State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is backing a plan to provide graduating high school students with the opportunity to register to vote by their school under House Bill 4339, which has been dubbed the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law.
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Daley, LaHood discuss rebooted ‘fair maps’ campaign in Illinois
Bill Daley and Ray LaHood are relaunching an effort to amend the Illinois Constitution and end partisan gerrymandering in state legislative districts, with a simpler plan than the 2016 effort that was struck down by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Illinois Electors cast votes for President and Vice President
Illinois’ 19 electors cast their votes for U.S. President and Vice President on Tuesday as part of the nation’s Electoral College process, with the votes to be counted on Jan. 6 during a joint session of Congress.
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Statement by Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton Following the Concession Speech of Vice President Kamala Harris:
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for President of the United States was a source of pride for the Democratic Party of Illinois, but the outcome has left many Democrats in fear of the future and motivated to continue fighting for an America that uplifts its people.
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Pritzker Praises Walz as ‘Proven Leader’ As Harris Selects Him for VP
Governor Tim Walz has been selected by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate, and Governor JB Pritzker has expressed his full support for the Harris-Walz ticket in the November election.
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President Biden, The Constitution and Race
Democrats are questioning President Biden’s age and ability to fulfill his duties, while ignoring the 25th Amendment and the Vice President’s qualifications, and are instead focusing on race and the potential for a Black woman to become President.
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The Good News In 2024: Poor People Are the New Swing Vote
We are bringing the everyday people who’ve demanded better wages from their bosses to Washington insist that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents make clear what they will do to address the needs of 135 million Americans who are living on the edge in the richest nation in the history of the world.
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Embracing Black Men’s Voices: Rebuilding Trust and Unity in the Democratic Party
The departure of Black men from the Democratic Party is rooted in a complex interplay of historical disenchantment, unmet promises, and a sense of disillusionment with the political establishment, and can be addressed through a journey of introspection and transformation, including dismantling institutional barriers and creating opportunities for economic empowerment, educational advancement, and social mobility.
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Biden and allies forge legal arsenal amid concern of Trump’s election sabotage
President Joe Biden and his allies are preparing for a potential showdown in the 2024 presidential election, with the Democratic National Committee and legal experts preparing to thwart any attempts at electoral subversion.
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The ascension of Hakeem Jeffries signals Democrats’ willingness to move on from the old guard
The change in Democratic leadership comes at a time when their Republican counterparts have seized control of the House, weaponized the U.S. Supreme Court, gerrymandered congressional maps throughout the country, and have used their pulpits to spark and spread messages of hate and division.
