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Video Reposted by @saikatforcongress.bsky.social @rokhanna.bsky.social Jun 15 ","detail":"takes no corporate money, who supports a wealth tax on billionaires, and who will vote to end all military aid to Israel. Video Reposted by @saikatforcongress.bsky.social @rokhanna.bsky.social Jun 15 A lot of Democrats talk about fighting Trump. Many tweet out against him, post memes, or call him names. But Thomas Massie & my Epstein Transparency Act is by far the most effective action in taking Trump on and breaking his coalition since he walked down the escalator. Even JD Vance admits that. @saikatforcongress.bsky.social Jun 4 The campaign has ended, but the mission remains. We must","source_url":"https://saikat.us/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"All Your browser does not support the video tag. Saikat Explains The United States spends more on healthcare than any other country. What do we have to show for it? 27 million uninsured adults , four ","detail":"All Your browser does not support the video tag. Saikat Explains The United States spends more on healthcare than any other country. What do we have to show for it? 27 million uninsured adults , four million uninsured children , ever-increasing premiums , prescription drug prices nearly three times higher than in other countries , and some of the worst health outcomes in the world . For decades, politicians have promised to fix our healthcare system, but nothing fundamentally changes. Both parties take millions from pharmaceutical companies and insurance lobbyists while Americans drown in","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"seek-out immigrants who sought the American Dream. My parents came to this country through a U.S. immigration office in India, where they were encouraged to apply for visas. We must be a nation that b","detail":"seek-out immigrants who sought the American Dream. My parents came to this country through a U.S. immigration office in India, where they were encouraged to apply for visas. We must be a nation that believes immigrants should come here to build our country. Doing so is not only a strategic investment that fuels innovation and prosperity, but also a reflection of the values that make this country great. When elected, I'll fight to repeal outdated laws like the Alien Enemies Act, end courthouse detentions, and vote to abolish ICE. I'll work to protect sanctuary cities, expand legal pathways,","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"industry negotiate wages and conditions together, not just at individual companies — to raise the wages of millions of Americans. Crackdown on wage theft — the most common form of theft in the United ","detail":"industry negotiate wages and conditions together, not just at individual companies — to raise the wages of millions of Americans. Crackdown on wage theft — the most common form of theft in the United States — by making intentional and repeated wage theft a felony punishable with jail time. Guarantee every worker the legal right to bathroom, water, and rest breaks. Permalink → Small Business Small businesses have always been the beating heart of San Francisco. They provide thousands of San Franciscans with their livelihoods and make up a core part of our culture. Even Harvey Milk first rose","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"on a number of issues, there are major international issues where we must work together including climate change, ending nuclear proliferation, and stopping the risk of existential runaway AI. I also ","detail":"on a number of issues, there are major international issues where we must work together including climate change, ending nuclear proliferation, and stopping the risk of existential runaway AI. I also support maintaining the current U.S. One China Policy which has helped maintain peace and collaboration between our nations. I also support the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 that allows us to maintain a relationship with Taiwan. While I support continuing to send defensive weapons to Taiwan, I would oppose efforts to proactively send offensive weapons or deploy U.S. troops to Taiwan. The","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"to pay $150-200K for their education. This system makes no sense and is unsustainable. Exorbitant student loans prevent so many San Franciscans from pursuing their dreams or simply making ends meet. A","detail":"to pay $150-200K for their education. This system makes no sense and is unsustainable. Exorbitant student loans prevent so many San Franciscans from pursuing their dreams or simply making ends meet. An education in this country should not come at such a high cost. We should be encouraging people to pursue higher education, not making it harder. The solution is simple: we need tuition-free public universities and trade schools. California offered free tuition at public universities until the late 1970s, and many countries around the world still do today. This is an investment in our economy","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"all those affected. And finally, there must be justice and accountability for those guilty of war crimes. I want to be clear - this is not just about Israel and Palestine. The United States must alway","detail":"all those affected. And finally, there must be justice and accountability for those guilty of war crimes. I want to be clear - this is not just about Israel and Palestine. The United States must always call out genocide and other atrocities wherever they occur and never fund it; failing to do so erodes our credibility and signals tolerance for such crimes, further undermining international laws and norms. While Israel's genocide in Gaza has, rightfully, received a lot of attention, many don't know that the United States is indirectly funding a genocide in Sudan. Since 2023, Sudan has been","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"Contraception Act. Allowing publicly funded insurance, such as Medicaid or Medicare, to pay for abortions by repealing the Hyde Amendment. Expanding Title X funding to ensure that low-income Americans","detail":"Contraception Act. Allowing publicly funded insurance, such as Medicaid or Medicare, to pay for abortions by repealing the Hyde Amendment. Expanding Title X funding to ensure that low-income Americans have access to contraceptives and reproductive healthcare services. Repealing the Comstock Act, an obscure law from the 1870s that many Republicans want to use to institute a national abortion ban. Permalink → Protect the LGBTQ+ Community From the Compton Cafeteria Riots, to Harvey Milk, to being one of the first cities to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, San Francisco has been at","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"around the world, including Austria, Singapore, and Finland, build incredibly high quality social housing. We can do that in San Francisco too. Permalink → Prevent Displacement As we build new housing","detail":"around the world, including Austria, Singapore, and Finland, build incredibly high quality social housing. We can do that in San Francisco too. Permalink → Prevent Displacement As we build new housing to end the housing crisis, we also need to protect our neighbors who are already here. I know that for many long-time residents, new development can feel threatening. When you're already struggling to pay rent, it's natural to worry about being priced out as your neighborhood changes. While evidence shows that building more housing lowers prices over time, we need strong protections to ensure","source_url":"https://saikat.us/policies","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"the top marginal income tax rate was over 90% and the corporate tax rate was over 50%. Raise the Social Security income cap so all earnings are treated the same. Currently, only the first $168,000 of ","detail":"the top marginal income tax rate was over 90% and the corporate tax rate was over 50%. Raise the Social Security income cap so all earnings are treated the same. 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