System Shutdown: An Abandoned Post
The government is shut down, and our representative has abandoned his post to run for Governor. A deep dive into the GOP's failure of leadership, from the shutdown to their dishonest talking points on healthcare for immigrants.
Weekly Sprint Report #8: A Principled Path to Victory
A transparent look at the complexities of a crowded primary. This week, I discuss a petition asking candidates to withdraw and propose a different kind of pledge—one focused on unity and our ultimate goal of flipping AZ-1.
System of Justice: A Stand for Liberty and Due Process
The administration's immigration crackdown is a constitutional crisis. As a System Engineer, I have a deep respect for our system of justice. Read my full plan to defend our constitutional rights and provide a real check on an unbalanced administration.
Weekly Sprint Report #7: The Path to Victory
This week, we engaged directly with the grassroots of the Democratic party. This report covers our experience at an LD4 meeting, an update on the NEA endorsement process, and a look ahead at the critical question of how a crowded primary impacts our ultimate goal of flipping AZ-1.
System Constituency: Who We Serve
On Constitution Day, a reflection on the first three words of our founding document: 'We the People.' As a System Engineer, I believe it's time to get back to that first principle of collaboration and stop the partisan fighting.
Weekly Sprint Report #6: The First Door Knock
This week marked a huge milestone for our campaign: we knocked on our very first doors. This report covers our first in-person voter outreach, our first social media ad, and our first test run of campaign t-shirts. See the full update.
Weekly Sprint Report #5: Earning Our Support
This week, the campaign moved from building our foundation to our first real outreach. We submitted our comprehensive questionnaire to the National Education Association (NEA), began our digital ad authorization process, and had our first in-person event. See the full report on our progress.
For Leif.
For me, like for so many of you, gun violence is not academic. 25 years ago, I lost my friend Leif to a senseless act of violence. His memory is why I am committed to common-sense solutions like universal background checks, red-flag laws, and a new proposal for universal safety courses.
Why Labor Day is Personal for Me
This Labor Day is personal for me. Both of my parents were proud union members with the CWA and UTU. I saw firsthand how the labor movement fought for the fair wages and safe conditions that built the American middle class.
System Trust: Honesty as a Policy
A deep dive into the Republican hypocrisy within the OBBBA that cuts Medicare and Medicaid while increasing the deficit. As a System Engineer, I know the difference between a system that's failing and one that's being deliberately broken. This is a failure of honesty.
Weekly Sprint Report #3: Our Secret Plan
This week, we accepted our first candidate forum invitation! I'm also revealing our "secret plan"—the simple, three-part strategy that will guide our entire people-powered effort.
System Integrity: Defending Arizona's Elections
As a System Engineer, I believe our political systems must have integrity. Read my detailed plan to defend Arizona's successful election model—including mail-in ballots and our Independent Redistricting Commission—from partisan attacks.
Weekly Sprint Report: #2. Initializing Outreach Systems
This week, the campaign shifted its focus from building our foundation to preparing for our first real outreach. We evaluated NGP VAN, the core data system for our Democratic campaigns, finalized our official business card design, and began our social media "listening tour." See the full report on our progress.
System Failure: The Strain Forced on Our National Guard
Daniel Lucio offers his analysis on the administration's misuse of the National Guard. Learn why this policy is a failure of the system that puts a critical strain on our troops, their families, and our military readiness.
Weekly Sprint Report: #1. All Systems Go!
In just seven days, our campaign went from an idea to a fully registered, operational campaign for Congress. From filing with the FEC to launching our new website, see all the progress from our monumental first week and learn about our plan for the sprint ahead.