John,
Something remarkable is happening down in Philly. Helen Gym, a community organizer, teacher, and former City Councilmember, is running an insurgent mayoral campaign against self-funding millionaires and the entrenched political establishment — and with only 4 days left, a new poll shows that she is tied for first place.
Can you chip in now to support Helen’s campaign in the final stretch?
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Helen first made headlines in 2012, after Philly closed 23 public schools in a year. The Mayor at the time had slashed the city’s education budget and shuttered schools, libraries, rec centers, and fire departments, putting the safety and wellbeing of Philly’s most vulnerable communities at risk.
And do you know who was there at every turn fighting against school closures and winning back resources that community members needed to thrive? Helen Gym.
For over 30 years, Helen has stood up to the status quo and delivered results. When schools were understaffed and water fountains had lead in them, she stepped up to guarantee safe drinking water, nurses, and counselors in every school. When low-wage workers were being exploited, she passed legislation to guarantee reliable schedules. And when Philly had one of the highest rates of eviction in the country, Helen passed legislation that cut evictions by 70%.
I'm proud to support Helen Gym for mayor, because she’s running to return power where it belongs — in the hands of the community.
Donate today to push Helen over the finish line on May 16!
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Just this week a Super PAC funded by a rightwing billionaire who wants to destroy public education, and even funded the people responsible for the insurrection, started running false attack ads against her. Like Helen, I've faced attacks from right-wing billionaires who want to close our schools, criminalize our youth, and deport our neighbors — all while lining their own pockets. I know what it’s like to be told that my ideas are 'too big' or 'too hard' and that 'it’s better to keep quiet.' And I also know that our power lies in our connections to each other, and that a burgeoning people-powered movement from Philly to New York to Chicago and beyond is going to transform the status quo that has held this country back for too long.
It will take all of us fighting together, in every city and in every corner of this country, to win the future we deserve — a future where housing is a human right, immigrant families are welcomed, workers are protected, and our communities are safe and vibrant.
It’s leaders like Helen who will help make that vision a reality.
Pa'lante,
Alexandria
