So what gives me the courage to take this stand? I've spent most of my teaching career focusing on two subjects that I'm really passionate about: drama and economics. While some might suggest that this is an odd combination of skill sets, it could quite possibly be one that suits me well in this House. Economics has had a bad rap; not surprising when you are clear about what capitalism has done to our planet. In my economics classroom, I have been liberated by my students as they challenged the assumption that our Curriculum brings to their desks—that the market is the natural place to start, even when we are looking at the way to resolve the immense challenges that our society faces, such as climate change, inequality, and housing affordability.