Running for Congress (IL-9) because we deserve Democrats who actually do something


Kat Abughazaleh

BIG NEWS: With the federal case being dropped, the mutual aid hub stays open this week!!!!

But we’re still recovering from weeks of legal chaos so things will be a little lighter while we take a second to breathe. So we’re open Tuesday through Thursday with cleanups, game night, tax workshops, and phonebanking.

Here’s what we're up to this week:

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Kat Abughazaleh

12-hour livestream fundraiser is LIVE!!!!! Feat. Brennan Lee Mulligan, Matt Bernstein, my codefendants, and more!!!

Come hang out here on YouTube or on Twitch, linked below!

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Kat Abughazaleh

Our federal trial for protesting ICE is on Tuesday. Win or lose, we’re facing up to $250k in legal fees.

That’s why this Saturday, we’re having a 12-hr stream-a-thon! Special guests include ‪@MattBernstein1‬ , Qasim Rashid, Mai Vang, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and many, many more!

Join us 5/23 from 10am-10pm CT to help raise the remaining legal costs and WIN this case: tinyurl.com/katandre

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Kat Abughazaleh

We’re not waiting around for change.

KAPOW is calling voters to help elect Mai Vang for CA-07 over the next two weeks.
Join us May 21 & 28, making calls from 5–7PM PT / 7–9PM CT. Link to join in comments.

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Kat Abughazaleh

This case is going to impact your ability to protest ICE and express dissent.

Our trial starts in 8 days. You can help us win: tinyurl.com/katandre

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Kat Abughazaleh

This week: rallying in Springfield with If Not Now Chicago, phonebanking for Mai Vang, park cleanups, game nights, movie nights, tax workshops, mending days, and keeping our mutual aid hub running.

Come through, pitch in, bring a friend!
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Kat Abughazaleh

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Kat Abughazaleh

BREAKING NEWS: We still have our trial for the misdemeanor next month but this is a huge win.

This case has cost myself, one of my closest friends, and four others immeasurable amounts of stress, money, and opportunity. But the federal government knew they couldn’t try this BS and had to drop the felony charge.

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Kat Abughazaleh

Illinois wrote the playbook on anti-BDS laws in the US. It’s time we fix it.

In 2015, Illinois became the first state to pass a law like this. Other states followed, turning free speech into something that can be punished.

But you can be part of history to repeal this law, see the pinned comment for next steps:

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