My campaign hosted a pay-what-you-want comedy show this month. What does that mean? Unlike a lot of campaign fundraisers, anyone can attend, regardless of their income. And best of all, it was a really fun night, whether you spent $500 or $50 for a ticket.
My set was about when I went undercover on Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn's unvaccinated blood-and-semen marketplace site. And... it's weird. You can check it out below.
It's horrifying and funny at the same time, but what I really wanted to underscore is how so many Democrats underestimate the right. We need leaders who understand how the far-right functions. And I do. I've spent years covering, explaining, and fighting far-right narratives spread by guys like Flynn. I've stuck by my values and I'm doing that with my campaign as well. That's why I'm not taking a cent of corporate money.
If you want to support a candidate who understands far-right BS, knows how to fight it, and can also pull off a sparkly blazer dress, consider chipping in to my grassroots campaign today: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-youtube
One of the best parts of this campaign is how we've not only reached people but *helped* them too. Last weekend, we were able to completely stock the pantry of one of the Evanston Community Fridges! We asked folks to bring food donations in exchange for a yard sign and were blown away by the response.
I am thrilled to announce that today my campaign is announcing its High School Public Service Grant program! We want to use our resources to empower young people to help their communities this summer, especially as we all get hit with the full force of Trump's disastrous economic policies. This is just one of the many outreach and mutual aid initiatives we've got planned and I'm so excited to hear applicants' ideas!
If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please make sure your application will abide by all three requirements:
1. All projects must center around mutual aid, i.e. the idea that we can all use our skills, talents, and privileges to support, lean on, and lift up our communities. This could be anything: community gardens, ride-share systems, at-home IT support, skillshares, grocery delivery, and a billion other ideas. If there’s an issue in your community that you care about, we want to help you build and develop a solution.
2. Applications must include a plan. To approve your proposal, give us an idea of what you’ll need to accomplish your goal. How much money, material, and labor will you need? Do you have to get permissions or fill out paperwork for your project? What ideal end result will your actions have in your community?
3. You must be a high school student or 2025 high school graduate in Illinois’ Ninth District.
I'm Kat, I'm running for Congress, and you should too.
Today is the last day of the quarter which, for most politicos, means they need to spam you with as many texts as humanly possible. That's because they have to file a report with the FEC that shows how much money they've raised. Some campaigns even hold off on paying their staff until the deadline passes to make it seem like they have more cash than they do. The reason for this is high-dollar donors, PACs, and corporations use those numbers as a way to judge which candidates they want to invest in.
It's all very stupid.
That's why I don't care what a billionaire thinks of me. We've raised over $300,000 so far and have over 9,000 individual contributions. This is a grassroots campaign and I'm incredibly proud of it. But I do know that a lot of nonprofits and unions still use the FEC reports as a way to decide which candidates to endorse. That's why I don't care about some big number. But I DO care about showing these organizations that we are not only a viable campaign, but one that is going to make major change.
That's why we are aiming to reach 10,000 individual donors by the end of the day. So watch my video, learn the dumb behind-the-scenes BS of fundraising, and if you want to be a part of this movement too, consider donating at www.katforillinois.com/. Even a $1 donation will help us reach our goal!
You've probably heard of Project 2025, but do you know the ideology behind it?
I'm partnering with @PFAWdotorg to provide a thorough primer on white Christian nationalism, a specific belief system that bolsters -- if not serves as the foundation of -- pretty much every single far-right movement in the United States.
Find more information about how you can fight white Christian nationalism at peoplefor.org/white-christian-nationalism-explained or donate to People For the American Way Foundation, go to: peoplefor.org/ResistWCN.
Kat Abughazaleh
Kat Abughazaleh
My campaign hosted a pay-what-you-want comedy show this month. What does that mean? Unlike a lot of campaign fundraisers, anyone can attend, regardless of their income. And best of all, it was a really fun night, whether you spent $500 or $50 for a ticket.
My set was about when I went undercover on Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn's unvaccinated blood-and-semen marketplace site. And... it's weird. You can check it out below.
It's horrifying and funny at the same time, but what I really wanted to underscore is how so many Democrats underestimate the right. We need leaders who understand how the far-right functions. And I do. I've spent years covering, explaining, and fighting far-right narratives spread by guys like Flynn. I've stuck by my values and I'm doing that with my campaign as well. That's why I'm not taking a cent of corporate money.
If you want to support a candidate who understands far-right BS, knows how to fight it, and can also pull off a sparkly blazer dress, consider chipping in to my grassroots campaign today: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-youtube
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Kat Abughazaleh
My financial disclosures are up! Every congressional candidate and member of Congress has to fill these out. Here are mine:
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Kat Abughazaleh
One of the best parts of this campaign is how we've not only reached people but *helped* them too. Last weekend, we were able to completely stock the pantry of one of the Evanston Community Fridges! We asked folks to bring food donations in exchange for a yard sign and were blown away by the response.
Today I'll be holding Virtual Office Hours from 4-6 CT. If you have a question for me, fill out this form and join the stream: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGyTbXvTLxyJVpIX…
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Kat Abughazaleh
I am thrilled to announce that today my campaign is announcing its High School Public Service Grant program! We want to use our resources to empower young people to help their communities this summer, especially as we all get hit with the full force of Trump's disastrous economic policies. This is just one of the many outreach and mutual aid initiatives we've got planned and I'm so excited to hear applicants' ideas!
If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please make sure your application will abide by all three requirements:
1. All projects must center around mutual aid, i.e. the idea that we can all use our skills, talents, and privileges to support, lean on, and lift up our communities. This could be anything: community gardens, ride-share systems, at-home IT support, skillshares, grocery delivery, and a billion other ideas. If there’s an issue in your community that you care about, we want to help you build and develop a solution.
2. Applications must include a plan. To approve your proposal, give us an idea of what you’ll need to accomplish your goal. How much money, material, and labor will you need? Do you have to get permissions or fill out paperwork for your project? What ideal end result will your actions have in your community?
3. You must be a high school student or 2025 high school graduate in Illinois’ Ninth District.
Applications close on May 31! Find out more information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1_gAsdd2ShRICpqGOZim-2o…
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Kat Abughazaleh
I'm Kat, I'm running for Congress, and you should too.
Today is the last day of the quarter which, for most politicos, means they need to spam you with as many texts as humanly possible. That's because they have to file a report with the FEC that shows how much money they've raised. Some campaigns even hold off on paying their staff until the deadline passes to make it seem like they have more cash than they do. The reason for this is high-dollar donors, PACs, and corporations use those numbers as a way to judge which candidates they want to invest in.
It's all very stupid.
That's why I don't care what a billionaire thinks of me. We've raised over $300,000 so far and have over 9,000 individual contributions. This is a grassroots campaign and I'm incredibly proud of it. But I do know that a lot of nonprofits and unions still use the FEC reports as a way to decide which candidates to endorse. That's why I don't care about some big number. But I DO care about showing these organizations that we are not only a viable campaign, but one that is going to make major change.
That's why we are aiming to reach 10,000 individual donors by the end of the day. So watch my video, learn the dumb behind-the-scenes BS of fundraising, and if you want to be a part of this movement too, consider donating at www.katforillinois.com/. Even a $1 donation will help us reach our goal!
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Kat Abughazaleh
You've probably heard of Project 2025, but do you know the ideology behind it?
I'm partnering with @PFAWdotorg to provide a thorough primer on white Christian nationalism, a specific belief system that bolsters -- if not serves as the foundation of -- pretty much every single far-right movement in the United States.
Find more information about how you can fight white Christian nationalism at peoplefor.org/white-christian-nationalism-explained or donate to People For the American Way Foundation, go to: peoplefor.org/ResistWCN.
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