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People Over Power.
Candidate positionKaren Ortiz is a community-rooted leader running to restore accountability, protect human dignity, and deliver real change. She believes no one is above the law, healthcare is a human right, and civil rights must be fully codified and enforced. Unafraid to challenge failed systems or party complacency, Karen is committed to ending endless wars, defending due process, and putting people over power. Her campaign is grounded in courage, clarity, and the belief that government should serve the many — not the few.
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Karen Ortiz is a community-rooted leader running to restore accountability, protect human dignity, and deliver real change. She believes no one is above the law, healthcare is a human right, and civil rights must be fully codified and enforced. Unafraid to challenge failed systems or party complacency, Karen is committed to ending endless wars, defending due process, and putting people over power. Her campaign is grounded in courage, clarity, and the belief that government should serve the many — not the few.
1. No one is above the law.
Candidate position2. Healthcare is a human right. We need Medicare for All to ensure that everyone has access to truly affordable, quality healthcare -- which includes gender-affirming healthcare, abortion without oppressive restrictions, fertility treatments, vaccinations, and full-service dental care. Healthcare should not be tied to employment. We must also restore the sanctity of the provider-patient relationship. No politician should be standing in the way of your personal healthcare needs. It's simply none of their business.
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2. Healthcare is a human right. We need Medicare for All to ensure that everyone has access to truly affordable, quality healthcare -- which includes gender-affirming healthcare, abortion without oppressive restrictions, fertility treatments, vaccinations, and full-service dental care. Healthcare should not be tied to employment. We must also restore the sanctity of the provider-patient relationship. No politician should be standing in the way of your personal healthcare needs. It's simply none of their business.
2. Healthcare is a human right.
Candidate positionWe need Medicare for All to ensure that everyone has access to truly affordable, quality healthcare -- which includes gender-affirming healthcare, abortion without oppressive restrictions, fertility treatments, vaccinations, and full-service dental care. Healthcare should not be tied to employment. We must also restore the sanctity of the provider-patient relationship. No politician should be standing in the way of your personal healthcare needs. It's simply none of their business.
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We need Medicare for All to ensure that everyone has access to truly affordable, quality healthcare -- which includes gender-affirming healthcare, abortion without oppressive restrictions, fertility treatments, vaccinations, and full-service dental care. Healthcare should not be tied to employment. We must also restore the sanctity of the provider-patient relationship. No politician should be standing in the way of your personal healthcare needs. It's simply none of their business.
3. End endless wars and genocide.
Candidate positionWe must impose an arms embargo on and stop sending our tax dollars to Israel. Americans should not be forced to fund the genocide of Palestinians and attacks on innocent civilians in the Caribbean and across the world. The U.S. Military has a bloated budget and is also the world's biggest polluter. If we truly want a safer, sustainable world we must drastically reduce the military's global footprint. Money spent on bombs and bullets should be redirected to taking care of Americans at home.
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We must impose an arms embargo on and stop sending our tax dollars to Israel. Americans should not be forced to fund the genocide of Palestinians and attacks on innocent civilians in the Caribbean and across the world. The U.S. Military has a bloated budget and is also the world's biggest polluter. If we truly want a safer, sustainable world we must drastically reduce the military's global footprint. Money spent on bombs and bullets should be redirected to taking care of Americans at home.
4. Civil rights must be codified and enforced.
Candidate positionWe must codify case law that protects civil rights in the workplace and all spaces. Democrats failed to fully protect the LGBTQIA+ community when it held the majority in both the House and Senate during the Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has taken advantage of this to disastrous effect. I will introduce legislation that fully protects the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, homeless people, incarcerated people, and non-citizens. Longstanding legal frameworks such as disparate treatment analysis and controlling case law, such as Bostock v. Clayton County (which ruled that firing someone for being transgender violates federal law), must be shored up through enacting legislation.
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We must codify case law that protects civil rights in the workplace and all spaces. Democrats failed to fully protect the LGBTQIA+ community when it held the majority in both the House and Senate during the Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has taken advantage of this to disastrous effect. I will introduce legislation that fully protects the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, homeless people, incarcerated people, and non-citizens. Longstanding legal frameworks such as disparate treatment analysis and controlling case law, such as Bostock v. Clayton County (which ruled that firing someone for being transgender violates federal law), must be shored up through enacting legislation.
5. Due process for all; abolish ICE.
Candidate positionThe United States Constitution is clear - EVERYONE shall be afforded due process. ICE has flouted the Constitution over and over again. Its agents have acted with impunity under the direction of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. People have been violently taken by masked agents who refuse to identify themselves. Over 30 people have died in ICE custody in 2025 alone. ICE has repeatedly failed to provide due process to detainees and has committed crimes against humanity. ICE cannot be rehabilitated. It simply must be dismantled and abolished. Noem must be held accountable, too.
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The United States Constitution is clear - EVERYONE shall be afforded due process. ICE has flouted the Constitution over and over again. Its agents have acted with impunity under the direction of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. People have been violently taken by masked agents who refuse to identify themselves. Over 30 people have died in ICE custody in 2025 alone. ICE has repeatedly failed to provide due process to detainees and has committed crimes against humanity. ICE cannot be rehabilitated. It simply must be dismantled and abolished. Noem must be held accountable, too.
Change only happens when people participate.
Candidate positionSupporting behind-the-scenes organizing
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Supporting behind-the-scenes organizing
Host a House Party
Candidate positionWe will support you with materials, guidance, and planning so hosting feels easy and welcoming.
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We will support you with materials, guidance, and planning so hosting feels easy and welcoming.
2. Healthcare is a human right.
Candidate position3. End endless wars and genocide. We must impose an arms embargo on and stop sending our tax dollars to Israel. Americans should not be forced to fund the genocide of Palestinians and attacks on innocent civilians in the Caribbean and across the world. The U.S. Military has a bloated budget and is also the world's biggest polluter. If we truly want a safer, sustainable world we must drastically reduce the military's global footprint. Money spent on bombs and bullets should be redirected to taking care of Americans at home.
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3. End endless wars and genocide. We must impose an arms embargo on and stop sending our tax dollars to Israel. Americans should not be forced to fund the genocide of Palestinians and attacks on innocent civilians in the Caribbean and across the world. The U.S. Military has a bloated budget and is also the world's biggest polluter. If we truly want a safer, sustainable world we must drastically reduce the military's global footprint. Money spent on bombs and bullets should be redirected to taking care of Americans at home.
3. End endless wars and genocide.
Candidate position4. Civil rights must be codified and enforced. We must codify case law that protects civil rights in the workplace and all spaces. Democrats failed to fully protect the LGBTQIA+ community when it held the majority in both the House and Senate during the Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has taken advantage of this to disastrous effect. I will introduce legislation that fully protects the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, homeless people, incarcerated people, and non-citizens. Longstanding legal frameworks such as disparate treatment analysis and controlling case law, such as Bostock v. Clayton County (which ruled that firing someone for being transgender violates federal law), must be shored up through enacting legislation.
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4. Civil rights must be codified and enforced. We must codify case law that protects civil rights in the workplace and all spaces. Democrats failed to fully protect the LGBTQIA+ community when it held the majority in both the House and Senate during the Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has taken advantage of this to disastrous effect. I will introduce legislation that fully protects the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, homeless people, incarcerated people, and non-citizens. Longstanding legal frameworks such as disparate treatment analysis and controlling case law, such as Bostock v. Clayton County (which ruled that firing someone for being transgender violates federal law), must be shored up through enacting legislation.
4. Civil rights must be codified and enforced.
Candidate position5. Due process for all; abolish ICE. The United States Constitution is clear - EVERYONE shall be afforded due process. ICE has flouted the Constitution over and over again. Its agents have acted with impunity under the direction of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. People have been violently taken by masked agents who refuse to identify themselves. Over 30 people have died in ICE custody in 2025 alone. ICE has repeatedly failed to provide due process to detainees and has committed crimes against humanity. ICE cannot be rehabilitated. It simply must be dismantled and abolished. Noem must be held accountable, too.
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5. Due process for all; abolish ICE. The United States Constitution is clear - EVERYONE shall be afforded due process. ICE has flouted the Constitution over and over again. Its agents have acted with impunity under the direction of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. People have been violently taken by masked agents who refuse to identify themselves. Over 30 people have died in ICE custody in 2025 alone. ICE has repeatedly failed to provide due process to detainees and has committed crimes against humanity. ICE cannot be rehabilitated. It simply must be dismantled and abolished. Noem must be held accountable, too.
Change only happens when people participate.
Candidate positionNo experience is required. We will meet you where you are and help you plug in where you feel most comfortable.
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No experience is required. We will meet you where you are and help you plug in where you feel most comfortable.
Change only happens when people participate.
Candidate positionDonations fuel this campaign. We do not rely on corporate interests. Whether it is a small monthly contribution or a one-time gift, your support makes a real difference.
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Donations fuel this campaign. We do not rely on corporate interests. Whether it is a small monthly contribution or a one-time gift, your support makes a real difference.
Change only happens when people participate.
Candidate positionWe rely on people who believe in a future where leadership is accountable to the community.
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We rely on people who believe in a future where leadership is accountable to the community.
