Qasim Rashid, a human rights attorney, is running for Virginia State Senator for the 28th District on a platform of equality, increased healthcare access, and prioritizing education. The district includes Stafford and a portion of Prince William County.
Republican Richard Stuart currently holds the seat. Name: Qasim Rashid Party: Democrat Town: Stafford Running for: Senator for the 28th District Website: rashidforva.com, Twitter, Facebook Work: Human Rights Attorney Education: University of Richmond Law Community Involvement: Qasim Rashid has long been involved in the interfaith community to build bridges of dialogue and understanding between Muslims, Christians, Jews, Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists, and non-believers. He volunteers with his local Bar association through their community events, such as working in a local shelter to provide food for those in need. He is also an active volunteer with Humanity First USA. Most recently Qasim's youth org helped clean up the national parks during the government shutdown. He also launched the #LoveThyNeighborChallenge during the shutdown to encourage those who had means to buy food and groceries for those who did not. The challenge ended up reaching families across Virginia and across the nation. Qasim is a board member of several non-profit organizations dedicated toward peace-building and combating economic inequality. He works with education nonprofits to improve education policy, close the achievement gap and secure funding for schools and resources for children from marginalized communities. He continues to provide pro bono support to women who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as he has for the last decade. Questions and Answers PL: What are the top three major issues facing the district you wish to represent? Rashid: Passing the Equal Rights Amendment, passing increased healthcare access, and giving teachers the pay they deserve. PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues? Rashid: By working together with my colleagues in the Senate and the House, we will pass and ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. To increase the accessibility to healthcare, I would advocate for Medicare for All with private options. I would also protect our Medicaid expansion recipients and fight for them against unconstitutional roadblocks that block their access. With thanks to the House of Delegates, teachers pay was increased but we need to do more. I would work with my colleagues to increase their pay even more so that Virginia will not have to face any crisis of quality in our standards of teaching and teachers.PL: From your perspective, what is the job description of the office you’re seeking?
Rashid: As a State Senator I want to advocate for all of my district, not just a portion. To me this means a passing policy that gives access to quality and affordable healthcare, standards of quality and higher pay for teachers in all schools and passing laws that help bring internet access to all of my district.
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