750,000 workers left without pay. 41 million families losing food assistance. Students, small businesses, and homeowners in limbo. This shutdown is not “governing.” It’s hostage politics that punishes working families while billionaires skate free. We deserve leaders who put people before profit.

Authorizing the National Guard to assist ICE is a dangerously unchecked expansion of state power. Missouri is not a staging ground for federal enforcement. Data entry today, terror tomorrow, this is how authoritarianism gains ground. We must push back at every level.

As we stand on the precipice of a government shutdown, let’s remember the party in power controls all 3 branches, & their legacy is $1T in health care cuts. We must reverse the damage, but the real solution is universal health care for all. No more wealth care. We need universal health care now.

Shout out to Madden, a high school student whose guest commentary in the Kansas City Star called out injustice with bold truth. I’m honored to be mentioned. This moment is bigger than me or Jimmy Kimmel.

Thank you for the love and support for this campaign, we’re building something powerful together. But with the quarter ending, we need your help to keep growing.

Heartbroken for the Grand Blanc community after the horrific shooting at a Mormon church. Places of worship should be sanctuaries, not crime scenes. Gun violence is tearing our communities apart while politicians protect the gun lobby.

🎟️ Entry is just $27! Join us tomorrow, Sept. 28 at 7:30 PM at The Bird Comedy Theater for a night of laughter and community! This fundraiser for Hartzell Gray’s campaign for Congress features some of Kansas City’s finest comedy: Aaron Scarbrough, Red, Truck Noises KC, and Tiffany Michelle Foster.

Rest in power, Assata Shakur. A symbol of resistance and relentless struggle for justice. May her legacy challenge us to fight harder for freedom, justice, and liberation from our beloved Kansas City, to Cleveland to Congo, Sudan, Yemen and Gaza.

Washington bails out Milei’s failed shock-therapy with $20B while Americans pay more for health care, face skyrocketing cost of living, and rising homelessness. Why are we footing the bill for austerity abroad when families here can’t afford the basics?

Last night I joined the Jewish community in KC for tashlich, as we urged Rep. Cleaver to co-sponsor the Block the Bombs Act. On Rosh Hashanah, we’re called to repair the world. That means fighting for peace, justice, and a life of dignity for all.

With @SEIU.Local1 essential janitors in KC fighting for fair wages and dignity. 800 families, 150 buildings, and corporate greed still shortchange them. Workers keep our city running. It’s time they’re paid the wages they deserve.

Shanah Tovah to all celebrating Rosh Hashanah. As we welcome 5786, may this new year be filled with peace, justice, and renewal. May we build a future rooted in dignity, compassion, and community, here in Kansas City and beyond. From my family to yours, wishing you a sweet and hopeful new year.

People know what we need: affordable housing, healthcare, dignity. But corporate greed keeps getting in the way. This campaign is about the people, for the people. Straight from the heart of KC. 🎥: @brothaabefilms

Jimmy Kimmel is back on air. Why does it matter? Because every pushback against censorship and intimidation proves one thing: authoritarianism can be beaten. When we speak out and stand together, we win.

Appreciate the @MajorityFM shoutout 🙌 Big thanks to KCcomrade + @FreePalestineKC. Still chasing that @ZohranKMamdani-level rizz! Just like in NYC, people in Missouri deserve a life we can afford. Honored to be on your list, @SamSeder & @EmmaVigeland!

ABC/Disney caved to authoritarian threats and pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air. Make no mistake: this is a fascist attack on free speech. The ongoing Disney boycott shows people will not stand for this and companies that sell out democracy will pay the price.

Today, the UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognized the State of Palestine — joining 147 nations around the world. Independent UN investigators and leading scholars, including those in Israel, have confirmed what we’ve long known: Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

This morning I stood with my tribe—union leaders, and allies at the Rally to Save the Civil Service. We stood across the IRS building, and made it very clear that federal workers aren’t just numbers. They are the backbone of our society, and the people serving our country every day.

Did you know the U.S. spends more on healthcare than peer nations but leaves millions uninsured and underinsured? Families are bankrupted, care is delayed, and outcomes are worse.

Gov. Kehoe and the legislature aren’t just rigging the process, they’re also incompetent. They can’t even cheat correctly.

An immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, deported to Syria or Algeria over an immigration form. This is a blatant case of political persecution by an authoritarian administration that thinks it can silence dissent by weaponizing immigration law.

Today is Constitution Day, a reminder that our democracy rests on laws and institutions, not intimidation and force. Trump has deployed the National Guard into our precious cities. This is not leadership. It’s authoritarian overreach. theintercept.com/2025/09/17/t...

Fox News hosts suggested imprisoning unhoused people, and even “involuntary lethal injection.” Their words: “Just kill them.” Housing is a human right, not a death sentence.

Join us for a night of laughter at The Bird Comedy Theater on Sunday, Sept. 28th at 7:30 PM! This special fundraiser for Hartzell Gray’s campaign for Congress features some of KC’s finest comedy talent:

This Hispanic Heritage Month we honor the resilience and contributions of Latino communities, even as they face renewed attacks. From racial profiling legalized by the Supreme Court to extremist rhetoric in politics, we see the stakes clearly.

Sending the National Guard into American cities is not the answer. Democracy depends on laws, institutions, and truth, not fear. Many of these cities already have falling crime rates. What we need is community investment, not militarization. apnews.com/article/trum...

Yesterday I stood with labor and community allies at the Missouri Capitol, and the energy was unstoppable.

Thousands filled the Missouri Capitol to demand fair maps. The message is clear: when Trump and Kehoe can’t win, they cheat. I’m running for Congress because Missourians deserve leaders who will fight for democracy, not rig the system against us. 📸: Brian Munoz / SLPR

Another school shooting, this time in Evergreen Colorado. Another community shattered by gunfire. Another set of families forever changed. This is not normal. This is an American epidemic.

We cannot allow political violence to be normalized, no matter the cause. The tragic murder of Charlie Kirk underscores how our nation’s epidemic of gun violence makes these moments deadlier. We must come together to ban weapons of war from our streets and keep our communities safe.

At Trump’s direction, the Missouri House just approved gerrymandered maps designed to lock in Republican power. This is a blatant power grab. 
📍 Join us tomorrow at noon at the State Capitol.
👥 Stand with community leaders from across Missouri.
✊ Push back against this attack on democracy.

Eric Schmitt stood on a stage and declared America a white homeland. That is not patriotism, that is white nationalism and supremacy. America does not belong to one race, one creed, one narrow vision. It belongs to all of us. Our democracy rests on the truth that every one of us is created equal.

This morning, our campaign joined with members of Respect Missouri Voters to strategize and stand united against the GOP’s blatant attempt to silence communities through gerrymandering.

I am Hartzell Gray, born and raised in Kansas City, rooted in a community of activists and fighters. Extremism is rising, democracy is under attack, but our voice will not be silenced. This campaign is powered by people, not PACs. Chip in, volunteer, spread the word. 🎬: @Brothaabefilms

True justice requires transparency. That’s why I stand with survivors demanding the full release of the Epstein Files and why I support the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Photo Credit: Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo

Community Power Night: Organizing Against Gerrymandering Connect with grassroots organizers. Hear from Congressional candidate Hartzell Gray. Enjoy performances by Kemit Coleman and Kadesh Flow.

I’m in Jefferson City today because our communities are under attack. Governor Kehoe and Daddy dictator Trump are trying to rig our democracy by splitting Kansas City and gerrymandering us out of power.

I spent Labor Day on the ground with workers. We stood shoulder to shoulder with the workers who keep our country running. Missouri’s 5th deserves leaders who fight as hard as they do.

🚨 Tomorrow is DAY 1 of the Trump / Kehoe redistricting takeover. This is straight-up gerrymandering — silencing Black & brown voices with the same racist redlining tactics. The GOP is waging war on working-class people. But let’s be clear KC, we fight back. ✊🏾

I am calling on Congress to demand an end to U.S. support for the ethnocentric regime of Israel.

On behalf of team at Hartzell for Congress, we wish you a happy Labor Day!

Governor Mike Kehoe has done what he does best, and that is grovel and cater to Trump’s authoritarian power grab. This is a flagrant abuse of power, taking away the voting rights of thousands of people in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District.

📣 Big news I’m honored to be endorsed by @pdamerica.bsky.social (PDA), @ypdamerica.bsky.social , and PDA Middle East Alliances. For over 20 years, PDA has stood with candidates who fight for working people, peace, and human rights, and I’m proud to have their support.

In Missouri’s 5th, housing has become a crisis by design. Nearly 9 in 10 low-income families can’t find affordable housing. Politicians hand tax breaks to developers and families are pushed out or left in unsafe homes.

Over 281 mass shootings have occurred in 2025. Gun violence is one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents in the U.S. This is a policy choice, and every politician who receives money from gun lobbying groups should be held accountable.

Absolutely disgraceful. Today, @democrats.org National Committee members rejected a resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel, which is a basic, morally just step that could have helped stop the flow of weapons fueling mass atrocities in Gaza.

🚨 URGENT: We need all hands on deck 🚨 Our campaign needs to raise $20,000 by the end of the August to continue building this momentum in the district and friends, we are almost to the finish line. Every single dollar fuels our movement for justice, equity, & a future where ALL of us thrive.

🚨 URGENT: We need all hands on deck 🚨 Our campaign needs to raise $20,000 by the end of the August to continue building this momentum in the district and friends, we are almost to the finish line. Every single dollar fuels our movement for justice, equity, & a future where ALL of us thrive.

WE are the founders of our neighborhoods, our schools, our unions, and our communities. Last night, I stood with more than 500 people at a rally in Kansas City to say: enough is enough. While we fight for affordable housing and fair wages, politicians in Jefferson City are fighting to silence us.

🎉 ENDORSEMENT ALERT! 🎉 We are proud to endorse @hartzell.bsky.social for Congress in #MO05, who is challenging AIPAC's 80-year-old Rep. Emanuel Cleaver!