Illinois congressional candidate, Marie4Congress, is one example of a true progressive trying to unseat conservative Democrat — whether the party likes it or not.
, and that the solution to these problems lies in legislation that puts people first. I worked three jobs to put myself through college, I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck, and I’ve known the struggle of deciding which bills to pay and which to kick down the road. I have been fortunate enough to work my way out of this struggle, but what was clear then and is even more so clear now is that not everyone has the same luck that I did. Everyone should have access to the support systems that I did.
It shouldn’t come down to luck. We need leaders who understand this, who will champion policies like paid leave, Medicare for All, and universal childcare; who will be partners and advocates forIn all of the 120-plus meet and greets we’ve held since January, and the hundreds of others since initially exploring a run in early 2017, I have asked the same question: What issues matter to you? In all of these rooms, I heard from people who felt like their congressman wasn’t representing them.
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