HasanAbi "Everything Is Gambling and Nazis" Ft. Kat Abughazaleh
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Jan 22, 2026 
Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive activist and congressional candidate for Illinois' 9th District, passionately discusses her grassroots campaign aimed at challenging corporate influence in politics. She shares her motivations to fight for housing, Medicare-for-all, and AI regulation. Kat candidly reveals her experiences with ICE protests, media scrutiny, and online abuse. She emphasizes the importance of direct action and holding elected officials accountable while addressing the need for solidarity between marginalized communities. Expect insights on the challenges of running as a working-class candidate!
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Indicted For Protesting ICE
- Kat Abughazaleh describes being federally indicted for protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
- She says her repeated protests pressured others to show up and ultimately made actions there safer.
Prioritize Grassroots Funding
- Run grassroots campaigns and avoid billionaire or corporate PAC money to stay accountable to constituents.
- Use modern outreach like streaming on Twitch and mobilize young volunteers instead of relying on call time with wealthy donors.
Linking Anti-Authoritarianism And Economics
- Kat ties anti-authoritarianism and economic security together, saying basic needs and civil liberties are inseparable.
- She plans to prioritize housing, single-payer healthcare, and AI regulation as connected policy goals.
