Hello John,

I want to take a moment to lift up a candidate who’s fighting for the same values I am—Junaid Ahmed, who’s running for Congress in Illinois’ 8th District.

Junaid and I understand exactly what kind of moment we’re in. Working families across Illinois are being squeezed while billionaires and special interests rig the system to protect themselves. And too often, the people in power would rather stay quiet than challenge the status quo.

In this moment—when speaking up for human rights is treated like a political risk—we don’t need quiet Democrats. We need courageous ones who speak up for human rights, Palestinians, the working class, and everyone else suffering under slashed budgets and rising costs.

Junaid is exactly that.

He’s running a people-powered campaign.

He’s refused to take corporate PAC money. 

He’s rejecting pressure to soften his values.

And he’s fighting for a government that puts working families and marginalized communities first. That includes speaking out against injustices at home and abroad.

Those aren’t just talking points. They’re a commitment I know he’ll keep.

I’ve spent my career fighting for students, working families, immigrants, and communities left behind by the very representatives they elected. Junaid brings that same courage to this race, and that’s why I’m asking you to stand with him.

Can you split a donation of $10, $25, or whatever you can to power our grassroots campaigns?

If Illinois is going to withstand Trump’s assault on our country, our public services, and our values, we need leaders who will tell the truth, and stand firm when it counts.

Junaid is one of those leaders. Let’s stand with him.

In solidarity,

Karina