April is running for Congress to ensure Maryland’s 6th District has a strong advocate in Congress. As a member of Congress, April will leverage her decades of experience working in the nonprofit, private, and public sector, and lead with a “Common Sense, Common Ground” approach – prioritizing legislation that addresses the urgent challenges we face, and expands on the progress we’ve made.
Issues
Protecting and Restoring Reproductive Rights
April is an unwavering supporter of reproductive rights and women’s right to an abortion. She cannot believe her four daughters now have fewer rights than she had.
Building an Economy that Works for Everyone
April is committed to championing policies that uplift workers and support families in meeting their needs by promoting broad based economic growth that generates more opportunity and prosperity for everyone.
Immigration
April supports the push by the Biden-Harris Administration to pass the bipartisan agreement announced in the Senate.
Protecting our Democratic values
We are at a critical juncture in our democracy with our elections under attack by MAGA extremists.
Addressing the Climate Crisis and Environmental Stewardship
April believes climate change poses an existential threat to our planet's future. The climate crisis is a threat to national security, our economic prosperity, the world’s species and our environmental stability.
Defending LGBTQIA+ rights
April stands with our LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly as their rights are coming under attack.
Working Toward Healthcare for All
April believes that healthcare coverage should be a right and not a privilege. Obamacare was a major step forward that she will defend vehemently, but our eventual goal should be universal healthcare – where every American has a right to healthcare.
Doing More to Stop Gun Violence
33,000 Americans die of gun violence every year – it is a national crisis and epidemic that is destroying communities every day.
Supporting Teachers and Students
Every child has the right to a quality education, no matter their circumstances.
Supporting Servicemembers and Veterans
April believes there is no greater privilege than supporting and advocating for our Service Members, Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors.
Protecting our Kids in the Digital Era
We have a mental health crisis in America. We need to rein in Big Tech and improve online privacy.
Foreign Policy
April believes in the post WWII model of global economic engagement, diplomatic outreach, US leadership of important alliances like NATO, foreign aid and, of course, a strong military.
Inflation
Inflation is too high — most Americans are struggling to buy groceries, afford housing and pay their bills.
Medicare and Social Security
April will protect Medicare and Social Security – two of the most successful domestic policy programs ever created that millions of Americans rely on every day.
