Javahn Walker, 2018 Democratic candidate (NJ’s 6th Congressional District), is an independent-minded political newcomer that believes in guaranteed healthcare for all, a living wage for all Americans, a government free of corruption and prying hands, among other goals. Graduating with a Bachelors in Economics from Rutgers University and now working in financial services, Javahn ran as a challenger to the 30 year Democratic incumbent, Rep. Frank Pallone (NJ). Though unsuccessful in victory, Walker was successful in opening up a democracy within the 6th Congressional District and gave Democratic voters a choice for the first time in 25 years.
Javahn supports a modern New Deal that gives Americans better lives, with his highest priority in advocating for Medicare for All (HR 676). Along with endorsing his support for guaranteed healthcare for all, he also calls for ending predatory schemes by financial institutions, higher taxation on the rich and wealthy, getting dark money out of our political system, and increasing social equity.
Michael Frend is a semi retired former successful business owner. He currently works for Augusta County Virginia public schools. Michael recently ended his run for Congress to represent Virginia 6th Congressional District. Instead he is now focused on changing the leadership in the House and Senate in November.
Jason Kishineff, is a father of three and former Green Party candidate for Congress, California Congressional district 5. He considers himself a progressive warrior. Jason is running for local office, pursuing a seat on the American Canyon City Council this November.
James J Devine has been a political strategist, journalist and project manager.
After it suffered massive defeats, Devine became political director at the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, where he authored the coordinated campaign plan credited with helping Bill Clinton become the first Democrat to win the Garden State’s electoral votes since 1964. He also guided successful campaigns for Congress, Legislature, mayor, school board and other offices — scoring more than a few victories observers considered impossible.
Devine was a reporter employed by the Elizabeth Daily Journal, news director at WKNJ radio, and for more than a decade, he was publisher of New Jersey’s oldest weekly newspaper.
As district manager with the US Department of Commerce during the 1990 Census, Devine hired and supervised about 1,150 federal employees who were praised for completing operations accurately, on time and below budget.
Devine has also been a community organizer with the New Jersey Environmental Federation, legislative chief of staff and an elected Democratic Party precinct leader.
Bryan Ramirez, political revolutionary: Bryan is a former Navy Veteran who served his country for 9 years between 2001 and 2010. Bryan has a BS in Business Management and also studied Economics at Stuttgart before his funding was cut and had to return the US. It was during this time that he became very aware of just how much better our country could be if we weren’t so corrupt politically. Upon returning home to Southern California, Bryan became involved in Bernie Sanders’ campaign for President and began voicing his progressive views on independent media.
He is passionate about universal healthcare, ending corporate person-hood, making higher education attainable for all, and shifting to a renewable energy economy. Bryan currently works as an IT and hopes to use what he has learned to aid in the revolution.
Kelley Lane, mom, journalist, political activist. BA in Communications, UNC-Asheville. Articles published in WNC Parent on lead poisoning in children and child passenger safety. Kelley is a CSF Leak sufferer, a result of a severe car accident, which means she has lots of time to read and do research. A strong political Independent, she grew up listening to her Republican grandfather talk about Ralph Nader at the dinner table (her first vote in 2000). Turns out seat belts are necessary! A Canadian American, she is a strong supporter of universal healthcare.
Kelley supports a new New Deal and joined CFAR efforts to help get candidates elected who are dedicated to representing the people. She is passionate in the fight against mainstream media propaganda & a strong supporter of election integrity.
John Rachel has a B. A. in Philosophy, has traveled extensively, is a novelist, peace activist, and evolutionary humanist. He is the exclusive creator of the Contract For American Renewal (CFAR).
This methodology for comprehensive electoral and systemic reform got its start with a single posting, “Trust No Incumbent”, that appeared on his website in April 2012. Since then he has written over a hundred articles, one novel and two full-length books on this unique, game-changing political strategy: Candidate Contracts: Taking Back Our Democracy and Fighting For the Democracy We Deserve. He is also the architect of the Peace Dividend Project, explained with clarity and candor in his most recent book: The Peace Dividend: The Most Controversial Proposal in the History of the World. Many of his hard-hitting political articles have appeared in alternative media outlets such as OpEdNews, Nation of Change, Greanville Post, and Dissident Voice.
Author/activist Rachel has explored thirty-four countries since leaving America August of 2006. He is now somewhat rooted in a small traditional farming village in Japan near Osaka, where he proudly tends his small but promising vegetable garden.
For both his serious and satirical writings, and information on his books, music, and poetry, you are invited to visit his personal website: https://jdrachel.com. You can contact him directly HERE.
