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Howard Rosenblum for Congress

@howardforil.bsky.social

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Democratic Candidate for US Representative, IL-09 Howard is a civil rights litigator who has taken on Donald Trump and will fight his radical agenda in Congress Learn more at HowardRosenblum.com

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Aug 5

To run for Congress, we need to gather 3,000 petition signatures from Democrats in the district. If you can help, we'll bring you everything you need to ask friends, neighbors, and voters to get Howard on the ballot.

Visit www.howardrosenblum.com/volunteer to sign up!

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jul 31

As accessibility, healthcare, and critical social services are under attack, we must be more visible — and fight back harder — than ever. We're happy to close out Disability Pride Month with a celebration of how far we've come!

Check out our recap from this year's parade.

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jul 30

Expanding access to healthcare is one of the key pillars of my campaign. I'm proud to celebrate 60 years since the United States created Medicare and Medicaid — a system that today serves 40% of Americans.

#medicare #medicaid #HealthcareIsARight

Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jul 3

This week, I taught voters how to sign what I think about Trump's spending bill... It’s the Big Bullshit Bill.

Voters are rightfully angry about tax breaks for the wealthy while $1 trillion is cut from Medicaid. I'm furious, too!

In Congress, I'll call them out and fight for everyday residents.

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jun 26

Whatever your skillset, we need your help to make this campaign a success!

You can host a meet + greet, help us fundraise, or volunteer here in Illinois -- all while powering our campaign.

Sign up at: HowardRosenblum.com/volunteer

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jun 25

Visit my website for more on my background and plans to fight for IL-09: www.howardrosenblum.com

Accomplishments — Howard Rosenblum for Congress

Howard successfully sued the Trump administration, corporations, and educational institutions for accessibility.

www.howardrosenblum.com

Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jun 25

As a civil rights litigator, I've become a nationally recognized attorney and advocate -- for disability rights and beyond.

Howard mid-sign during a presentation, with text reading, "Nationally recognized attorney and advocate. Howard spent 13 years as CEO CEO of the National Association of the Deaf and founded a Chicago nonprofit, Deaf Equality."

Howard presenting at a protest in front of the US Capitol, with text reading, "And now running to fight for you in Congress! Visit HowardRosenblum.com to learn more."

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jun 25

I fought Donald Trump -- and won. I advised both the Obama and Biden administrations on accessibility for everyone.

The National Association of the Deaf legal team at the White House with the text "Howard fought Donald Trump -- and won. He triumphed against the Trump White House to compel provision of sign language interpreters for all White House press briefings."

Howard with President Barak Obama at a table with other advisors, with text reading, "He advised the Obama and Biden administrations on accessibility. Appointed to the US Access Board, White House roundtables, and congressional hearings."

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jun 25

Why am I right for Congress? Simple: decades of experience using our legal system to advance accessibility, equality, and justice.

Meet me 🧵

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jun 24

I don’t want to run just because I’m a deaf person. I’m running because of the skills that I have.

That being said, there has never been a person who was a culturally Deaf signing person in any legislative seat in any state or the national level.

Read more: evanstonroundtable.com/2025/06/24/i...

Attorney Howard Rosenblum joins race for Schakowsky's seat

Howard Rosenblum, a deaf attorney, is running for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, aiming to advocate for disability justice and combat misuse of power.

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Howard Rosenblum for Congress @howardforil.bsky.social · Jun 23

I'm running for Congress in Illinois' 9th District.

I'm not a politician; I hold them accountable. I've spend decades fighting in Washington and at home, fighting for the most vulnerable.

Now I'm stepping up to take that fight back to Trump and the radical agenda to take away our rights.

Press release: Civil rights attorney Howard Rosenblum announces candidacy for Illinois’ Ninth District.
Skokie resident takes his legal track record defending rights to the fight against Trump’s radical agenda.
Howard Rosenblum, born and raised in Skokie and nationally recognized civil rights attorney, announced today that he is running for U.S. Representative in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.
Rosenblum, who has spent more than three decades fighting for civil rights and disability justice, is stepping forward at a critical time for the nation. "This is a campaign to restore the foundations of our democracy,” Rosenblum said. “I know how important equality under the law and full opportunity through civil rights is. My legal experience fighting back is exactly what we need in Washington right now."
After becoming totally deaf at the age of two due to meningitis, Rosenblum’s journey defied the odds. He attended Evanston Township High School, earned a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona, and obtained his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Over the past 33 years as a legal advocate, he is one of the country’s leading voices in disability rights — litigating for 19 years in Illinois then serving for 13 years as CEO and Director of Legal Services at the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and now advocating through his own non-profit, Deaf Equality.
Rosenblum’s legal advocacy has led to landmark victories — including successfully challenging the Trump administration in federal court to achieve accessibility within the Presidency. His work has ensured equal access across public institutions, universities, hospitals, and Fortune 500 companies.
“I’m not a politician; I hold them accountable,” Rosenblum said. “I’ve spent decades fighting in Washington and at home, fighting for the most vulnerable. Now I’m stepping up to take that fight back to Trump and the radical agenda to take away our rights.”