The Activist Podcast Interview with Helga Luest
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Incumbent delegates called vulnerable with three open seats in MoCo legislative District 18
April 18, 2018 By Glynis Kazanjian For Maryland Reporter “Women are beginning to emerge as top tier candidates in Montgomery’s competitive District 18 legislative race at the same time some politicos are saying incumbent Del. Al Carr and Del. Jeff Waldstreicher, who is running for Senate, may be vulnerable.” Full Article…
Continue readingThe Facts – Second Statement about Waldstreicher
Given Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher’s public, on-the-record comment about me, I would like to provide further clarification and documentation of what transpired and some background. Last Saturday I released a statement: In December, Senate candidate Jeff Waldstreicher suggested to me that I do him “a favor” by running in the Senate race. I was shocked, offended, and felt disrespected. The request …
Continue readingA Statement from Helga Luest
March 3, 2018 #MeToo in Montgomery County I was moved by the statement made by Senator Kagan yesterday about her experiences with sexual harassment and, unfortunately, a very recent groping incident. The reality is that even in this #MeToo climate, many men continue to use their power and influence to harass, abuse, and silence others. In politics, and as a …
Continue readingHelga Luest Interview on Public Interest Podcast
February 02, 2018 OVERCOMING TRAUMA & FOSTERING HEALING Helga Luest, a Democratic candidate for state delegate and former President of Witness Justice and Mission Works Communications, speaks about her history for being an advocate, a survivor of trauma, and a facilitator of dialogue designed to both foster healing and the formation of healthy relationships. http://www.publicinterestpodcast.com/2018/02/overcoming-trauma-fostering-healing.html
Continue readingMD Candidate Hopes to Trend “Low-Carb” Campaign – Digital Canvassing, Modernization
Rockville, MD (January 3, 2018) – Maryland Delegate Candidate Helga Luest announced today that she plans to run a modern, personable, and sustainable campaign. After considering the traditional approaches, she announced today her commitment to an environmentally-friendly approach to campaigning. At the core of Luest’s decision is her intention to lead this campaign in a way that matches how she, …
Continue readingHelga Luest Launches Campaign for Maryland Delegate in District 18
Victim Advocate and Policy Expert Pledges Commitment to Positive Social Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2017 ROCKVILLE, MD – Helga Luest launched her campaign today to represent District 18 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Luest, a Rockville resident, is a nationally known advocate for trauma victims, having herself been the victim of a violent crime. A communications executive, …
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