Defending Democracy

I am determined to renew and recommit to basic civic values and to sustain our democracy.  The recent gerrymandering in our district strengthened my resolve to combat radical forces that want to undermine our democracy.

I believe in embracing the diversity that has made America the most vibrant and successful country in the world. America is a beacon because we believe in democracy as a way of resolving competing ideas and making decisions.
 
Voter suppression legislation and rampant gerrymandering are un-American and anti-democratic. We must fight to stop those who would take us backwards into a dark past of civil injustice and disparities based on race, gender or creed. I respect facts, human decency, the constitution, and the rule of law.