risky or fraudulent betting, millions of people will suffer just as we saw in the 2008 financial crisis.
Cancellation of Student Debt As of 2016, there is currently $1.3 trillion of student debt outstanding with about 44 million Americans paying off their student loans. Students leave around with an average of $35,000 in student debt with a 5-7% interest rate when they graduate, and 11% of students are likely to default on their payments.
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Cancellation of Student Debt As of 2016, there is currently $1.3 trillion of student debt outstanding with about 44 million Americans paying off their student loans. Students leave around with an average of $35,000 in student debt with a 5-7% interest rate when they graduate, and 11% of students are likely to default on their payments.
We also share concerns about some charter schools that have served as vehicles for the enrichment of real estate speculators. From speaking with teachers, a lot of these charter systems make it seem that the opportunity is equal for everyone, but some still screen students or give admission to those who have a special interest into the school's particular educational focus or sometimes make students write 5 page essays without grammatical errors, etc. One of the reasons is because the schools need to have "numbers" (standardized test scores at a certain level). Our strategy is to improve all public schools by providing them with the resources they need, rather than hiring teachers and classified workers with lower pay and benefits. We will also oppose any voucher system that would re-direct public education funding to private schools, including through tax credits. We believe that public schools should be a place for ALL students to have a quality education and should not be burdened by any financial desires from those "managing" the schools just to make profit.
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We also share concerns about some charter schools that have served as vehicles for the enrichment of real estate speculators. From speaking with teachers, a lot of these charter systems make it seem that the opportunity is equal for everyone, but some still screen students or give admission to those who have a special interest into the school's particular educational focus or sometimes make students write 5 page essays without grammatical errors, etc. One of the reasons is because the schools need to have "numbers" (standardized test scores at a certain level). Our strategy is to improve all public schools by providing them with the resources they need, rather than hiring teachers and classified workers with lower pay and benefits. We will also oppose any voucher system that would re-direct public education funding to private schools, including through tax credits. We believe that public schools should be a place for ALL students to have a quality education and should not be burdened by any financial desires from those "managing" the schools just to make profit.
We also share concerns about some charter schools that have served as vehicles for the enrichment of real estate speculators. From speaking with teachers, a lot of these charter systems make it seem that the opportunity is equal for everyone, but some still screen students or give admission to those who have a special interest into the school's particular educational focus or sometimes make students write 5 page essays without grammatical errors, etc. One of the reasons is because the schools need to have "numbers" (standardized test scores at a certain level). Our strategy is to improve all public schools by providing them with the resources they need, rather than hiring teachers and classified workers with lower pay and benefits. We will also oppose any voucher system that would re-direct public education funding to private schools, including through tax credits. We believe that public schools should be a place for ALL students to have a quality education and should not be burdened by any financial desires from those "managing" the schools just to make profit.
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We also share concerns about some charter schools that have served as vehicles for the enrichment of real estate speculators. From speaking with teachers, a lot of these charter systems make it seem that the opportunity is equal for everyone, but some still screen students or give admission to those who have a special interest into the school's particular educational focus or sometimes make students write 5 page essays without grammatical errors, etc. One of the reasons is because the schools need to have "numbers" (standardized test scores at a certain level). Our strategy is to improve all public schools by providing them with the resources they need, rather than hiring teachers and classified workers with lower pay and benefits. We will also oppose any voucher system that would re-direct public education funding to private schools, including through tax credits. We believe that public schools should be a place for ALL students to have a quality education and should not be burdened by any financial desires from those "managing" the schools just to make profit.
In Los Angeles, what we are seeing in areas with higher median income households are students with higher average loan balances especially with more expensive private colleges/universities but lower rates of delinquency meaning that those with money are able to take care of the costs.
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In Los Angeles, what we are seeing in areas with higher median income households are students with higher average loan balances especially with more expensive private colleges/universities but lower rates of delinquency meaning that those with money are able to take care of the costs.
End School to Prison Pipeline We will work to end the school to prison pipeline, where schools have zero tolerance policies which we will work to remove. According to the ACLU, "Zero-tolerance” policies criminalize minor infractions of school rules, while cops in schools lead to students being criminalized for behavior that should be handled inside the school. Students of color and even undocumented students are especially vulnerable to push-out trends and the discriminatory application of disciplines. This is why it's critical that the teachers and administrators come from a critical background because those who don't have their idea of what "defiance" is which is deemed as "unacceptable" behavior in their eyes. Zero tolerance policies do not consider what is going on in the communities these students are coming from.
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End School to Prison Pipeline We will work to end the school to prison pipeline, where schools have zero tolerance policies which we will work to remove. According to the ACLU, "Zero-tolerance” policies criminalize minor infractions of school rules, while cops in schools lead to students being criminalized for behavior that should be handled inside the school. Students of color and even undocumented students are especially vulnerable to push-out trends and the discriminatory application of disciplines. This is why it's critical that the teachers and administrators come from a critical background because those who don't have their idea of what "defiance" is which is deemed as "unacceptable" behavior in their eyes. Zero tolerance policies do not consider what is going on in the communities these students are coming from.
Citizenship for DREAMers.
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Citizenship for DREAMers.
Right to Counsel WE will work with Congress to fight for Undocumented Immigrants to have Legal Representation, especially for children who currently have to represent themselves in front of a judge in immigration hearings. It does not make sense to have trial and not have legal representation especially if you are not familiar with the law. It is very sad to know that there are 10 or 12 years who have to defend themselves in front of a judge against getting deported.
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Right to Counsel WE will work with Congress to fight for Undocumented Immigrants to have Legal Representation, especially for children who currently have to represent themselves in front of a judge in immigration hearings. It does not make sense to have trial and not have legal representation especially if you are not familiar with the law. It is very sad to know that there are 10 or 12 years who have to defend themselves in front of a judge against getting deported.
Whistle-Blower Protection WE will protect all workers regardless of immigration status who report employers who exploit them by making them work in unsafe work conditions that violate health codes or safety codes. We will fight for undocumented workers who get threatened with no pay, overtime, or wages withheld due to threat of being deported. Currently, many undocumented do not file any complaints in fear of being deported, it's time to change that.
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Whistle-Blower Protection WE will protect all workers regardless of immigration status who report employers who exploit them by making them work in unsafe work conditions that violate health codes or safety codes. We will fight for undocumented workers who get threatened with no pay, overtime, or wages withheld due to threat of being deported. Currently, many undocumented do not file any complaints in fear of being deported, it's time to change that.
Ban and Close All Detention Centers WE will work with Congress to end ALL detention centers whose main goal it is to increase their bottom line at the expense of separating families and deporting undocumented immigrants. In addition, we will fight to ensure that if they are released for non-violent crimes that they don't get deported the minute they get out of jail.
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Ban and Close All Detention Centers WE will work with Congress to end ALL detention centers whose main goal it is to increase their bottom line at the expense of separating families and deporting undocumented immigrants. In addition, we will fight to ensure that if they are released for non-violent crimes that they don't get deported the minute they get out of jail.
WE will protect immigrants, especially children, who flee their home country because they are victims of domestic violence and criminal gang activity or war. Currently, it’s not good enough to tell or convince the government that if you get sent back to a war torn country like Honduras, you might die unless you prove that people want to kill you because of your race, political identity, etc. Children are saying if "I go back, I’m going to get killed by gangs", however, our government says “you can’t prove that”. Children should NOT have to prove that. We should lower the burden of proof so that children and families can keep their life.
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WE will protect immigrants, especially children, who flee their home country because they are victims of domestic violence and criminal gang activity or war. Currently, it’s not good enough to tell or convince the government that if you get sent back to a war torn country like Honduras, you might die unless you prove that people want to kill you because of your race, political identity, etc. Children are saying if "I go back, I’m going to get killed by gangs", however, our government says “you can’t prove that”. Children should NOT have to prove that. We should lower the burden of proof so that children and families can keep their life.
Universal Rent Control We will work to ensure that Universal Rent Control is in place to make sure that no rent increases are more than 3% a year. It's very scary knowing your rent might increase 10-50% next year because the existing landlord sold the apartment complex to a new developer or a new developer is building a new luxury apartment just a block over forcing the existing landlord to compete by raising prices.
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Universal Rent Control We will work to ensure that Universal Rent Control is in place to make sure that no rent increases are more than 3% a year. It's very scary knowing your rent might increase 10-50% next year because the existing landlord sold the apartment complex to a new developer or a new developer is building a new luxury apartment just a block over forcing the existing landlord to compete by raising prices.
We will fight for legislation where new apartment complexes have to ensure 20% of the units are for Affordable Housing (where rent is 30% or less of the area median income) and 30% of the units are for low income housing (where rent is more than 30% of the area median income). We will work to provide federal subsidies for affordable housing developers who develop ONLY 100% units for affordable housing especially for low to extremely low income households. We will also work to encourage more infill housing where local governments can utilize existing land or buildings, such as abandoned property-undeveloped property to be used for public and affordable housing.
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We will fight for legislation where new apartment complexes have to ensure 20% of the units are for Affordable Housing (where rent is 30% or less of the area median income) and 30% of the units are for low income housing (where rent is more than 30% of the area median income). We will work to provide federal subsidies for affordable housing developers who develop ONLY 100% units for affordable housing especially for low to extremely low income households. We will also work to encourage more infill housing where local governments can utilize existing land or buildings, such as abandoned property-undeveloped property to be used for public and affordable housing.
We will also work to end speculation buying coupled with vacancy for long periods of time just for the purpose of making short or long-term profits when that land could be used to address the shortage of affordable housing. We would encourage the President to use the Department of Housing and Urban Development to grant or withhold funds in order to encourage state and local governments to take positive steps to desegregate housing, including ending zoning laws that effectively prohibit multi-family housing, prohibiting landlords from refusing to accept Section 8 vouchers, increasing Section 8 voucher amounts so that poor people can move into middle income neighborhoods, and building new public housing in middle income communities that is high quality and mixed income.
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We will also work to end speculation buying coupled with vacancy for long periods of time just for the purpose of making short or long-term profits when that land could be used to address the shortage of affordable housing. We would encourage the President to use the Department of Housing and Urban Development to grant or withhold funds in order to encourage state and local governments to take positive steps to desegregate housing, including ending zoning laws that effectively prohibit multi-family housing, prohibiting landlords from refusing to accept Section 8 vouchers, increasing Section 8 voucher amounts so that poor people can move into middle income neighborhoods, and building new public housing in middle income communities that is high quality and mixed income.
Stopping Displacement and Gentrification WE will work with Federal, State, and Local Governments to ensure that developers first get approval from neighborhood councils and the community, not from their local government, in order to build new buildings, apartment complexes, and retail spaces that have the potential for the harmful effects of gentrification. If developers come in and displace members of the community, the government or developers must make those displaced “whole” as if they never were displaced by providing subsidies or vouchers to help pay for the cost of relocation and rent or cost of their new living place for the next 5 years. Gentrification in the San Fernando Valley is a real issue and most of those affected are communities of color (mainly Latinx) that have lived there their entire lives only to be displaced because profits matter over people.
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Stopping Displacement and Gentrification WE will work with Federal, State, and Local Governments to ensure that developers first get approval from neighborhood councils and the community, not from their local government, in order to build new buildings, apartment complexes, and retail spaces that have the potential for the harmful effects of gentrification. If developers come in and displace members of the community, the government or developers must make those displaced “whole” as if they never were displaced by providing subsidies or vouchers to help pay for the cost of relocation and rent or cost of their new living place for the next 5 years. Gentrification in the San Fernando Valley is a real issue and most of those affected are communities of color (mainly Latinx) that have lived there their entire lives only to be displaced because profits matter over people.
Tenant's Right We will work to guarantee tenant's rights, including: freedom from harassment and evictions without just cause; well-enforced habitability standards; strong anti-discrimination enforcement, including family protection laws and domestic partnerships; continuation of established services and amenities; the right to reasonable guest visitation; maintenance of roommate privileges; and the right to communicate with other tenants about conditions or circumstances in their buildings. We will also work to fund public and non-profit tenant-related counseling and legal assistance for renters.
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Tenant's Right We will work to guarantee tenant's rights, including: freedom from harassment and evictions without just cause; well-enforced habitability standards; strong anti-discrimination enforcement, including family protection laws and domestic partnerships; continuation of established services and amenities; the right to reasonable guest visitation; maintenance of roommate privileges; and the right to communicate with other tenants about conditions or circumstances in their buildings. We will also work to fund public and non-profit tenant-related counseling and legal assistance for renters.
We will work to provide financial assistance for first-time homeowners especially when it comes to acquiring a new loan, putting down-payments, or any other type of payment assistance. We will also ensure that credit score reform is underway as the average credit score needed to borrow money from creditors is around 740 when it used to be in the 600s. Those who took a hit during the housing crisis in 2008 have also had their credit scores effected negatively. We will also work to provide financial assistance and refinancing for homeowners who still owe more in interest than the principal of their homes. It is extremely discouraging to not fully own a house and know that as time has gone by, you're still paying down the interest.
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We will work to provide financial assistance for first-time homeowners especially when it comes to acquiring a new loan, putting down-payments, or any other type of payment assistance. We will also ensure that credit score reform is underway as the average credit score needed to borrow money from creditors is around 740 when it used to be in the 600s. Those who took a hit during the housing crisis in 2008 have also had their credit scores effected negatively. We will also work to provide financial assistance and refinancing for homeowners who still owe more in interest than the principal of their homes. It is extremely discouraging to not fully own a house and know that as time has gone by, you're still paying down the interest.
End Chronic Homelessness According to the Housing of Urban Development (HUD), a Chronically Homeless Individual refers to an individual with a disability who has been continuously homeless for 1 year or more or has experienced at least four episodes of homelessness in the last 3 years where the combined length of time homeless in those occasions is at least 12 months. To end chronic homelessness, we will work to provide more permanent supportive housing units which has proven to be a cost-effective solution (saving over $10,000 per person) to ending chronic homelessness. Permanent supportive housing is a program designed to provide housing (project and tenant-based) and supportive services on a long-term basis to formerly homeless people. We would also push to allow the homeless to take part in the decision making process in finding solutions for their short and long-term situations.
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End Chronic Homelessness According to the Housing of Urban Development (HUD), a Chronically Homeless Individual refers to an individual with a disability who has been continuously homeless for 1 year or more or has experienced at least four episodes of homelessness in the last 3 years where the combined length of time homeless in those occasions is at least 12 months. To end chronic homelessness, we will work to provide more permanent supportive housing units which has proven to be a cost-effective solution (saving over $10,000 per person) to ending chronic homelessness. Permanent supportive housing is a program designed to provide housing (project and tenant-based) and supportive services on a long-term basis to formerly homeless people. We would also push to allow the homeless to take part in the decision making process in finding solutions for their short and long-term situations.
We will work to pass legislation that provides 12 weeks of guaranteed paid family and medical leave.
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We will work to pass legislation that provides 12 weeks of guaranteed paid family and medical leave.
We must reform our criminal justice system that disproportionately targets African Americans and Latinx, leaving them incarcerated or killed at the hands of police. In addition, we will work to ensure that African Americans do not receive tougher sentencing than white people with the same history. We will stop racial discrimination in education against students, including punishments for behavior or preferential treatment based on race. We will also ensure quality public education as a right for all races. We push for the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would strengthen voting rights by expanding and strengthening the government's ability to respond to voting discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual preference, or membership in a language minority group. We will work to pass the Safe Schools Improvement Act, which would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to require school districts in state that receive ESEA funds to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment, including on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify, and religion
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We must reform our criminal justice system that disproportionately targets African Americans and Latinx, leaving them incarcerated or killed at the hands of police. In addition, we will work to ensure that African Americans do not receive tougher sentencing than white people with the same history. We will stop racial discrimination in education against students, including punishments for behavior or preferential treatment based on race. We will also ensure quality public education as a right for all races. We push for the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would strengthen voting rights by expanding and strengthening the government's ability to respond to voting discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual preference, or membership in a language minority group. We will work to pass the Safe Schools Improvement Act, which would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to require school districts in state that receive ESEA funds to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment, including on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify, and religion
We will work to cosponsor and pass the Equality Act, which would add protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equality Act would prohibit worker, education, segregation, and public services discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. We will work to pass the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and guarantee that the federal government will respect legal marriages of same-sex couples and provide them with federal spousal rights and protection. We will work to pass the Social Security and Marriage Equality (SAME) Act which would amend the federal code to ensure all lawfully married same-sex couples will receive Social Security spousal benefits, regardless of where they live. We will work to pass the Stop Harming Our Kids Act that would encourage states to prohibit licensed counselors and therapists from engaging in dangerous practices to try to change the sexual orientation or gender expression of LGBTIA+ minors, known as “conversion therapy,” “reparative therapy,” “ex-gay therapy,” or “sexual orientation change effort?” We will pass a single payer Medicare for ALL system that would cover HIV/AIDS screenings & treatment and medically necessary sex reassignment surgeries and treatments for insured individuals diagnosed by a physician with Gender Identity Disorder or Gender Dysphoria.
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We will work to cosponsor and pass the Equality Act, which would add protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equality Act would prohibit worker, education, segregation, and public services discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. We will work to pass the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and guarantee that the federal government will respect legal marriages of same-sex couples and provide them with federal spousal rights and protection. We will work to pass the Social Security and Marriage Equality (SAME) Act which would amend the federal code to ensure all lawfully married same-sex couples will receive Social Security spousal benefits, regardless of where they live. We will work to pass the Stop Harming Our Kids Act that would encourage states to prohibit licensed counselors and therapists from engaging in dangerous practices to try to change the sexual orientation or gender expression of LGBTIA+ minors, known as “conversion therapy,” “reparative therapy,” “ex-gay therapy,” or “sexual orientation change effort?” We will pass a single payer Medicare for ALL system that would cover HIV/AIDS screenings & treatment and medically necessary sex reassignment surgeries and treatments for insured individuals diagnosed by a physician with Gender Identity Disorder or Gender Dysphoria.
Native Rights We stand in solidarity with our indigenous sisters and brothers facing threats of pipelines being built on their land. We will work to ensure that all treaties are honored and respected by the United States government and the companies that try to build on and extract resources from sacred lands. In addition, we must empower tribal sovereignty in order for tribes to protect and restore their sacred lands. We must also ensure that with tribal sovereignty that tribes can carry out their own prosecution and have jurisdiction over crimes or actions taking place on tribal lands.
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Native Rights We stand in solidarity with our indigenous sisters and brothers facing threats of pipelines being built on their land. We will work to ensure that all treaties are honored and respected by the United States government and the companies that try to build on and extract resources from sacred lands. In addition, we must empower tribal sovereignty in order for tribes to protect and restore their sacred lands. We must also ensure that with tribal sovereignty that tribes can carry out their own prosecution and have jurisdiction over crimes or actions taking place on tribal lands.
Religious Liberties We will work to ensure that there is a separation between church and state and that public law should be independent of anyone’s religion.
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Religious Liberties We will work to ensure that there is a separation between church and state and that public law should be independent of anyone’s religion.
Demilitarize Police and Increase Accountability WE MUST hold police officers accountable. We need to establish Civilian & Police Review boards in local communities to have a balanced check on police and make sure they are held accountable for any related police incidents resulting in death or bodily harm to individuals, whether by accident or on purpose.
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Demilitarize Police and Increase Accountability WE MUST hold police officers accountable. We need to establish Civilian & Police Review boards in local communities to have a balanced check on police and make sure they are held accountable for any related police incidents resulting in death or bodily harm to individuals, whether by accident or on purpose.
Ensure that mental health patients who call law enforcement for help will be treated as medical patients, not criminals. In addition, we need to invest in medical and mental help programs to deal with those having substance abuse issues. We should be treating them from a health perspective, not a criminal perspective.
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Ensure that mental health patients who call law enforcement for help will be treated as medical patients, not criminals. In addition, we need to invest in medical and mental help programs to deal with those having substance abuse issues. We should be treating them from a health perspective, not a criminal perspective.
We must put an end to the school to prison pipeline. Invest more on youth jobs and education, not jails and incarceration. This involves ending the war on drugs that targets people of color disproportionately compared to our White counterparts. In addition, we need to take marijuana off the federal government's list of outlawed drugs / the DEA's Schedule 1 drug list where Heroin is on that same list.
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We must put an end to the school to prison pipeline. Invest more on youth jobs and education, not jails and incarceration. This involves ending the war on drugs that targets people of color disproportionately compared to our White counterparts. In addition, we need to take marijuana off the federal government's list of outlawed drugs / the DEA's Schedule 1 drug list where Heroin is on that same list.
We will evaluate and reform our current laws regarding the "use of lethal force" to ensure that police officers who are in the wrong of unjustly killing people are indicted AND convicted. There is an overwhelming number of police shootings each year that ends up as "justifiable" in the eyes of the law however, when we see cases like that of Walter Scott, who was shot 3 times in the back while running away, or Eric Garner who was choked to death even though his hands were up and there was large presence of police officers around, it begs to question: what must you do to get an indictment or a conviction for police officers? There is too much leeway for law enforcement officers who get away using lethal force. there must be reform.
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We will evaluate and reform our current laws regarding the "use of lethal force" to ensure that police officers who are in the wrong of unjustly killing people are indicted AND convicted. There is an overwhelming number of police shootings each year that ends up as "justifiable" in the eyes of the law however, when we see cases like that of Walter Scott, who was shot 3 times in the back while running away, or Eric Garner who was choked to death even though his hands were up and there was large presence of police officers around, it begs to question: what must you do to get an indictment or a conviction for police officers? There is too much leeway for law enforcement officers who get away using lethal force. there must be reform.
Build more medical facilities including hospitals and mental health clinics to ensure veterans receive the proper medical and mental health care they need. We must also ensure that veterans can get treated at any hospital or facility outside of the VA to address the concerns of long wait times to get treated
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Build more medical facilities including hospitals and mental health clinics to ensure veterans receive the proper medical and mental health care they need. We must also ensure that veterans can get treated at any hospital or facility outside of the VA to address the concerns of long wait times to get treated
Guarantee jobs for our veterans so that we can apply our veterans' strengths in helping them achieve the career path they wish to pursue when transitioning back to civilian life
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Guarantee jobs for our veterans so that we can apply our veterans' strengths in helping them achieve the career path they wish to pursue when transitioning back to civilian life
We will create partnerships with other countries to grow small and medium businesses to bring jobs to the US. Reducing our military budget by 50%. Currently we use 50% of our discretionary budget on military spending.
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We will create partnerships with other countries to grow small and medium businesses to bring jobs to the US. Reducing our military budget by 50%. Currently we use 50% of our discretionary budget on military spending.
In Congress, we will always seek peaceful approaches, while advocating for the use of diplomacy, and not wage preemptive wars without being attacked or facing an immediate, unavoidable attack. It is time to put the breaks on the war machine.
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In Congress, we will always seek peaceful approaches, while advocating for the use of diplomacy, and not wage preemptive wars without being attacked or facing an immediate, unavoidable attack. It is time to put the breaks on the war machine.
Finance: We will forgive the sovereign debt of highly-indebted developing countries and push for the IMF and World Bank to forgive these debts as well.
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Finance: We will forgive the sovereign debt of highly-indebted developing countries and push for the IMF and World Bank to forgive these debts as well.
Robots: We will establish international regulation of standards for autonomous robots and drones so that they do not develop into a threat against humans.
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Robots: We will establish international regulation of standards for autonomous robots and drones so that they do not develop into a threat against humans.
Instant background checks.
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Instant background checks.
The Electoral College should be abolished. Agree
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The Electoral College should be abolished. Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race. Agree
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race. Agree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state. Agree
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I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state. Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana. Agree
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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana. Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States. DisagreeImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished. AgreeState and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws. Disagree
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I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States. DisagreeImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished. AgreeState and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws. Disagree
No Child Left Behind and the Every Student Succeeds Act both increased reliance on standardized testing within our classrooms. Do you support the rights of parents to opt their children out of this testing? Will you support efforts to end programs which encourage teachers to teach to a test? Yes I support parents rights to opt out of standardized testing. Yes I support to end programs that encourage teachers to teach to a test.
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No Child Left Behind and the Every Student Succeeds Act both increased reliance on standardized testing within our classrooms. Do you support the rights of parents to opt their children out of this testing? Will you support efforts to end programs which encourage teachers to teach to a test? Yes I support parents rights to opt out of standardized testing. Yes I support to end programs that encourage teachers to teach to a test.
Do you support the NAACP's call for a moratorium on charter schools? Answer: Yes, I support the NAACP's call for a moratorium on charter schools.
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Do you support the NAACP's call for a moratorium on charter schools? Answer: Yes, I support the NAACP's call for a moratorium on charter schools.
Federal legislation authorizes “Congress to contribute up to 40% of the average per-pupil expenditure” for mandated special education services. Unfortunately, this funding has never materialized. Will you lead efforts to adequately fund programs and services for those with special education needs? Answer: Yes, I will lead efforts to adequately fund programs and services for those with special needs
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Federal legislation authorizes “Congress to contribute up to 40% of the average per-pupil expenditure” for mandated special education services. Unfortunately, this funding has never materialized. Will you lead efforts to adequately fund programs and services for those with special education needs? Answer: Yes, I will lead efforts to adequately fund programs and services for those with special needs
Angelica Dueñas: “As a mother of a child with special needs I find this issue extremely important. If elected, we will push for audits and for clear legislation that would prevent monies to be mismanaged.”
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Angelica Dueñas: “As a mother of a child with special needs I find this issue extremely important. If elected, we will push for audits and for clear legislation that would prevent monies to be mismanaged.”
Angelica Dueñas: “We believe that quality education is a human right. This means that we need to be able to service all of our students at the level of their needs. If elected we will push for legislation and will put pressure on local representatives and LAUSD to ensure that we are looking at holistic solutions. It is not fair for those who do not have the need for special education funds to receive funds that should be servicing the population intended.”
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Angelica Dueñas: “We believe that quality education is a human right. This means that we need to be able to service all of our students at the level of their needs. If elected we will push for legislation and will put pressure on local representatives and LAUSD to ensure that we are looking at holistic solutions. It is not fair for those who do not have the need for special education funds to receive funds that should be servicing the population intended.”
“ Getting big money out of politics - Ending Citizens United. Addressing the homelessness issue - Universal Rent Control, Municipal Seizing of Bank Owned Homes and house homeless through HUD and Section 8.[6] ”
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“ Getting big money out of politics - Ending Citizens United. Addressing the homelessness issue - Universal Rent Control, Municipal Seizing of Bank Owned Homes and house homeless through HUD and Section 8.[6] ”
“ I would like for our Congressional Office to also be a Community Center. A place where the community can feel safe and share space.[6] ” What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
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“ I would like for our Congressional Office to also be a Community Center. A place where the community can feel safe and share space.[6] ” What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
Taxing The Wealthiest Americans Like Bernie Sanders, WE will work to increase higher income tax rates on the richest 2% of households in America. Individuals making less than $200,000 or married couples making less than $250,000 will not have their income taxes increase. We will push for these progressive tax increases on the top three income tax brackets.
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Taxing The Wealthiest Americans Like Bernie Sanders, WE will work to increase higher income tax rates on the richest 2% of households in America. Individuals making less than $200,000 or married couples making less than $250,000 will not have their income taxes increase. We will push for these progressive tax increases on the top three income tax brackets.
In a May 28, 2018 candidate response, pledged adequate funding for special-education programmes and services.
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Yes, I will lead efforts to adequately fund programs and services for those with special needs
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The searchable archive contains 6 exact attributed records from the official Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council minutes archive (0 yes, 0 no, 0 present, 0 not voting, 0 abstained, 0 recused, and 6 other explicitly attributed actions, statements, or unlabeled choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.
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See all 6 recordsAngélica María Dueñas is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for discuss the correspondence about the $3.2 million dollar bridge on arleta ave..
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Agenda item 15: Discuss the correspondence about the $3.2 Million Dollar Bridge on Arleta Ave.
Ms. Dueñas stated her opposition for the Bridge project.
Angélica María Dueñas is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for opening remarks (president) –.
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Agenda item 2: Opening Remarks (President) –
Ms. Dueñas stated that she will remain in office until the end of her term Ms.
Ms. Dueñas stated that Earth Day is coming up in April for those who want to get involved.
motion carried
Angélica María Dueñas is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for committee reports - outreach- planning- community affairs- by-laws —treasurer.
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Agenda item 8: Committee Reports - Outreach- Planning- Community Affairs- By-Laws —Treasurer
- Julie made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report with the correction of the year to be 2011 and was
motion carried
Mrs. Dueñas stated that ‘the item’ Susan mentioned which was inaudible will be added as an ‘action item’ for next month’s meeting.
motion carried
Angélica María Dueñas is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for motion/discussion/ vote to create a letter of support addressed to the councilmember and dwp stating that indeed svanc is in favor of a community garden being built in the community. (dueñas).
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Agenda item 14: Motion/Discussion/ Vote to create a letter of support addressed to the Councilmember and DWP stating that indeed SVANC is in favor of a community garden being built in the community. (DUEÑAS)
- Ms. Dueñas made a motion to approve the letter and was seconded by Julie.
motion carried
Ms. Dueñas asked for approval of this letter.
Angélica María Dueñas is recorded as making the directly attributed statement shown in the official record for reminder for the members of the svanc to complete ethics and open government training for city officials. please visit:.
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Agenda item 2A: Reminder for the members of the SVANC to complete Ethics and Open Government Training for City Officials. Please visit:
Ms. Dueñas stated that DONE has set the Ethics training date for the 1 st Saturday in June, 2011, but the time and place will be announced by DONE in the near future.
motion carried
Angélica María Dueñas is recorded as taking the explicitly attributed action shown in the official record for motion/discussion/vote to appoint candidates to open positions in the svanc. (monroy).
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Agenda item 10: Motion/Discussion/Vote to appoint candidates to open positions in the SVANC. (MONROY)
- Mrs. Dueñas made a motion to nominate Carlos Coronel as a board member
motion carried
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H8CA29100
Name: DUENAS, ANGELICA MARIA
Office: House
State: CA
District: CA29
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $37153.03
Total disbursements: $33707.28
Cash on hand: $3349.48
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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