Krystal Marx for WA

I am a queer housing activist, mom, and the Deputy Mayor of Burien. I am running for Congress in WA's 9th CD.

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

While this wasn't the direction we initially wanted to go, it has become clear that my dedication and work is needed close to home and @ElectGallardo will make a stellar Congresswoman. (Picture: Press release announcing the end of Krystal for Washington's congressional campaign.)

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

@SarahSmith4WA @ElectGallardo Right back at you, Sarah!

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

While this wasn't the direction we initially wanted to go, it has become clear that my dedication and work is needed close to home and @ElectGallardo will make a stellar Congresswoman. (Picture: Press release announcing the end of Krystal for Washington's congressional campaign.)

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

@TheStranger @SoSeaEmerald @SeattleGayNews @seattletimes @richsssmith

[Tammy J. Morales @TammyMoralesSEA]

If you don't know my story, I was molested as a child. Abuse by men in powerful positions is as old as the sun, but women & men are demanding accountability. Doesn't matter how long it's been. Doesn't matter if you're male, female, non-binary. #AbuseHasNoGender #BelieveSurvivors

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

@ElectGallardo @QueerStill @bcckrystalmarx @Joe_Miz Thanks, @ElectGallardo! Takes one to know one. 👍🏻👍🏻

[Cori Bush @CoriBush]

On Tuesday we won an extension of the eviction moratorium.

Today, we won an extension of the student loan payment pause through January 2022.

Thank you, President Biden. Now it’s time to cancel student debt.

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

Thanks @SeattleGayNews!
https://t.co/kOjgZWBN2C

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

... and we say, "GAME ON."

[Rep. Pramila Jayapal @RepJayapal]

Today would be a great day for @POTUS to cancel at least $50,000 of student loan debt per borrower. That would be life changing for millions.
​​https://t.co/qWlmmLZ60P

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

The expanded monthly #ChildTaxCredit starts tomorrow.

For #WA09, this means 39,800 households and 121,400 children benefiting only TEMPORARILY as we continue to accept Band Aids where we should be using our majority to push for lasting relief.

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

🧐 No lie detected.

[Cori Bush @CoriBush]

Maybe it’s just me, but the next time our government is trying to make a multi-billion dollar investment, I think it should go to affordable housing, free college, transforming public safety, Medicare for All, and the Green New Deal, not to billionaires trying to go to space.

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

🎶 Reunited and it feels so good... 🎶

🚆First time back on the light rail since the pandemic started, and I've missed it so much! Infrastructure is an equity issue, folks. Let's pass a Green New Deal and get America moving!

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

We are #TeamTurner!

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

The upcoming congressional election in Ohio has everything to do with the future of the Democratic Party. Will Democrats stand with the working class and have the courage to take on wealthy special interests? I know that @ninaturner will, which is why I strongly support her.

[Rep. Pramila Jayapal @RepJayapal]

Storms will continue to get worse.

Droughts will get worse.

Wildfire seasons will get worse.

UNTIL we act on climate change. It can’t wait any longer.

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

We need #MedicareForAll and we need it YESTERDAY.

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

My son's diabetes alarm is going off, so I'm up for the next hour to make sure the insulin I gave him brings him back into a safe range.

68% percent of uninsured patients pay the full list price for insulin ($175-$300/vial, 2-3 cials/month). This keeps me up at night, too.

[Krystal Marx for WA @KrystalForWA]

So... that's anywhere from $11,270/yr to to $18,900 just on diabetes supplies and medication for someone without insurance.

$939.16 to $1,575 per MONTH.

So when I say we choose between "pay for medical care" or "stay housed", I mean it.