

Ro Khanna on Crime, Censorship & Congress: Fixing What’s Broken in America
536 snips Oct 2, 2025
Ro Khanna, a progressive U.S. Representative and tech policy advocate, dives into pressing issues like immigration reform and the H-1B visa program. He discusses the need for bipartisanship and blame-shifting in Congress, making a case for embracing wins across both parties. Khanna stresses the importance of defending free speech while tackling censorship from all sides. He also highlights crime in major cities and suggests practical solutions, linking public safety to economic prosperity. Finally, he champions banning congressional stock trading to eliminate conflicts of interest.
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Fix H-1B With Wages And Path To Green Card
- Reform H-1B by enforcing prevailing wages and true-skilled categories to stop outsourcing firms gaming the system.
- Move H-1B holders toward expedited green cards so talent stays in the U.S. and isn’t exploited.
Restricting H-1Bs Risks Offshoring Talent
- H-1B restrictions can push companies to offshore jobs rather than bring talent to the U.S.
- Preserving legal pathways for top talent is crucial to maintain American competitiveness in AI and tech.
Secure The Border While Legalizing Long-Term Workers
- Acknowledge past border weaknesses and agree on secure but humane asylum processes to rebuild trust.
- Pass legalization for long-term undocumented workers in essential industries and expedite green cards for graduates.