On The Issues

Decades of exposure to radioactive waste is impacting Missouri women’s ability to have children.

Some extremist Republicans want to ban IVF and make it harder - not easier - for families to have children.

As a leading voice in the fight for environmental justice, Maria understands that there is an intersection between environmental injustice and women's ability to bear children.

Maria believes that we need to keep politics out of women's reproductive freedoms. Maria believes that medical decisions should be made between a doctor and their patient and government should not interfere.

Maria protesting in Washington,DC

Also, Maria knows firsthand how important the ACA is to Americans with limited incomes because she currently uses it herself. She will openly tell you how it has benefited her life and what challenges she faces due to Republican efforts to dismantle this necessary federal health insurance program. When on the County Council, Maria will work to fill in the gap as Medicaid and ACA users seek healthcare. And, Maria has a plan.

As the Director of Boards and Commissions in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Maria helped pass the MO Senior Rx Generic Drug Rebate and she's ready to continue the fight to ensure all St. Louisans receive the medical care they need, along with housing, transportation and food security.

All St. Louisans need access to comprehensive healthcare and healthcare options that provide physical, dental and mental health services. Maria will fight make these services available in St. Louis County.

As President Biden said, "healthcare is a right!"

Cecile Richards and Morty Hyman