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This won’t stop Iran’s nuclear weapon development. It won’t support the protesters. It won’t lower your costs or fix American healthcare.

It *will* murder countless civilians, destabilize Iran and the region, and drag us into another forever war.

The morally bankrupt Trump administration has partnered with another morally bankrupt authoritarian to declare an unprovoked war on Iran, already killing scores of civilians.

We need an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. Then articles of impeachment.

We are attacking Iran because we believe can with zero accountability. It’s fucking disgusting. And so many of our leaders — in both parties, by the way — are applauding this.

The people of Iran are the ones who determine their fate. The U.S. and Israel’s obsession with regime change is abhorrent.

There was some reporting today about my foreign policy positions, which surprised everyone… including me.

To clarify, here’s where I stand:

Please tell me there's a Sora or a Riku out there.

What is this cutie's name and are they willing to endorse Kat?!

Catwick Boseman. A very cute black cat named in honor of Chadwick Boseman endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09.

Ella, a cute marble cat endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09. #catsforkat

Donut, a cute cat endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09. #catsforkat

Tommy, a cute cat with beautiful blue eyes endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09. #catsforkat

Very excited for this second round of endorsements :)
We're pawsitive you'll love them! #catsforkat

Stormy, a white cat with a black patch near their ear endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09. #catsforkat

Joy, a majestic beige cat endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09. #catsforkat

Tali'zorah endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09. #catsforkat

Kima, a very cute all white cat endorses Kat Abughazaleh for IL-09. #catsforkat

We're announcing ALL of our catstituent endorsements.
Do YOU have a cat that wishes to endorse Kat?? #catsforkat

Panel 1, comic book illustration of Kat's family home, with copy that reads: "I WAS BORN IN TEXAS, AND GREW UP WITH A RATHER NORMAL CHILDHOOD, IN A... PLOT TWIST! REAGAN REPUBLICAN HOUSEHOLD. MY FAMILY NEVER TOOK OUR RIGHTS FOR GRANTED." Panel 2, comic book illustration of a photo of Reagan, with children playing outside. Copy reads: "I GREW UP UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND APPRECIATING WHAT MY FAMILY ENDURED TO GIVE ME A SAFE AND HAPPY CHILDHOOD. MY GRANDPARENTS WERE GRATEFUL FOR MY BORING, IF SELF-AWARE, CHILDHOOD BECAUSE IT WASN'T SO EASY FOR THEM."

Panel 1, comic book illustration of Kat's family immigrating to Chicago, with copy that reads: "THEY FLED TO AMERICA, TO CHICAGO, AFTER BEING FORCED FROM THEIR HOMES IN PALESTINE. OVER 700,000 PALESTINIANS WERE EXPELLED FROM THEIR HOMES DURING THE NA'KBA."

Panel 1, comic book illustration of Chicago in the 1950s, with copy that reads: "MANY OF THEM -- INCLUDING MY GRANDPARENTS ALONG WITH THEIR KIDS -- FLED TO CHICAGO."

Panel 1, comic book illustration of Kat growing up from childhood to graduating high school. Copy reads: "SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY, THOUGH, THE IDEAS OF HARD WORK AND AN AMERICAN LIFE BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH RONALD REAGAN AND THE BOOTSTRAP MYTH. PROPAGANDA IS A HELL OF A DRUG. BUT THE ILLUSION. SHATTERED WHEN MY OWN HARD WORK GOT ME INTO MY DREAM COLLEGE." Panel 2, illustration of Kat opening an acceptance letter with her friend looking at her sadly. Copy reads: "WHILE I WAS ALREADY DAYDREAMING ABOUT MY DORM ROOM SET-UP, MY FRIEND HIT ME WITH A HARSH REALITY: Kat: "I GOT IN! I'M GOING TO GEORGE WASHINGTON U! WE'RE GOING TO COLLEGE TOGETHER, MARIA!" Maria: "BUT HOW CAN I, KAT? MY MOM NEEDS HELP. Panel 3, comic book illustration of Maria talking to Kat, with copy that reads: "THIS AMAZING PERSON, WHO, ARGUABLY WAS FAR SMARTER THAN ME, AND PREPARED HER ENTIRE EDUCATION FOR A CAREER AS A DOCTOR, WAS BEING CUT OFF AT THE KNEES. Kat: "I DON'T UNDERSTAND. YOU'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR THIS. Maria: "I CAN'T DO BOTH." Bottom text reads: IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I STARTED TO QUESTION IF RONALD REAGAN WAS... WRONG? (WHO'D'VE GUESSED?!) TO BE CONTINUED...

Today, the final chapter of our comic book mailer series officially hit mailboxes across IL-09.

Which means we’re getting ready to ship the full first edition of Kat Comics across the country! Maybe even sneak a few copies onto the shelves of local comic shops around the district… for free ;)

Heater says hi and that she is, indeed, everyone’s irl friend.

Comic book illustration of Kat facing ICE officers, text box reading: "OUR NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY'S VOICES WERE SILENCED AND CHAINED... SO WE DID WHAT WE COULD OUTSIDE. WE EXERCISED OUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND LEGALLY ASSEMBLED, DEMANDING CHANGE. BUT ICE SECRET POLICE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT INCONVENIENCES LIKE THE CONSTITUTION. THIS IS ME. THE WOMAN GETTING THROWN TO THE GROUND BY AN ARMED MAN TWICE HER SIZE."

Comic book illustration of Kat facing ICE officers, text box reading: "THIS MIGHT BE THE FIRST TIME YOU HEARD OF ME. IT WAS FOR A LOT OF FOLKS. NOW THIS WAS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT THE DETAINEES INSIDE WERE ENDURING, BUT THE VISUALS STRUCK A NERVE. SO HOW DID WE GET HERE? "

Comic book illustration of Kat standing in front of a protest crowd, with copy reading: "HI, I'M KAT ABUGHAZALEH, AND I'M RUNNING FOR CONGRESS. AND THIS IS MY STORY."

You’ve got one week left to pre-order the limited first edition of Kat Comics.

This is another look inside the comic that’s been hitting mailboxes across IL-09. If you haven’t gotten yours, you can still grab a copy while this limited edition run lasts.