Economy

The economic stress is very real and there is no generational wealth if you are one or two generations into the country.
— Lucia Bosworth

Gun reform

We live in a society where the money and influence of gun manufacturers is more powerful and important than the safety of our citizens.
— Leonel Mera

Education

I would love to see more politicians and local governments working together to give these schools MORE funds and not less based on standardized testing.
— Andrea Bailey

Inflation

People are concerned right now in this moment about affording the most basic needs of food and shelter.
— Will Feliciano

Puerto Rico relief

In 2022 it is disgusting for the U.S. to be one of the few countries to actively have colonies without representation.
— Frances T.

Health care

When it comes to access to health care, there should be focus on how to make it affordable to more in the community.
— Danyelle Martin-Gutierrez

Religious freedom

I believe that a question that needs to be asked when discussing an argument of religious freedom is, ‘How much will this infringe on another person’s right to be (or not to be) religious?’ 
— Jorge Espinosa

Migrant worker rights

I live across from a rented corn field and every year I watch people like my grandfather work their butts off to grow the food that we put on our tables.
— Tina Martinez

Education and public transportation infrastructure

Equality of opportunity and regulations encouraging market competition are the two most critical components for growing the economy and stabilizing society.
— David Talavera

Voting rights

Every effort needs to be made to strengthen the right of every age eligible citizen to vote.
— Ricardo del Río

Immigration policy

It is time to create fair immigration policies that reflect the massive contribution we bring to this country.
— Arlene Hermida

Racial justice and gender equality

I wish more politicians understood there are many who stand vehemently against the hate, racism and sexism within our communities.
— Genesis Barrera

Jobs

I have a master’s degree, and I am unable to find a job that would provide me with career advancement.
— Lionel Mares

Inflation

Working hard to provide for the family is a central tenet — at least in Mexican culture — and it’s difficult when those costs are rising and making that difficult.
— Isabel Perez