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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
Yes, It Matters

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
The Bullies among Us

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The Stench on the Bench

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
We Need a Media Makeover

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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Democratic Party of Illinois Statement on Tuesday’s Election

November 6, 2024
Chicago, IL — As votes for down-ballot races continue to be counted, the Democratic Party of Illinois released the following statement: “Like many Democrats across the country, we are… Read More

On Election Day, Illinois Democrats Rally for Voter Turnout For Every Race on the Ballot

November 5, 2024
Chicago, IL – On Election Day, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez was proud to stand alongside U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Representatives Danny Davis (IL-07) and Jonathan… Read More

In Addison, DPI Chair Lisa Hernandez, U.S. Representatives Jesus 'Chuy' García and Delia Ramirez Encourage Voters in DuPage to Get Out the Vote

November 4, 2024
Addison, IL -- On Sunday, the Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez set out to inform, rally and empower DuPage County’s Latino community alongside U.S. Representatives Jesus… Read More

Governor Pritzker Encourages Income-Eligible Families to Apply for LIHEAP Utility Bill Assistance

From: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
November 1, 2024
LIHEAP applications expanded to include all income-eligible households starting November 1 CHICAGO - On November 01, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic… Read More

This Halloween, Don’t Get Tricked by the GOP

October 31, 2024
Chicago, IL -- In a stunning display of hypocrisy, and despite Donald Trump and the Illinois GOP historically sowing doubt in early and mail-in voting, the National Republican Congressional Committee… Read More
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