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  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
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…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM

New Maebe campaign merch available!

This is a 100% people-powered, grassroots campaign—which means we need your help to compete with an onslaught of corporate PAC money!   We’re ordering new campaign t-shirts soon and taking pre-orders!     To snag one of these…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM

What is environmental justice?

Air, water, and chemical contamination affect poor, people-of-color communities at far higher rates. I have to ask why.   friend—Over the past few years as I’ve campaigned for office, I’ve changed the way I talk about the environment.   Yes, I am a propone…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
April 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Yelling “firearm” in a crowded theater

I support the second amendment, but every right has its limits and restrictions. We need to act to stop the toll of gun violence.   Dear friend,   Every day it seems like there’s another mass shooting. In fact, there have been 1.46 mass shootings on averag…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 10:24 PM

How moving to Chicago opened my eyes

Growing up as a little kid in a mostly homogenous, white neighborhood, I resented feeling different. In retrospect, I see it as one of my greatest strengths.   friend—Is there anything you resented when you were younger, but now feel a sense of gratitude f…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
April 9, 2023 at 4:20 PM

The story of my name

Mine is a very common story for trans people—they discover their trans identity through doing drag.   Dear friend,   When I started doing drag in 2015, I didn’t yet realize I was a trans person. My best friend became “Izzy A. She” and I was “Maebe A. Girl…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 4:33 PM

The City of Los Angeles adopted our resolution into law!

Anti-bias, gender expression, and gender identity training is now required for all neighborhood councils in LA.   friend—Proud and grateful moment!    The LGBTQ+ Alliance of Neighborhood Councils I co-founded has lobbied the City of LA to require DEI train…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 5:39 PM

HUGE thank you!

e blew past our Q1 goal, solidifying my place as a frontrunner in this race. But now we need to keep the momentum going and catch up to the less-progressive, better-funded candidates.   Dear friend,   This campaign is really growing quickly, and I’m so exc…
  Maebe for Congress · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 10:54 PM

Protect, Advocate, Legislate: Why our government needs to start from the bottom-up.

I’m running for Congress because I want to see a world where people don’t just survive, but can thrive.   Dear friend,   Imagine a society where everyone has their basic needs met. Food, shelter, healthcare, and education are available to all. Now that’s a…
  Maebe A. Girl for Congress · [email protected]
August 13, 2019 at 1:29 AM

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