Newsletter - Keeping Up With Callie 11/24/2025 |
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We are organizing across the largest congressional district in Michigan to end the worst income inequality since the Great Depression, to fight for an affordable L.I.F.E.
America promises everyone a fair shot at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. So what’s in a LIFE? Local housing. Income. Food. Essential healthcare.
This platform isn’t earthshattering, and that’s the point. Government isn’t working for us.
When people can’t access these basic building blocks, we’re failing on both our founding promises as a nation, and the idea of a truly representative democracy. Local housing costs have skyrocketed. Income has remained stagnant.
Food prices keep climbing.
Essential healthcare remains out of reach for too many. But there is a path forward. And this fight isn’t just about economics —it’s about restoring people’s voice in government and strengthening democracy itself. |
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Issue Spotlight: L.I.F.E. |
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The American Dream is too often just that - a dream. Hard work should mean it's a reality.
Local housing: Northern and Upper Michigan face a growing housing crisis as rents rise, wages lag, and long-term homes disappear into short-term rentals and outside investment. Income: Incomes in Northern and Upper Michigan have stayed flat while costs rise, creating historic inequality driven by policy choices that favored the wealthy.
Food: Too many families in our district are food insecure, and recent cuts to the USDA have made it harder for food pantries to buy from local farmers and keep shelves stocked.
Essential healthcare: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and no one’s wealth should determine whether they live or die. Cuts to Medicaid threaten access to care in Northern and Upper Michigan, putting entire communities at risk of losing programs or even their local hospitals. Click on the link below for our starting solutions: |
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| We have been traveling across Northern and Upper Michigan, most recently hitting St. Ignace and Cheboygan.
No matter where we go—above the bridge or below it—the story is the same: people are working hard, doing their best, and still struggling to afford the essentials they need to live their lives with dignity. From housing and groceries to childcare and health care, families are being stretched too thin. Together, let’s stand up for an affordable life and a future where every Michigander can thrive. Together, let's fight for an affordable life. |
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Upcoming Events Near You
Dec. 9th
Virtual LTE Training, 4:00-5:00 pm - Letter to the Editor Training. We are recruiting writers to help send in letters to the editor to their local news organizations. Please contact us here if you're interested in getting involved.
Dec. 11
Houghton Lake, 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Meet and greet at Cut River Grille, Houghton Lake. Please contact us here for more info.
Keep an eye out for more events coming in the future! |
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LIFE Press Brief and General Media |
Last Friday, I hosted a virtual press briefing where local experts spoke to the issue of affordability in Northern and Upper Michigan. |
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Listen to my recent interview with Patti Vasquez here. |
Listen to my interview
with Hal here. |
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| This week, we’re celebrating Field Captain Jim Page of Chippewa County. Jim is a Sault Ste. Marie resident, a military veteran, and a former middle school teacher.
Since joining the team, Jim has been an incredibly active volunteer—showing up for press briefs, attending events, and helping bring more people into the movement. With Jim’s leadership, we’re building the momentum we need to organize Sault Ste. Marie and win. Thank you, Jim! We appreciate you! |
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We are looking for stories from all over the district to share. We want to hear from you and learn what is affecting our communities.
If you have a story to share, click the button! |
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People like you power this campaign: |
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Donate: Campaign contributions directly impact our campaign's success, and we need your help. Donations are used to power the essentials of reaching voters - like printing literature, running ads, supporting staff, and keeping events and outreach efforts strong across the district. |
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Volunteer: Volunteering supports our campaign by building people-centered change. Expanding outreach, strengthening community connections, and showing voters that this movement is driven by neighbors, not corporations. |
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Host an Event: We are currently looking for supporters who are willing to host an event for me. We need to set up more fundraisers and meet-and-greets across the state, and we cannot do it without you! |
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Campaign Store: Want some Callie Barr swag? Go to our campaign store and buy our merch! Your purchase helps fund our campaign, and you get some great apparel. |
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Thank you for believing in this campaign and the future we’re building together. I'll see you on the road! |
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