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Aisha believes healthcare is a human right, not a privilege tied to your job or your income. That’s why she supports Me","detail":"is pushing people, especially seniors on fixed incomes, into impossible choices. Aisha believes healthcare is a human right, not a privilege tied to your job or your income. That’s why she supports Medicare for All: a universal, single-payer system that guarantees healthcare for every American, no exceptions. Under Medicare for All, every American would be guaranteed comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care, without premiums, deductibles, or co-pays. It would also ensure that you can choose your doctor freely, without interference from","source_url":"https://aishaforcongress.com/priorities","source_date":"2026-07-22"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"DREAMERS and other undocumented immigrants, along with a comprehensive modernization of our legal immigration system. Reducing visa backlogs, updating quotas, and streamlining processing will keep fam","detail":"DREAMERS and other undocumented immigrants, along with a comprehensive modernization of our legal immigration system. Reducing visa backlogs, updating quotas, and streamlining processing will keep families together and ensure our employers have the skilled workforce they need to thrive. A fair, humane, and efficient immigration system honors our values and ensures America remains a beacon of hope for those seeking freedom and opportunity. Child Care Aisha believes every family deserves access to universal, high-quality child care. This is not just good policy, it’s smart economics. Today,","source_url":"https://aishaforcongress.com/priorities","source_date":"2026-07-22"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"one emergency away from financial ruin. A healthy, secure workforce is the foundation of a strong economy. That also means being thoughtful about what Michigan chooses to manufacture and import. 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Aisha will also work to restore and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency after years of rollbacks that made it easier for corporate polluters to contaminate our water and air. She believes clean air and water are fundamental rights that must be defended. Aisha supports a national moratorium on new AI data center construction until strong national safeguards are in place to protect energy resources, water supply, and local communities. By holding big polluters accountable and putting working families and frontline communities at the","source_url":"https://aishaforcongress.com/priorities","source_date":"2026-07-22"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"which is currently under attack, must remain a strong advocate for students, teachers, and public schools, not a tool to push political agendas. 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Aisha will vote to restore the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to ensure every American is protected from financial abuse, fraud, and exploitation by keeping the financial services sector fair, transparent, and honest with","source_url":"https://aishaforcongress.com/priorities","source_date":"2026-07-22"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"must change. We are seeing this throughout Michigan as teachers are forced to leave districts in rural and suburban areas for better paying positions. For instance, the Troy School District continues ","detail":"must change. We are seeing this throughout Michigan as teachers are forced to leave districts in rural and suburban areas for better paying positions. For instance, the Troy School District continues to lose teachers to Novi, further exacerbating Michigan’s teacher shortage. 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She will also protect access to contraception, fertility treatments like IVF , and ensure that Michigan remains a safe place for everyone to make deeply personal decisions with dignity and privacy. Support for Seniors Aisha believes every Michigander should be able to retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. In Congress, she will fight to protect and strengthen Medicare and","source_url":"https://aishaforcongress.com/priorities","source_date":"2026-07-22"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"tenants dealing with unsafe conditions, eviction, and housing instability. She saw how quickly a housing crisis can affect every part of someone’s life, from their finances and health to their ability","detail":"tenants dealing with unsafe conditions, eviction, and housing instability. She saw how quickly a housing crisis can affect every part of someone’s life, from their finances and health to their ability to stay in school or keep a job. Addressing the housing crisis requires a more thoughtful approach to where and how we build. Before paving over farmland and green space, we should prioritize empty buildings and underused commercial property, including property held by large corporations. Where feasible, those spaces can be repurposed for housing and bring life back to places that have been","source_url":"https://aishaforcongress.com/priorities","source_date":"2026-07-22"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"after a lifetime of hard work. In Congress, she will fight to protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security so they remain secure for today’s seniors and future generations. She will work to low","detail":"after a lifetime of hard work. In Congress, she will fight to protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security so they remain secure for today’s seniors and future generations. 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