Fatima Iqbal-Zubair Shares Her Vision for California and Lessons Learned from First Run
We spoke with educator and organizer Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, a candidate for CA State Assembly in AD-65. In 2020, she ran for Assembly for the first time, and was notably endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
This Union Organizer and RN is Running for CA State Assembly
We spoke with Jennifer Esteen, candidate for California State Assembly in District 20. Esteen is a registered nurse who has spent time in various roles relating to public health and local politics.
Ortega Challenges Big Pharma Democrat for California Congressional Seat
We spoke with Mike Ortega, candidate for US Congress in California’s 46th district. Ortega is a longtime organizer, with his roots in the anti-war movement of the 2000s and the Young Socialists.
Educator and Formerly Undocumented Immigrant, Dulce Vasquez, Runs for LA City Council
We spoke with educator and immigrant Dulce Vasquez, a candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 9 running on a platform highlighting housing, transportation, and reimagining policing.
Meet the LA Progressive Who Could Oust an Entrenched Corporate-backed Incumbent
We spoke with Shervin Aazami, candidate for US Congress in CA-30. Shervin is a progressive with a background in public health and previously worked with the National Indian Health Board, an organization advocating for Native American tribes in Washington DC.
This Social Justice Lawyer Is Running for California State Assembly
We spoke with healthcare worker and attorney Janani Ramachandran, a candidate for California State Assembly District 18. Ramachandran is also a part of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs.
Educator Yasmine Pomeroy Could Be the Next Grassroots Leader Elected to LA City Council
We spoke with Yasmine Pomeroy, a candidate for Los Angeles City Council in District 3. Pomeroy, an educator with experience as a part of the California Teachers Association State Council, is running on a platform that includes issues of public safety, housing, and climate action.
This Union Organizer is Running for LA City Council to Empower Working People
We spoke with Hugo Soto-Martinez, Los Angeles City Council candidate for District 13. Soto-Martinez is a 15-year veteran of union organizing with UNITE HERE! Local 11, running on a platform of increased workplace justice and progressive approaches towards issues like homelessness and policing.
This 23-Year-Old Might Become The First POC to Represent His District on LA City Council
We spoke with Bryant Odega, candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 15. Odega, a recent graduate from UCLA, has a background in environmental activism and is running on a platform that includes pushing for a Green New Deal for Los Angeles.
What Does a Progressive City Controller Look Like? Kenneth Mejia Will Tell You
We spoke with Kenneth Mejia, candidate for Los Angeles City Controller in 2022. Kenneth is a housing activist and accountant who has earned the endorsements of a host of local activists and organizers, as well as local organizations like Youth Climate Strike LA and The Future Left.
Meet the Non-binary Socialist Who Just Won a City Council Seat in California
We spoke with Lissette Espinoza-Garnica, city councilmember for District 3 of Redwood City, California and the youngest person to hold the seat. They are also the first openly nonbinary individual to join the council.
