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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Trump and the GOP in Dallas for the next two days.
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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 26/08/2026
BREAKING: Everton Blair Jr. wins runoff for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, meaning he will be the first Black openly gay Congressman from the South. Congrats to Everton Blair Jr. on his victory.
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Dem Primary for US Senate
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Great night for little-d democracy as voters reject the power grabs in KS Amendment 1 (State Supreme Court changes) & MO Amendment 4 (changes to citizen-led amendments).
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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 03/08/2026
BREAKING: We’re suing Trump. Again. Today, as part of a continuing case, we filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of federal employees against Trump’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for eliminating health insurance coverage for transgender healthcare.
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This is one of the most extreme measures in the country. That policy is an open invitation for predators.
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
MAGA whenever anyone mentions queer people.
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
My thoughts are with Berlin’s LGBTQ+ community and all those affected by tonight’s terrible incident in what should have been a day of celebration and joy. Watching closely as more confirmed information comes out Germany.
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The administration, once again, endangering children.
thepinknews.com
Trump admin ends Biden-era LGBTQ+ foster care protections
The Trump administration has ended a Biden-era rule designed to help LGBTQ+ children in foster care access safe, supportive placements.
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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · 12/06/2026
10 years ago today, our community suffered an unthinkable tragedy at Pulse Night Club, when we lost 49 beautiful souls during the night club’s Latin night. Gun violence is an LGBTQ+ issue.
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Can confirm
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
This case never should’ve happened in the first place. We fought back, refused to back down, and won.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Six months ago, the federal government indicted me, my friend Andre, and four others for protesting ICE. Our trial is this month and we are facing up to $250k in legal debt. Please help us win our case and protect all of our rights by donating to our legal defense: tinyurl.com/katandre
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign. Together we were able to do things never seen in American politics, to set a new standard from what we should expect from the people who try to represent us. What we built matters, regardless of the outcome. And the work isn’t over.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🚨 IT'S ELECTION DAY 🚨 This is it. Today decides everything. Let's make it count: Knock doors, make calls, talk to your friends, and make sure everyone you know in IL-09 makes their voice heard!
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Deeply honored and grateful to have the support of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a leader who has never been afraid to put justice, humanity, and the truth ahead of political convenience. Her courage has helped blaze the path for so many of us.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🚨 1 DAY 🚨 Tomorrow is Election Day. Let’s finish strong. Phone bank, knock doors, or join our volunteer Discord to find out the most effective way to help us win!
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
“Kat is saying what those of us on the progressive side of the generation have been thinking all along – and does it in a way that resonates. She is trying to push the Democratic Party left, which, as she puts it, is actually pushing the party back to the center.” www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
usatoday.com
Kat Abughazaleh is speaking to Gen Z. Democrats should listen. | Opinion
On the left, Kat Abughazaleh is saying what those of us on the progressive side of the generation have been thinking all along.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Representative Tlaib’s endorsement means so much to me personally. She’s set a true example for what it means to be deeply rooted in transformative progressive values that never compromise. I hope to join her in 2027 as the only other currently elected Palestinian in Congress!
CONGRESSWOMAN
RASHIDA TLAIB
ENDORSES
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
“If I’m an opp, I’ve really taken the most painful route for it,” she said. “But I’m not, which is why AIPAC is trying to cause progressive infighting, and trying to peel young people away from our campaign. Because they know we can win.” - Kat Abughazaleh www.cnn.com/2026/03/14/p...
cnn.com
Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes? | CNN Politics
Kat Abughazaleh started off a recent debate in her Illinois Democratic primary with a correction for the moderator: She sees herself as a researcher and journalist, not an “influencer.”
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 13/03/2026
All this week I've written about how here in IL, dark money and MAGA aligned PACs are spending absurd sums of money to prop up establishment corporate Dems while attacking progressive Dems who are actually willing to fight. MSNOW has the scoop on just how deep this goes: www.ms.now/news/kat-abu...
ms.now
Dark money group offers influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate
Progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh told MS NOW the secretive campaign is “filled with false and defamatory claims.”
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
where’s my money 😔
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Dark money groups are paying influencers to spread attacks about our campaign. Voters deserve to know who is trying to manipulate our election.
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Brandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE: A dark money group is offering influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate @katmabu.bsky.social www.ms.now/news/kat-abu...
ms.now
Dark money group offers influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate
Progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh told MS NOW the secretive campaign is “filled with false and defamatory claims.”
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
HOLY SHIT. A dark money group, hidden behind a bunch of shell companies, is paying influencers thousands of dollars PER POST to attack @katmabu.bsky.social on social media a month before her election. Thank you to the people who declined the money and went forward with this. So who's behind this?
ms.now
Dark money group offers influencers $1,500 for posts attacking Chicago Democratic primary candidate
Progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh told MS NOW the secretive campaign is “filled with false and defamatory claims.”
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Horrified by reports of violence at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. We are thinking of those impacted and the entire Jewish community. Everyone deserves to be safe and free to worship without fear. Anti-semitism and all forms of hate must be eradicated.
npr.org
Suspect in attack at Michigan synagogue is dead, officials say
Security officers at Temple Israel had "engaged the threat" that apparently started with a vehicle ramming into the building, according to Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard.
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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · 11/03/2026
Now it makes sense why AIPAC just dropped over $1 million in attack ads & mailers against @katmabu.bsky.social. Kat's surging while AIPAC's candidate is floundering.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
This is a two way race.
Graph showcasing the latest poll by Evanston Roundtable, with a photo of Kat covering her mouth so excited about what she sees. Copy reads: 

WE HAVE THE JUICE!

Daniel Biss: 24% (no change)
Kat Abughazaleh: 20% (+3 since last poll)
Laura Fine: 14% (-2 since last poll)
All others: 10% or less
Undecided: 17% (-5 since last poll) 

March 9-10, 2026 survey of 741 likely Democratic primary voters using text-to-web and IVR phone, commissioned by the Evanston RoundTable.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Abughamentum!!!
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Do you want a leader or a follower representing you?
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Just over one week left, and we're doubling down on knocking doors and calling our neighbors! Here's where you can plug in this week:
3/9: Glenview, 12–2PM & 2–4PM at Roosevelt Park. Evanston, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Larimer Park. Edgewater, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Andersonville Park. Park Ridge, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Prospect Park. Phone banks, 4–6PM & 6–8PM.

3/10: Cary, 10AM–1PM & 1–4PM at Jamesway Park. Rogers Park, 11AM–1PM & 1–3PM at Campaign HQ. Skokie, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Central Park. Phone banks, 4–6PM & 6–8PM.

3/11: Prospect Heights, 10AM–1PM & 1–4PM at Jaycee Park. Loyola, 2–4PM at Schreiber Park. Evanston, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at South End Center. Niles, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Laramie Park. Phone banks, 4–6PM & 6–8PM.

3/12: Algonquin, 10AM–1PM & 1–4PM at Presidential Park. Northwestern, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Ingraham Park. Ravenswood, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Curtis Mellin Park. Devon, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Warren Park. Winnemac cleanup, 6–7PM. Phone banks, 4–6PM & 6–8PM.

3/13: Evanston, 12–2PM & 2–4PM at South End Center. Skokie, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Tecumseh Park. Ravenswood, 2–4PM & 4–6PM at Winnemac Park. Phone banks, 4–6PM & 6–8PM.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
This is an escalation by DHS. Six US Citizens and permanent residents are now home after being held over 30 hours at O’Hare, transferred to Broadview, and moved across state lines. Community pressure got them home. So many more do not have that support.
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Ramiro Sarmiento @ramirosays.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
10 Days
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We don't need to give the military any more money. Especially for an illegal war in Israel. We can spend that money on housing, health care, education, and infrastructure. We don't have to settle.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
This was filmed October 3, 2025. Noem is finally out. Good. Now let’s make sure she’s prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
It is an absolute non-starter to provide any funding for another forever war. Congress has already appropriated a trillion dollars for military spending and now you want more? With some Senate democrats already hedging, where does the rest of Dem leadership stand?
politico.com
Lawmakers anticipate Trump will seek emergency funding for ‘open-ended’ Iran war
Top Trump administration officials briefed Congress on the U.S. military onslaught Tuesday but did not say whether they will ask for supplemental defense funding.
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Erik Brown @ebrown10.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Look what I did today @katmabu.bsky.social
An "I voted" sticker
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Alex Harrison @alexhairysun.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Far be it from me to advise on how effective an attack ad is, but Kat literally talked about being raised Republican and then becoming progressive in her comic book mailers
Issue 2 of the Kat Comics mailer ads, which covers Kat being raised in a Republican household, and then questioning her politics when she got into collegeIssue 3 of the Kat Comics mailer ads, which covers her becoming progressive in young adulthood, working as a journalist covering the far right and deciding to run for Congress.
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Joe McKirdy @joemckirdy.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Host: "Miss Abughazaleh, do you support a vote to attack Iran." Kat Abughazaleh: "Absolutely not.... I absolutely support the people fighting for a democracy there, fighting for free speech, but this administration doesn't give a dam about them.
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Frank Calabrese @frankcalabrese.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
A new Super PAC, "Chicago Progressive Partnership," just jumped into #IL09, opposing Kat Abughazaleh. Filings show they’re using the same vendors as AIPAC.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
LEAKED: First attack ad against Kat Abughazaleh
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
The morally bankrupt Trump administration has partnered with another morally bankrupt authoritarian to declare an unprovoked war on Iran, already killing scores of civilians. We need an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. Then articles of impeachment.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Let me re-introduce myself. And why our campaign is doing things differently.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Democracy is dying in America. ICE is a murderous secret police force. We’re about to bomb Iran for Israel. Your kids are shot at in school daily, and pedophiles run our government. There’s no healthcare, and your food is poisonous. We need real leaders - not career politicians.
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Alex Harrison @alexhairysun.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Hey you! Yeah you! Do you appreciate how it was a small, hyperlocal, nonprofit newsroom that ponied up to finally do an independent poll for IL-9? Do you wanna see more of that? Well maybe toss some dosh our way, won't ya? evanstonroundtable.com/donate/
evanstonroundtable.com
Donate to the RoundTable - Evanston RoundTable
Support quality journalism by joining us today!
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Alex Harrison @alexhairysun.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
IL-09 POLL: In an @evanstonroundtable.bsky.social/PPP poll of likely Dem voters in IL-09, Daniel Biss remains the frontrunner at 24%, followed by Kat Abughazaleh at 17% and Laura Fine at 16%, and all others at 6% or less; undecideds stay high at 22%. Polled Feb. 20-21, MOE 4.4%. See below for more!
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Jennifer knows which one of us has a spine. @mizzwelch.bsky.social @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social
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Justice Democrats @justicedemocrats.com · 19/02/2026
Democrats in Congress won't fight back against fascism & corporate greed, so Justice Democrats is building the Democratic party we deserve—through primaries. Today, we're rolling out our full 2026 slate: our vision to build a team of fighters to build working class power in Congress.
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