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Newsletter - Keeping Up With Callie
10/27/2025
The campaign continues strong, buoyed by the events of the past couple of weeks.
On Oct. 18, Northern and Upper Michigan showed up in force for No Kings Day, a day to reject division and fear and embrace our responsibility to build a fair and free community for everyone.
The energy, homemade signs, and inflatable costumes (yup, you read that right - unicorns, frogs, dinosaurs - you name it) remind us that we are not alone and that all around us is a shared hope for change - for a future that can be .
And thousands showed up. Not hundreds. All across this district, folks told each other to be safe, they buttoned up, braved the weather, and peacefully showed our communities that our love is stronger than our hate. That our voices should be heard in the decisions that affect our lives.
We know they can never take from us what unites us: love. Love for our freedom. Love for our country. Love for one another.
We fight together. We fight for each other.
Together, we will raise the bar (or Barr -is that too on the nose? ha!).
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Issue Spotlight: Federal Shutdown Continues
The current administration continues to sow chaos and impose trauma on our federal workers (and our country) by pushing a policy agenda for the rich and powerful at the cost of both our democracy and our most vulnerable constituents.
It is important to know in all of the misinformation being circulated right now that:
Our district’s 8,600 federal workers, the second-largest federal workforce in the state, are not villains.
Our military personnel — not villains.
Veterans services like VA regional offices and the GI Bill hotline — not villains.
Vocational counseling and cemetery maintenance workers — not villains.
Also not villains? SNAP recipients.
In the absence of federal funding, all of these folks will face hardship. Federal workers can't afford food and rent (including military personnel). USAA, a bank that services military service members has already provided $300 million in loans to more than 90,000 members to fill the gap left by Congress. And in our district, food assistance will not go out on November 1. That means one out of seven of our neighborhoods will go hungry. In Michigan's First Congressional District - this is 40,000 households that will go without food assistance that currently rely on it. These folks are families, veterans, children, seniors, folks with disabilities.
And, all of this is happening because Bergman does not believe he should negotiate on healthcare. In my conversations with in-district federal workers, they believe that healthcare should be secured. Many folks are, frankly, caught between a rock and a hard place. No food or no healthcare. That should never be the case in the wealthiest country on Earth.
Our people should not be used as pawns in political games.
The government needs to open. We need to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse the Medicaid cuts that if left as is will decimate our rural hospitals. Thousands of Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan families, seniors, and small businesses will see their health insurance costs rise, and hospitals impacted, if care is continued to be denied through inaction.
We can do better.
Watch my press brief on the government shutdown here [[link removed]]
Callie on the road 🚗
[[link removed]] We hit the road to Iosco, Alcona, Grand Traverse, and Emmet counties. The Callie team also showed up at No King's across the district to promote our message for more L.I.F.E.
- More Local housing.
- More Income.
- More Food.
- More Essential health care.
No King's Day means no more tyranny.
Coming together means we want our democracy to work for everyone.
Upcoming Events Near You [[link removed]]
Nov. 1 [[link removed]]
Marquette 2-4 — Meet and Greet
email [email protected] for details
Marquette 5-8 p.m. — UP Labor Hall of Fame
Nov. 2
L'Anse 1-3 p.m. — Meet and Greet, KBIC Zebra Hall 16142 Zebra Rd, L'Anse MI
Houghton 7-8 p.m. — Meet and Greet
email [email protected] for details
Nov. 5
Gaylord 4-5:30 p.m. — Meet and Greet
email [email protected] for details
In the News 📰
Coverage Watch my conversation on how to best reach voters in Northern Michigan with Tom LoBianco here:
I have been hitting the airwaves, recently appearing on a podcast to talk about the issues that matter most to our communities and how we can best reach voters. In addition, I have been delivering regular press briefings and speaking with local media to keep voters informed and engaged. I am showing up, leading with transparency, and making sure people know exactly what we stand for. [link removed] [[link removed]]
Press Brief on Federal Shutdown [[link removed]]
WCMU Article on Healthcare [[link removed]]
Service Spotlight 💡
[[link removed]] This week, we’re celebrating our new social media organizer, Kristine Tolan from Montmorency County .
We’re thrilled to welcome Kristine to the team! Since joining, she has brought incredible energy, creativity, and heart to our online presence — helping us share our message and connect with supporters across Northern Michigan and the U.P.
Thank you, Kristine!
Call To Action 🚨
People like you power this campaign:
Donate: Campaign contributions directly impact our campaign's success, and we need your help. Donations are used to power the essentials of reaching voters - like printing literature, running ads, supporting staff, and keeping events and outreach efforts strong across the district. Donate [[link removed]]
Volunteer: Volunteering supports our campaign by building people-centered change. Expanding outreach, strengthening community connections, and showing voters that this movement is driven by neighbors, not corporations. Volunteer [[link removed]]
Host an Event: We are currently looking for supporters who are willing to host an event for me. We need to set up more fundraisers and meet-and-greets across the state, and we cannot do it without you! Host [[email protected]?subject=Host an Event&body=]
Campaign Store: Want some Callie Barr swag? Go to our campaign store and buy our merch! Your purchase helps fund our campaign, and you get some great apparel. Store [[link removed]]
Thank you for believing in this campaign and the future we’re building together.
I'll see you on the road!
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