Despite our nation’s promise, women and minorities in our district still face persistent pay discrimination and alarmingly high rates of domestic violence.

I will champion federal legislation to guarantee equal protection and focus on closing the shameful wage gaps. It is unacceptable that Latinas earn only 44 cents for every dollar a white man earns. I will secure federal resources to aggressively support local law enforcement and domestic violence shelters, especially since the San Joaquin Valley reported the state’s highest rate of domestic violence calls last year. Every neighbor deserves safety, economic fairness, and the full promise of equality.