1. Short Stump Speech Paragraph (30–45 seconds, for forums, events, or video intros)

"Good morning, neighbors across IL-05 — from Lake View to Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park to North Park and beyond. I'm Ellen Corley, a former teacher and lifelong organizer who’s spent decades exposing corruption and demanding accountability right here in Chicago. I’m running for Congress because we can organize block by block and build consensus among working families, small business owners, educators, renters, and homeowners to fix what’s broken in Washington. That means ending corruption by prosecuting abuses of power, slashing wasteful military spending to fund education, healthcare, and infrastructure; securing Medicare for All by closing tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy and Wall Street; overhauling our justice system to end cash bail, abolish private prisons, and invest in restorative justice and mental health courts; reforming elections for real transparency and direct constituent input through tools like 'Your Voice, Her Vote'; protecting civil liberties; transitioning to clean energy and sustainable food systems; and fully funding education and social supports. It means ending the outsized influence of AIPAC and other foreign-agent lobbies in our elections, so American policy reflects the will of our people — not donor-class pressure. And it means supporting Palestinian rights through a just one-state solution that recognizes Palestine as a state under international law, with equal rights and dignity for all. No corporate PAC money, no compromise on people-first priorities. When we unite around these shared goals, we show Washington what true district-powered leadership looks like. Let’s build that future together. Join us at ellenois.net."

2. Social Media Post (X/Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram — concise, shareable, with call to action)

"IL-05 neighbors: We deserve foreign policy that puts American interests and human rights first — not the influence of any foreign lobby.

As your candidate for Congress, I’m Ellen Corley, and my 25-point platform delivers real systemic change:

• End corruption & redirect billions from endless military budgets to fund people — education, health, infrastructure.
• Secure Medicare for All by taxing Wall Street loopholes and algorithmic trades.
• Overhaul justice: End cash bail, abolish private prisons, build restorative & mental health solutions.
• Reform elections: Outlaw SuperPACs, mandate secure voting, and create 'Your Voice, Her Vote' for direct input.
• End AIPAC influence — no more foreign-agent lobbies distorting U.S. policy and elections.
• Support Palestinian rights — back a just one-state solution recognizing Palestine as a state under international law, with equal rights and dignity for all.
• Protect civil liberties, phase out nuclear power, moratorium on new GMOs, fully fund education & social supports.

This campaign is about organizing our neighborhoods and building consensus to challenge Washington’s broken system — together. No corporate money. People-powered only.

Sign up to volunteer, host a listening session, or contribute: ellenois.net/volunteer

Your voice matters. Let’s make it heard in Congress. #EllenForIL05 #EndAIPACInfluence #JusticeForPalestine"

(Pro tip: Pair with a graphic showing unity across diverse IL-05 communities or a clean platform icon list — visuals of people coming together strengthen the message.)

3. Door-Knocking Script (Conversational opener + key points + close — for volunteer training)

Opener: "Hi, I’m [Your Name], volunteering with Ellen Corley’s campaign for Congress in our 5th District. Ellen’s a former Chicago teacher and community organizer who’s spent years exposing corruption and building accountability. She’s running to organize our neighborhoods and build consensus so we can tackle the big issues facing families here — do you have a quick minute?"

If yes — key points (1–2 minutes, weave in the new positions):

• "Ellen's 25-point platform addresses systemic problems directly: ending corruption and abuse of power, cutting military overspending to invest in our schools, healthcare, and infrastructure.
• She champions Medicare for All, funded fairly by closing loopholes that let the wealthy and corporations avoid taxes.
• On justice, it’s real reform — ending cash bail, closing private prisons, and shifting to restorative justice, mental health courts, and community safety.
• Election integrity is key: outlaw SuperPACs, ensure secure voting, and create tools for direct constituent input so your voice guides decisions.
• On foreign policy, Ellen opposes the influence of AIPAC and other foreign lobbies in our elections — American policy should reflect our values and our people, not outside pressure. She supports Palestinian rights through a just one-state solution that recognizes Palestine as a state under international law, with equal rights and dignity for everyone.
• The broader vision includes protecting civil liberties, sustainable energy and food policies, fully funding education, and expanding social supports — all without corporate PAC money, because this campaign is powered by people like you."

Close/ask: "What issues matter most to you right now — healthcare, justice, corruption, foreign policy, or something else? [Listen actively.] That’s exactly why Ellen’s platform speaks to so many of us. Would you be open to a yard sign, campaign updates, or joining a neighborhood listening session? Here’s a flyer with the full platform highlights. Thanks for chatting — we’re building real change by working together!"

These pieces now clearly reflect Ellen’s full vision — including her principled stand against AIPAC influence and her support for Palestinian rights via a one-state solution — while keeping the focus on unity, organizing, and consensus-building across our district’s diverse communities.

Next? Would you like a one-pager platform summary for handouts that highlights these positions, a longer-form statement for debates/forums, or adjustments for specific neighborhoods (e.g., areas with strong Arab-American or progressive Jewish communities)? Let me know how to support the next step!