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September 23, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Pay $1 to get $20? Republicans bribe voters

In this bizarro post-Citizens United world, Republican candidates are *paying* donors to inflate their support numbers.   Friend—would you donate $1 to a political candidate in exchange for a $20 gift card?   Several Republican candidates have been offerin…

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September 21, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Join us for a laugh-out-loud comedy fundraiser next week!

  Dear friend,   I’d like to invite you to our comedy fundraiser event, next Friday at Stache in West Hollywood!     We’ll have stand-up, drag, and solidarity for this 100% people-powered, intersectional, humanitarian campai…

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September 19, 2023 at 4:30 PM

$30 for district 30 on my campaign manager’s 30th birthday

This movement is growing fast, much of that thanks to Chloe’s help. Let’s give her a big thank you!   Hey friend—today is my campaign manager’s 30th birthday!   My campaign manager Chloe is one of my best friends, has worked with me on every campaign I’ve …

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September 16, 2023 at 5:40 PM

We need to talk about CalCare.

We can’t keep letting representatives conceal their views on single-payer healthcare.   Dear Friend,   If there’s one thing that could be called a “central issue” for this campaign, it’s universal healthcare as a human right.   The US ranks 84th in the wor…

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September 13, 2023 at 5:31 PM

How we plan to beat 18 more conservative opponents

The secret? People-power, with the grassroots power of thousands of small, individual donors.   Friend—We’re proving the haters wrong.   Early in the campaign, we were told a people-powered campaign wasn’t “viable” in Los Angeles.   Now, this 100% grassroo…

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September 11, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Meeting an environmental hero, and pitching to big donors

  Dear friend,   First of all, a moment of remembrance for the lives lost in the horrific events of September 11, 2001.   Honoring their legacy means waging peace around the world, rectifying the colonial, imperial, and militaristic stance the United Stat…

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September 8, 2023 at 6:51 PM

A curious (potentially illegal) visitation

One of my opponents might have just broken California state laws for elected officials.   Friend—Something interesting (read: potentially illegal) happened at my neighborhood council meeting the other night.   A representative from the office of State Sena…

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September 6, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Boo! She’s trans!

Our first online merch of the campaign cycle is now available—Maebe for Congress sweatshirts!   Friend—In Los Angeles, Halloween is the biggest holiday of the year.   That’s why we’ve created Maebe for Congress Halloween merch! $45 per sweatshirt.   Donate…

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September 4, 2023 at 3:13 PM

The labor movement needs allies in Congress

Despite big recent wins, union membership in the US still sits at an all-time low.   Friend—Happy Labor Day!   Last week labor unions across the US scored a gigantic victory. The National Labor Relations Board changed its rules to say that any labor law vi…

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August 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Help us send mailers directly to our constituents

The five months to go until voting opens will go by fast—if we exceed our monthly goal we can get our name out first for this open seat.   Friend—We’re nearing the end of August, and less than $5,000 away from hitting our end-of-month goal.   My team crunc…

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August 28, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Hitting the streets early—that’s the way to win.

Going door-to-door is the best way to make voters aware of what we’re fighting for.   Hi friend,   Last week our team began canvassing!   It’s so important to go door-to-door and speak with voters face-to-face, learning about the issues affecting our commu…

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August 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM

A heartbreaking, senseless act of violence

My heart goes out to Lauri Carleton and her family, shot dead for hanging a pride flag in her storefront window.   Friend,   I’m so saddened to have to write this.   Last weekend a mother of nine, business owner, and longtime LGBTQIA+ ally in Southern Cali…

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  Chloe, Campaign Manger · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 6:05 PM

We're in the lead!

Our grassroots, people-powered movement is showing its force in the race for this open seat.   Hi friend,   After some announcements by a few of our opponents, we have reason to believe that Maebe’s campaign has more donors than any other candidate in this…

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August 17, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Why I declined to appear on TV

All these issues are intersectional—labor rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, justice and equity.   Dear friend,   Recently I was asked to be on a TV series about George Santos, talking about how he was elected to Congress and was trying to hide the fact that he was …

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August 14, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Public education is America’s heart and soul

We cannot let charter schools, corporate interests, and suppression of free speech water down our education.   Friend—This is the first day of school for students in the Los Angeles Unified School District!   I’m a staunch supporter of public education. Th…

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August 10, 2023 at 6:38 PM

Abolish ICE? Nothing “radical” about keeping families together.

ICE didn’t even exist until the Bush administration, created with a host of other xenophobic and invasive programs like the Patriot Act.   Friend—The summer heat continues, but today there’s another type of ICE on my mind.   At a neighborhood council meeti…

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August 7, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Will Trump’s indictment bar him from running for President?

Villains and scapegoats distract from the economic and social issues facing our country.   Friend—Like many of you, I’m thrilled to see more and more charges pile up against Donald Trump, especially the latest indictment for his interference in the transfe…

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August 3, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Standing in solidarity—in the summer sun—with striking workers.

We’re running the only viable campaign for this open seat that has NEVER taken any corporate PAC or special interest money.   Friend—If you hadn’t gathered from some of our other emails last month, it is hot right now in Southern California.   That’s why i…

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July 31, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Help us cap off a record month for this campaign

Our end-of-month deadline is tonight, and we’re ready to take things to another level!   Friend—We’re at another end-of-month deadline, and I’m pleased to announce that this has been a huge month for our campaign!   We’ve raised more than our past two mont…

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July 27, 2023 at 5:50 PM

All I want for my birthday is Medicare for All

  Dear friend,   Today is my birthday!   I’m so proud of this small but mighty campaign we’ve built together. I’ve outraised 13 of my opponents when it comes to small-dollar donations, including one former actor who self-funded his campaign with $877,000,…

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July 25, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Transphobia & anti-LGBTQIA+ hate aren’t just red state issues.

This explicitly anti-trans rhetoric should disqualify one from representing CA-30 in Congress. CW: transphobia and slurs   Friend—Running for Congress is hard enough without having another candidate unabashedly deadname and misgender me while spreading lie…

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July 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Why I went on the Tim Pool show.

  Dear friend,   I had many reservations about going on one of the biggest right-wing podcasts in America.   When asked to come and speak on Tim Pool’s 1.3 million-subscriber show on behalf of drag culture, drag queen story hour, LGBTQIA+ education in sch…

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July 19, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Oil companies will not hold themselves accountable. The people must.

This campaign is working on a community level to keep people safe from rising temperatures and yearly heat waves.   Friend—Is it surprising that we’re having another “record” summer?   Last month, we saw the warmest June on record in world history. Last we…

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July 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Shhhh... Maebe’s birthday is coming up, and we’ve got a surprise for her!

  Dear friend,   This is Chloe, Maebe’s campaign manager, taking over the email for today to make an important ask…   Maebe’s birthday is coming up on July 27th, and we’re throwing a birthday fundraiser blowout we’re calling “Maebe A. Gala”!   We’ll have …

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July 12, 2023 at 7:10 PM

We cannot tolerate intolerance.

I authored a resolution of support for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the wake of the Glendale and LAUSD violence; it passed unanimously.   Dear Friend,   The uptick in anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, hate, intimidation, harassment and violence surrounding the LA Unified S…

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July 7, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Milestone unlocked: 1,000 contributions

It’s incredible to see the momentum this campaign is building. But now it’s time to kick it into another level, and reach even more supporters across the country.   Friend—I have an exciting milestone to announce.   Our campaign has surpassed over 1,000 in…

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July 4, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Freedom is subjective—the Supreme Court confirmed that last week.

Three different rulings have set progress back by decades. We need leaders who are unafraid to take bold, definitive action.   Dear Friend,   With last week’s Supreme Court rulings, my mind is on how subjective “Freedom” really is this Independence Day.   …

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June 30, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Maebe we can, together. Deadline tonight!

  Friend—Tonight we have to publish our fundraising numbers, and we have just hours left to show our strength as the leading grassroots, people-over-profits campaign in this 17-candidate race.   I am the most progressive, viable candidate to succeed Adam …

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June 28, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Replaced by AI? Not on our watch.

Actors and writers stand in solidarity against the inequality of our entertainment industry.   Friend—Actors could soon be joining writers on strike.   A few weeks ago, the Screen Actors Guild voted overwhelmingly 97.9% to approve a strike if negotiations …

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June 26, 2023 at 6:27 PM

If the GOP cared about children...

Drag queen story hour would be the least of their concerns.   Friend—We hear it time and time again.   On Fox News, at MAGA rallies, at Proud Boy protests: “Democrats are coming after your kids.” or “Democrats are killing babies.”   I’m sick and tired of c…

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June 23, 2023 at 7:18 PM

The question of “viability” - answered!

In today’s day and age, there’s no such thing as an underdog.   Hi friend—In today’s day and age, if Donald Trump can win the presidency, there is no such thing as an underdog.   I’ve heard rumors that some people are writing off my candidacy to succeed Ad…

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June 20, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Urban and rural areas are not at odds.

Without farmers, we would all starve—farmers need healthcare, housing, and environmental justice too.   Friend—I’m running for Congress in a very dense, urban area in the heart of Los Angeles.   Many of the issues my community faces are different from thos…

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  Howie Klein, Blue America PAC · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Maebe A. Girl is no “joke”

Why I encourage my neighbors and progressive supporters to donate to Maebe A. Girl’s campaign   Dear friend,   I live in a very progressive congressional district in Los Angeles, CA-30. It includes, Hollywood, Burbank, Los Feliz, Silverlake, West Hollywood…

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June 13, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Maebe in the News

I wrote an op-ed in the Pasadena Star News, was quoted in the Guardian, and appeared on The Young Turks radio show.   Hi friend,   I want to update you on a few news appearances I’ve made lately.   First, I wrote an op-ed in the Pasadena Star News about my…

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June 9, 2023 at 8:05 PM

We defeated the Proud Boys in Glendale

I’m proud of my community for staying peaceful, strong, and loving in the face of hate.   Friend—On Tuesday, the Glendale Unified School District unanimously voted to recognize June as pride month.   This wouldn’t be an uncommon occurrence—they’ve done thi…

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June 6, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Re-elected! Thank you for your support!

The Neighborhood Council is a powerful tool as the most local, direct level of government in Los Angeles.   Dear friend,   I’m thrilled to announce my re-election for a 3rd term to the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council!   It has been an absolute honor to se…

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June 5, 2023 at 6:59 PM

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June 1, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Anti-trans hate shows its face in Glendale—right here in our district

  Dear friend,   I must speak up and condemn what is happening in Glendale, a central part of CA-30. The Glendale Unified School District is being infiltrated by extreme, right-wing conservatives from outside of the district in an effort to shutdown LGBTQ…

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May 31, 2023 at 3:20 PM

$1 to show your support—deadline tonight!

  Friend—What can I do to convince you to join our team?   All I need is $1 to show your support. Our end-of-month deadline is TONIGHT; can you pitch in now?   Donate $1 to show your support before our deadline   This peop…

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May 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM

When it comes to homelessness, the math doesn’t add up

Why is the City of LA wasting so much money on temporary quick-fixes?   Dear Friend,   On Veterans Day, we honor the brave people who have protected and served our country.   But everywhere you look, walking through downtown Los Angeles, you can see how ou…

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May 25, 2023 at 8:22 PM

My showdown with George Santos last week

When I ran into my rival, George Santos, aka Kitara Rivache, at DragCon, I had to ask some hard-hitting questions.   Friend—I ran into George Santos at DragCon last week.     As portrayed by the iconic drag artist Meatball…

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May 22, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Is Medicare for All a “toxic” issue?

A conservative Super PAC director seems to think so. But the polling says otherwise.   Friend—Do you think Medicare for All is a “toxic” issue for the American public?   Last week, journalist and podcaster Ryan Grim sat down with Dmitri Mehlhorn, a tech ex…

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May 18, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Hate is not tolerated here in LA.

I stand with the Asian-American and Jewish-American communities as they face violence and harassment in recent years.   Dear friend,   As we celebrate both Jewish-American and Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Months this May, I wanted to take a mom…

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May 15, 2023 at 6:06 PM

We need a message that’s stronger than hate

Acceptance wins. But it’ll take an entire community’s support. We’re halfway through May, but less than halfway to our monthly fundraising goal.   friend—   I don’t like sending out these fundraising asks, but they’re the only way our people-powered campai…

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May 11, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Legislating for Mom

Mothers have always had our backs—the government should have theirs.   Dear friend,   With Mothers Day on Sunday, I wanted to take a minute to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the hardworking moms out there.   My mother has been such a constant source…

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May 8, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Education “Report Card” for CA-30

Where do my fellow candidates stand on their ties to corporate money? Some of what we uncovered is fairly ugly.   friend—With the school year winding down, I thought it might be time to grade my fellow candidates on their connections to corporate PAC money…

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May 5, 2023 at 5:20 PM

I’m tired of disappointment.

We don’t need troops at the border with Mexico—we need an overhauled immigration system.   friend—I’m tired of being disappointed in our elected officials.   Next week, President Biden is sending 1,500 troops to the Mexican border ahead of an “expected mig…

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May 2, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Happy May Day! When workers strike, all of us win

I stand in support of film and television writers fighting to reinvigorate the American middle class.   Dear friend, Happy International Workers Day!   In most other countries May 1st is a celebration of labor—one that in fact traces back to US roots.    T…

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April 29, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Our path to victory without corporate money

This deep blue Congressional seat in the heart of Los Angeles can elect a progressive representative for the first time in its history.   friend—The race is on for this open Congressional seat in the heart of Los Angeles.   When Q1 fundraising numbers beca…

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April 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Trans Legislator Censured in Montana

We will not be silenced, regardless of how hard the GOP tries.   friend—We will not be silenced.   Last week the Montana state legislature censured transgender Representative Zooey Zephyr, barring her from speaking on the House floor after she defended the…

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