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Wade Support Planned Parenthood and other women’s health programs that provide life-saving mammograms and general checkups Reduce maternal and infant mortality rates https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd225246be9a958a6ff4b69/1574053164393/ issues overview - LGBTQ+ Rights Support equality and non-discrimination in the workplace Gender identity should be a protected class https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd21c6c1a63bd7bd1b5e74b/1574050942916/ issues overview - Protect Our Democracy Tighten campaign finance laws and reverse Citizens United Protect election systems and require a paper audit trail Strengthen ethics rules for everyone in government Protect voting rights Require that nonpartisan commissions oversee redistricting https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5eb332c02605d02c466da882/1588802252978/GSC-2020.png issues overview - Reduce Gun Violence Ellen is proud to be recognized as a Gun Sense Candidate by Moms Demand Action Pass legislation for universal background checks and gun registration Ban civilian purchase of semi-automatic rifles that are designed to work with high capacity magazines Pass “Red flag” laws Support in-school intervention and problem solving, the Peacekeepers Initiative and other programs to reach at-risk youth. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd22227fbae9d7217ae7141/1574115529500/ issues overview - Racial Justice Stronger protections against police violence/racial profiling Ensure that all communities have adequate access to food, health care, banking, transportation and other essential services Increase youth engagement and opportunities Invest in infrastructure, education, public spaces, and small businesses in communities of color https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd2241c3f951311698f21db/1574052915227/ issues overview - Veterans’ Issues Support veteran’s caregivers Provide lifelong assistance to injured/disabled veterans including rehabilitation services, accessible housing, prosthetics and top line medical care Improve mental health care for veterans Protect immigrant veterans and their families from deportation and provide a path to citizenship https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5db2550392f5c03a7fef42ed/1578511599142/hush-naidoo-pA0uoltkwao-unsplash.jpg issues overview - Access to Affordable Health Care for all Americans “Medicare for all who want it” Lower prescription drug prices Increase treatment options for opioid and other addictions Support hospitals in rural and underserved urban areas Incentivize doctors and nurses to serve where needed https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5db255cf0998ac76f4146e64/1574050289724/emiliano-bar-PaKHbtTDqt0-unsplash.jpg issues overview - Criminal Justice Reform Legalize marijuana and expunge records Decriminalize poverty by reforming cash bail, monetary fines “Ban the box” for screening initial employment applications Focus on re-entry programs Re-institute voting rights for people with felony convictions Eliminate private prisons https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd2196679eb68338ee713d4/1574050195237/ issues overview - Fair Wages Champion employees’ rights to unionize and engage in collective bargaining Restrict “free rider” legislation that lets workers refuse to pay fair share of union costs Support fair wages for employees and raise the minimum wage to better meet basic needs https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd21e6879eb68338ee79f17/1574051575397/ issues overview - Clean and Green Environment Invest in public-private partnerships for clean energy infrastructure Strengthen clean air and water laws and regulations Re-join the Paris accord and re-engage on international response Support cap and trade laws regarding carbon emissions Fund research and development for carbon capture, energy storage and other environmental solutions Regulate refrigerants Invest in and support sustainable farming practices https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd21e0879eb68338ee7939a/1574051350223/ issues overview - Affordable Housing Establish public-private partnerships to develop a stable supply of low cost housing Improve Section 8 and low income housing tax credit opportunities Support interventions to prevent homelessness and better programs to help the homeless https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd21ffc1a63bd7bd1b640e3/1574051844896/ issues overview - Immigration Reform Completely overhaul our immigration system and establish due process rights for immigrants Re-establish our commitment to international human rights standards for treatment of asylum seekers Safeguard children from incarceration, parental separation Protect DACA recipients and provide a path to citizenship for them https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/healthcare daily 0.75 2020-05-18 https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/news daily 0.75 2020-05-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dba8f4ac62e294411840f08/1590253719122/ news - In the News “Q&A: 2nd Congressional District candidates on the issues.” South Bend Tribune. (Accessed May 25, 2020). Colwell, Jack. “Colwell: Democratic contenders for 2nd District can't campaign in the usual way.” South Bend Tribune. (Accessed May 4, 2020). Marks, Ellen. “Viewpoint: Legalizing marijuana is fundamentally a racial justice issue.” South Bend Tribune. (Accessed October 31, 2019). Burgess, Rob. “Marks begins campaign to challenge Walorski for seat.” Wabash Plain Dealer. (Accessed October 31, 2019). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5ec956825e861630ffa435f8/1590253201649/ news - Watch Ellen! Ellen Marks for Congress Campaign Ad: Hope Wonky Wednesday – Social Safety Nets Wonky Wednesday – Criminal Justice Reform Wonky Wednesday – Fixing Healthcare in America Wonky Wednesday – Economic Stabilization and Recovery Earth Day Chat! Ellen’s plans to protect our air, water and climate and build a strong, clean energy economy with good jobs and cheaper energy. https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/resources daily 0.75 2020-05-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5dd22f71fbae9d7217afb1b8/1574055802861/ resources - Because of COVID-19, the primary has been delayed until Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Always refer to the IN.gov Voter Portal for the most updated information. Register to Vote by May 4, 2020. Because of COVID-19, the ability for Hoosiers to vote by mail has been expanded significantly. Download your Absentee Ballot application and return it to your county election board by May 21, 2020. Vote.org has excellent tools to check your registration, register, apply for an absentee ballot, and even get reminders on voting! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e8b5261b1c38a5f6c64c67c/1586189846313/ resources - COVID-19 Resources The CARES Act established several financial relief programs for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits that are available or will become available soon. To help you navigate these resources, we have pulled together a set of frequently asked questions, with answers and links to both the federal and Indiana state governments. (Our document was last updated April 3, 2020, check back regularly for updates.) A number of organizations have assembled links to both federal and state responses to COVID-19 which are also being updated regularly: • The National Consumer Law Center • The Indiana Democratic Party • Indiana Legal Services https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/affordable-housing daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13ab6d2a84e27dcb2ee49a/1578347378357/ Affordable Housing https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/fair-wages daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13ab8a21236a1a3b015811/1578347411477/ Fair Wages https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/environment daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13ab4b64e84e62e136d4fa/1578347345403/ Environment https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/gun-violence daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13aaf5a5bbba0083d0762a/1578347256032/ Gun Violence https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/criminal-justice daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13ab0d76203b57743998ec/1572537576980/emiliano-bar-PaKHbtTDqt0-unsplash.jpg Criminal Justice https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/lgbtq daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13a9baa5bbba0083d0395c/1578346942909/ LGBTQ+ https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/immigration daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13a98d515af64751ab7394/1578346899619/ Immigration https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/veterans daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13aa40a5bbba0083d051a6/1578347079224/ Veterans' Issues https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/womens-health daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13aa6f2a84e27dcb2eaaad/1578347127964/ Women's Healthcare https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/democratic-reform daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13aa971954b16445143e5a/1578347163212/ Democratic Reform https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/racial-justice daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e13aabd01f0792d92ed627e/1578347207515/ Racial Justice https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2020-01-07 https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/aboutellen daily 0.75 2020-06-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e5203848ff9f5167f975687/1588534564288/with+liberty.JPG About - My name is Ellen Marks and I am running for Congress in Indiana’s 2nd District. I will bring my in-depth knowledge of the global economy, financial markets, and financial regulation to fight for your economic interests, help our communities and healthcare system rebuild after COVID-19, and make our policies more fair and compassionate. As your Congresswoman, I will fight to make sure every Hoosier has access to affordable health care, even during a financial crisis with high unemployment. I will take action to lower drug prices and protect supply, so that everyone can get the medicines they need. I will work to build a bright clean future, with renewable energy, green, good-paying jobs and resilient infrastructure to power a strong and fair economy and a healthy future. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5e5212d63ed02b41f447f95e/1588625858290/in+front+of+cars.JPG About - I am committed to building a just economy and compassionate government. I live in South Bend with my husband, two children, and two dogs. For the last 28 years, as a lawyer, I’ve helped companies and banks finance their businesses. I’ve also provided pro bono legal services that include criminal justice litigation and preparing consumer law handbooks for legal aid groups. I’m committed to building a more fair and just economy and a more compassionate government. And I will fight for a healthy planet for our children, their children and future generations. https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/leadership daily 0.75 2020-05-02 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5eacdf1ef238824757e0f172/1588387628376/lawjournal Leadership https://www.ellenmarksforcongress.com/why-running daily 0.75 2020-06-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5eace2eb35a4926fb706fadd/1590253933311/Family+Photo+1.jpg why I'm running - In 2006, after six weeks in the NICU, we brought our new-born son, Caleb, home from the hospital - as well as $600,000 in bills. We never got to bring our daughter, Verity, home. I was 28-1/2 weeks pregnant with twins, and I was dying of preeclampsia. I remember thinking—seriously—about whether dying would give my twins a better shot. After 6-1/2 weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, we only brought one twin home. Instead of spending time with my newborn son, I spent hours every day fighting over those bills with my insurance company, the hospital, and debt collection agents. I’m a lawyer. I make a living winning those fights, and I was fortunate enough to have my firm’s HR team supporting me. Even still, the battles were exhausting. I would say to my husband, “How do people without law degrees deal with health insurance companies? How do they survive this?” Alex would respond, “They don’t.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d641565b8c88e000117e2fa/t/5eace2eb35a4926fb706fada/1588391747354/with%2Bliberty.jpg why I'm running - COVID-19 has changed America. Now more than ever, we need leaders with a proven track record to develop innovative solutions to our most complicated problems. I am the common sense, progressive policy wonk and civil rights advocate whose 28-year career as an attorney structuring global financial transactions makes me the ideal person to represent you in Congress. I will bring my in-depth knowledge of the global economy, financial markets, and financial regulation to fight for everyone. I will work to develop sound fiscal, health care, and environmental policies that treat every American - cashiers, nurses, teachers, construction workers, doctors, gig-economy workers, artists, mid-level professionals, everyone, even lawyers - fairly and compassionately.