Views
On policy, access, and the gap between what laws say and what they do.
These are my perspectives — not position papers, not academic arguments. Just what I believe, shaped by research, organizing, and years of watching policy land (and fail to land) on real people.
On abortion access
After Dobbs, my research tracked how 46 states introduced abortion legislation in a single year. What that data reveals isn't just about abortion — it shows how quickly fundamental rights become dependent on your zip code. Federal policy has an obligation to set a floor, not a ceiling. Rights that vary by state aren't rights — they're privileges.
On legislative language
Most people will never read the bills that govern their lives. That's not inevitable — it's a design choice. Vague, inaccessible, or deliberately ambiguous legislative language creates gaps that are exploited by those with the resources to do so. Clear drafting is a form of equity.
On immigration policy
The gap between what immigration law says and what it does to real people is enormous — and often deliberate. Legal status shouldn't determine whether someone has access to basic human dignity. I believe in building toward policy that treats every person who interacts with it as fully human.
On advocacy and policy change
My research showed that the most influential actors in post-Dobbs state policy weren't just lawmakers — they were the advocacy networks writing the bills. Legislative strategy divorced from community organizing produces policies that pass but don't land. The two have to move together.
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