policy & platform

this isn’t politics as usual

i’m not here to play the game — i’m here to break it. my platform is built by and for working people, rooted in real-world experience on the shop floor, not corporate boardrooms. these policies are ambitious, unapologetic, and designed to put power back where it belongs: in the hands of everyday americans. explore the full platform below and see exactly how we’re going to take on the system — and win.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME

Labor & Workers’ Rights

I’m a proud autoworker and union organizer — and I know firsthand that America’s labor system is broken.
We need a complete overhaul of federal labor laws to put workers first, not corporate profits.

Dramatically strengthen union bargaining power.
Criminalize union-busting with real penalties.
Enforce mandatory paid sick leave (separate from PTO).
Shift the national labor mindset to “work to live, not live to work.”
Pass legislation to secure better benefits, safer conditions, and enforceable labor protections across all industries.
Mandate a $25/hr Federal Minimum Wage — no American should be scraping by while billionaires thrive.

Universal & Affordable Healthcare

Healthcare is a human right — not a profit machine for insurance giants.

Provide basic, universal healthcare by reallocating federal funds.
Cap prescription drug prices and ban price gouging by insurance companies.
Strip unnecessary red tape from hospitals and support overworked medical staff.
Dramatically expand access in rural and underserved communities.
Expand mental health coverage and support services.
End the revolving door between health insurance execs and federal regulators.

Economic Justice & Federal Budget Overhaul

Our economy works for Wall Street, not Main Street — and that needs to change.

Slash wasteful military defense spending, especially foreign aid and arms deals, and redirect those funds to domestic priorities.
Prioritize infrastructure, public transit, rural development, and clean energy jobs.
Eliminate the sales tax, gas tax, estate tax, and cannabis taxes.
Deliver major tax cuts to working and low-income families — not the rich.
End subsidies to corporations that exploit workers.

Education Reform

Our schools are underfunded, over-tested, and failing to meet students where they are.

Dramatically increase federal funding for public schools — especially in rural and low-income districts.
Reinstate and strengthen the Department of Education.
Cut standardized testing and replace it with holistic, ability-based assessments.
Prioritize academics, the arts, and mental health support over athletics.
Expand special education funding and tailored curriculum models.
Invest in vocational, technical, and agricultural training as real alternatives to 4-year colleges.
Set a federal salary standard to significantly increase pay for K-12 public school teachers.
End the need for teachers to pay out-of-pocket for supplies.

Agriculture & Rural Revitalization

Family farms are dying while corporate agribusiness thrives. It’s time to flip that.

Pass a new Farm Bill that lowers supply costs and supports sustainable agriculture.
Expand crop insurance, conservation initiatives, and smart export policies.
Launch ag-career pipeline programs in public schools to combat labor shortages.
Fight market volatility and low commodity pricing for staple crops.
Enact an anti-Tariff policy to protect farmers from trade wars and price spikes.
Block corporate land grabs and support independent growers with grants and subsidies.

Environmental Justice & Clean Energy

We need a Green Future that works for workers — not billionaires.

Expand tax incentives for wind, solar, and sustainable energy technologies.
Invest in battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure.
Dramatically increase EV and hydrogen public transit (buses, trains).
Create thousands of union-backed clean energy manufacturing jobs.
Deny federal subsidies to any clean energy company that refuses to guarantee fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions.
Fund the expansion and protection of National Parks.
Enforce stricter penalties on trophy hunting and poaching on public lands and protected natural areas.
Strengthen conservation laws and introduce nature curriculum into K-12 education.

Veterans Affairs

We can’t claim to support our troops if we abandon them when they come home.

Overhaul and modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Increase staffing and shorten wait times for appointments and claims.
Expand rural veteran healthcare services and increase the number of providers.
Simplify the benefits process and clear the disability backlog.
Guarantee healthcare, housing, and support services for every veteran — no exceptions.

Cannabis Legalization & Drug Policy Reform

Legalization without justice is exploitation.

Fully legalize cannabis federally and reclassify it under a new regulatory system.
Establish a Federal Marijuana Advisory Board made up of doctors, scientists, and experts — not politicians.
Commute and expunge all non-violent federal marijuana convictions immediately.
Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenses.
End corporate profit schemes that tax cannabis while people remain in prison for it.
Provide federal grants and tax incentives for medicinal growers and small-scale operators.
Invest in drug rehab programs and public health education — not prisons.

Food & Drug Administration Overhaul

The FDA is failing to protect us. Let’s fix it.

Ban toxic food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 & 6.
Eliminate carcinogenic and hormone-disrupting ingredients from U.S. food production.
Create an independent Food & Drug Safety Board to oversee ingredient safety and medical device approvals.
End the influence of lobbyists and executives from Big Food and Big Pharma.

Government Reform & Term Limits

Congress isn’t supposed to be a retirement home for the rich.

Cap the age for elected officials at 70 for all federal, state, and local offices.
Impose term limits:
- U.S. Senators: 2 terms (12 years)
- U.S. House Reps: 6 terms (12 years)
Ban lobbying jobs for ex-lawmakers.
End insider trading loopholes for members of Congress.
Return political power to the hands of the people — not corporate donors and party machines.