Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary in Illinois with 39.8% of the vote, defeating two other Black women candidates, and if she wins in November, she could become the sixth Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Juliana for Illinois statement on Illinois U.S. Democratic Primary victory
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton’s victory in the Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic Primary has shown that Illinois is ready for bold leadership that will stand up to Donald Trump and put working people at the forefront.
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OP-ED: Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices
Local media organizations are urging the FCC to reject the proposed Nexstar-TEGNA merger, which would result in excessive corporate consolidation, reduced newsroom diversity, and increased retransmission fees for consumers.
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Overcoming fear and moving forward
Fear can be paralyzing, but a certain amount of fear is healthy and can prevent us from being hurt, and it is important to move forward and try new things despite the risks.
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As we prepare to lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m thinking about words that build coalitions
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy of uniting people across racial lines and his strategic use of words to build coalitions is remembered as he is laid to rest, and his work is continued by those who strive to use language that opens doors and allows people to see themselves in the solution.
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The Rotunda is too Small for Rev. Jesse Jackson
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.
