PROSPERITY FOR ALL

BANKING FOR ALL

Ricky believes in an America where we, the people, take control of our government—and by extension, our economy—to create a system where prosperity flows from the ground up. America must prioritize consumer rights over the ambitions of major corporations and financial institutions.

Ricky stands firmly against the notion that any bank is too big to fail and supports a modernized version of the Glass-Steagall Act to prevent financial institutions from gambling with working-class funds. He believes we should establish a National Postal Banking Service to offer valuable banking services in low-income communities and create a streamlined National Credit Union Network, allowing credit union customers nationwide access to their accounts.

It’s time for a better, more accessible banking system in America.

A LIVING WAGE

Ricky believes in an America committed to ending crushing wealth and income inequality. If executives at Fortune 500 companies can earn billions, then these companies can absolutely afford to pay every employee a living wage. Ricky believes a fair income should be the foundational standard for workers at all levels.

He envisions an America that compensates workers justly, without allowing corporate profits to be hoarded at the expense of employees’ basic needs. Ricky advocates for a living wage, indexed for inflation, to replace the minimum wage, so that all workers can earn enough to live with dignity.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT REFORM

There is no reason corporations should continue stock market buybacks without first guaranteeing a living wage for workers, providing paid sick leave up to thirty days, and ensuring CEO compensation does not exceed fifty times the average worker salary. Ricky believes the era of massive corporate bailouts must end.

No worker in America should struggle to afford housing, food, transportation, or education. To continue exploiting labor for corporate gain is inhumane and economically criminal. No one’s labor should be exploited, period.

UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME

It’s clear that our current economic system is broken, serving only the wealthiest while leaving countless Americans behind. Ricky believes, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in establishing a transitional universal basic income (UBI) for all Americans earning under $100,000 annually. A UBI will ensure that everyone has access to basic needs and a pathway to economic security.

The time has come to eradicate poverty in America. With a UBI, especially as automation rises, we can move toward that goal, creating a future where everyone can thrive.

Rícky believes in an America where political leadership is not bought, bartered, or beholden—but grounded in the duty to serve. In his vision, our democracy must reflect the collective values of compassion, justice, and shared prosperity. Government should answer to the people—not to billionaires, corporate lobbies, or political dynasties.

In Rícky’s America, elections belong to voters—not to millionaires, billionaires, or corporations. Every candidate with a legitimate platform deserves an equal voice on the campaign trail, and our electoral process must reflect the will of the majority. That’s why Rícky calls for publicly funded elections—because democracy should not be a pay-to-play game. The strength of a candidate’s ideas—not the size of their war chest—should determine their place on the ballot.

Rícky is unwavering in his belief that leaders must be accountable to the people alone. Corporations are not people, and they must not hold the same sway as citizens in a representative government. The American promise is broken when profit outweighs principle—and Rícky is determined to fix it.

He envisions a country where every citizen is safe, healthy, secure, educated, and empowered to participate in the political process. That means unabridged voting rights for all—including the restoration of those rights to individuals who have paid their debt to society. It means early voting nationwide, automatic voter registration, and making Election Day a federal holiday so no American has to choose between their paycheck and their voice.

To bring this vision to life, Rícky is championing THE VERB ACT—a bold, comprehensive bill to transform our democracy. 

Rícky believes the most important voice in any election should come from we, the people.

Rícky has been a fervent believer in (and servant of) Almighty God אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהִים ﷻ since birth. His personal relationship with the Most High אֵל עֶלְיוֹן ﷻ is not just a source of strength—it’s a cornerstone of his identity and purpose in the world. Yet he holds firm to a guiding principle: faith must never be forced. He is committed to never using his platform to impose his beliefs on others. For Rícky, this is essential to cultivating a truly respectful and inclusive society.

While not an Islamic scholar, Rícky affirms that our Muslim brothers and sisters are not our enemies. Just as many Christians seek to walk with God in varied and imperfect ways, Muslims too navigate their own spiritual journeys with sincerity and complexity. The truth is, extremism is not exclusive to any one religion—it can emerge anywhere faith is distorted and turned into a weapon.

Fundamentalist Christians and fundamentalist Muslims alike do not represent the core teachings of their faiths. Extremism flourishes when sacred texts are ripped from context and twisted to serve agendas of fear, hate, or control.

And beyond theology, the roots of extremism are often social and economic. When instability meets ideology—especially one backed by wealth and weaponry—the results can be catastrophic. History has shown us how groups like the Ku Klux Klan, if empowered during volatile times, could have brought chaos under the guise of religious zealotry like Christian Nationalism.

Rícky believes the true threat is not weapons or refugees—it’s warped ideologies like Christian Nationalism that betray the very principles they claim to uphold. And the answer is not just military defense; it’s ideological offense. The world needs new ideas, new conversations, and new movements rooted in mutual respect.

That’s why Rícky champions a cultural transformation—one where bombs are replaced with books, and fear with understanding. He believes that through good-faith dialogue, education, and empathy, we can dismantle the narratives that divide us. Only then can we build a society that uplifts every faith, every voice, and every life.

Change begins not with domination, but with ideas. And in that battle, we all have a part to play.