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Jenkintown’s Kleinman will run write-in campaign in primary - Montgomery News

Jenkintown’s Kleinman will run write-in campaign in primary – Montgomery News

After Nate was forced off the ballot - including by the Schwartz campaign's attempts to get Nate to pay their legal bills - the write-in campaign for NATHAN I. KLEINMAN begins! Read this local coverage in the Times Chronicle.
Politico - Schwartz contests 'Occupy' candidate's bid

Politico – Schwartz contests ‘Occupy’ candidate’s bid

By DYLAN BYERS | 2/21/12 4:32 PM EST Nate Kleinman, the Occupy Philadelphia protester who is running for Congress against Representative Allyson Schwartz, will have to head to court to defend his right to stay on the ballot. Last Tuesday, Kleinman’s campaign submitted more than 1,500 signatures to the election board, meeting the 1,000-signature...
NBC 10 Philadelphia - 'Occupy' Runs for Congress

NBC 10 Philadelphia – ‘Occupy’ Runs for Congress

Occupy’ Runs for Congress Nathan Kleinman to challenge incumbent Allyson Schwartz in Democratic primary By Steve Highsmith Occupy activist and congressional candidate Nathan Kleinman was joined on Tuesday by retired police officer Ray Lewis. An “Occupy” challenger to a Democratic incumbent has entered a Democratic primary race for Congress in the...
The Inquirer | Philly.com interview

The Inquirer | Philly.com interview

"Nate Kleinman, 29, of Jenkintown, is regarded by some observers as the first significant political candidate to emerge from the Occupy Wall Street movement."
We're on the ballot!

We’re on the ballot!

It's official, the signatures are in and Nate will be a candidate on the 2012 Democratic Primary ballot for congressman of the 13th district of Pennsylvania.
Are you in the *new* 13th district?  Have you registered?

Are you in the *new* 13th district? Have you registered?

We want to engage the people of Philadelphia and Montgomery County, the 99%. Be part of the discussion and come to solutions.
"We need to get big money out of electoral politics"

“We need to get big money out of electoral politics”

"Which is one thing most Occupiers would probably agree on." - Bobbi Penniman
Nate in the News: MSNBC, The Times Herald, and more!

Nate in the News: MSNBC, The Times Herald, and more!

Excitement continues to spread quickly about Nate's plan to run in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District.
Nate Discusses his Campaign on Current TV's Young Turks

Nate Discusses his Campaign on Current TV’s Young Turks

Cenk from Young Turks talks to Nate on Friday night’s show.
Nate Attends Candlelight Vigil for Egypt

Nate Attends Candlelight Vigil for Egypt

An inspiring and emotional day – standing in solidarity with the heroes and martyrs of Egypt, Tunisia, and the whole Arab Spring.
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Keystone Politics shout-out to Nate!

"I hope we’ll be hearing a lot more about this from Allyson Schwartz’s primary challenger, Nate Kleinman."

The Daily Pennsylvanian – Nate Kleinman to run for Congress

"Kleinman, a member of Occupy Philadelphia, will run in the Democratic primary for the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 13th district, which includes northeast Philadelphia. He will face the incumbent, Representative Allyson Schwartz, in the April 24 primary. Schwartz is currently serving her fourth term in office."
Occupy Philly F13 Independence Hall 12:00pm open conversation with Capt. Ray Lewis and Nate Kleinman

Occupy Philly F13 Independence Hall 12:00pm open conversation with Capt. Ray Lewis and Nate Kleinman

An opportunity to discuss strategy, principles, and ideas. Be part of the conversation! Solidarity!

Occupy Philly member Kleinman to challenge U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz in primary.

“We need to get money out of our politics as much as possible,” Kleinman said

Philadelphia Weekly: Q&A With “First Occupy Candidate” Nathan Kleinman, Who Is Running for the U.S. House

PW sits down with the human-rights activist looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz in the 13th District.
Occupier doesn't have time to chill

Occupier doesn’t have time to chill

"When you're an Occupy Philly activist and also running for U.S. Congress, you don't get much time for chillin"
Meet Nate!

Meet Nate!

Nate has a long history of working with those in need.  Read his entry at Wikipedia to learn more about his life and his work.

From Activist to Candidate

From NYMag.com: Not unlike the tea partiers before them, Occupy Wall Street protesters are attempting to move into more established political channels. Nathan Kleinman, a 29-year-old occupier from the Philadelphia chapter, plans to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 13th district. Kleinman had previous experience as a political aide on a...

Nate on Politico

Politico ran the first story about Nate's candidacy.