The current system is broken. Too many politicians (Republican and Democrat) fall victim to a system that promotes greed, rewards stagnation and fails to incentivize change. We must get money out of politics, and that starts with overturning the Supreme Court's disastrous Citizens United ruling.

Because of Citizens United, virtually unlimited sums of money can flow into American elections. Representative Budzinski raised over $4.3 million during her last campaign - mainly from law firms, lobbyists, and corporate super PACs. She ran on a platform of getting “dark money” out of politics, but it now looks like she’s fallen victim to the same disease.

I will follow the path of Bernie Sanders and other progressive leaders and only accept grassroots donations. Also, I pledge to serve no more than five terms in the House of Representatives, if elected.

The federal judiciary system also possesses many fractures and holes. The Supreme Court is supposed to be one of the checks on executive power, but lately they spend their time making decisions that hurt millions of Americans. We need to depoliticize the Supreme Court. This will prove difficult, but we can require a two-thirds Senate majority to confirm Justices, expand the Court to 15 seats, and implement term limits.

Additionally, I support federal action to mandate nonpartisan redistricting commissions to draw congressional districts fairly and logically. Due to gerrymandering, many Americans believe their vote doesn't count, especially if they live in a deep blue or red district. Elected officials serve their constituents, not the other way around. We must do all we can to make Americans feel like they have a say in our democracy.

The current administration put forward legislation to restrict voting rights in future elections. Additionally, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act over the past two decades. I will co-sponsor the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act to strengthen voting rights. Additionally, I will oppose efforts to erect obstacles to voting, including those based on an individual's race and/or socioeconomic status.

Last, I will support legislation to allow the delegate elected by District of Columbia residents to vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.