"Omar is a progressive Democrat running for Congress of Rhode Island's second district in order to Defend the American Dream. As a refugee, human rights advocate and founder of one of Rhode Island's leading grassroots socioeconomic development agencies, Omar understands the struggles, dreams, and potential of Rhode Island's hardworking families. He will work to bring more jobs and universal pre-k education to Rhode Island, defend a woman's right to choose, help the US pivot toward a green economy and lower the cost of healthcare."