Rev. Jesse Jackson spent a lifetime fighting for justice and equality, and while he was denied the honor of lying in the Capitol Rotunda, his legacy of disruption and activism will continue to shape American democracy.
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Letter to the editor: Joliet Central Students Lead Powerful Walkout for Education and Unity
On Friday morning, students from Joliet Central High School organized a peaceful walkout to demonstrate their commitment to education, unity, and civic engagement, and were met with support from the community.
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Keep Doing Your Best: The best we can do right now is the best we can do.
We should use our voices to influence those who serve us, while also praying for our leaders and continuing to do our part to make a difference in our communities.
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Maduro and Putin, one in, one out
Nicolas Maduro is the former President of Venezuela. He’s been in power since 2013 and has been accused of being a dictator due to electoral fraud, human rights abuses, corruption and severe economic hardship. He is in a Brooklyn, New York jail. He and his wife Cilia Flores were arrested by US troops and taken […]
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A Year of Service, Progress, and Partnership Across the 40th District
Sen. Patrick Joyce expresses gratitude for the 40th District’s generosity, resilience, and hard work, and highlights the progress made in education, infrastructure, and services for veterans and farmers, while looking forward to the new year with a focus on protecting essential services and increasing access to affordable healthcare.
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We Need The Good News of Christmas
Christmas is a time of good news, as the birth of Jesus brought joy to the world and offers us peace, love, and hope to overcome our struggles.
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The Voting Rights Act Is Under Threat. So Are Workers’ Rights
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is under threat by recent Supreme Court decisions and proposed legislation, which could weaken worker power and democracy, and must be defended by labor unions and Congress.
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True Holiday Spirit
Giving without expecting anything in return is the true spirit of the holidays, and the most valuable gifts are those that cannot be bought in stores, such as love, time, and help.
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PRAYING FOR HOPE
Reverend Jesse Jackson has been a beacon of hope for generations of Black Americans, teaching them to maintain hope in the face of adversity and to fight for a better day.
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The Christmas Spirit
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of grief and loss, and we must focus on the light of the Christ child to help us navigate the darkness and spread love and hope to those around us.
