In this episode, Yen Bailey shares her inspiring journey from refugee to grassroots political candidate, emphasizing the importance of accountability, community engagement, and fighting for working families. We explore her perspective on political reform, her personal background, and how living through hardship shapes her approach to policy and representation.Key topics:

• Yen Bailey’s immigrant family story and its influence on her values
• The challenges and rewards of grassroots campaigning in a gerrymandered district
• The importance of accountability and transparency in government
• Building infrastructure and constituent services in rural and underrepresented areas
• The impact of personal experience working as a guardian ad litem on policy perspectives
• Why fighting for healthcare, economic justice,  ...