Protecting Democracy
As the son of a civil rights lawyer, preserving a healthy democracy will always be one of my foundational priorities. There has been an alarming increase in attempts to disenfranchise voters in states across the country, and the federal government has a duty to stand against those anti-democratic efforts.
I was proud to cosponsor H.R. 1, the For the People Act, last Congress, which would end partisan gerrymandering, fix our broken campaign finance system, and protect access to the ballot box for Americans in every community.
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By Marie Wilson
Protesters at a “No Kings” rally Saturday in downtown Naperville brought with them a long list of reasons they oppose President Donald Trump’s administration as they pushed for a country governed with due process and democracy, not what they see as fear, hatred and authoritarianism.
By: NCTV17 Staff, NCTV17
A Naperville police officer on site estimated that more than 1,500 people attended the local demonstration.
The event was organized by Naperville photographer Emily Cummings and Pastor Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
In an earlier interview, Cummings said she felt compelled to act.
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - In response to the Trump administration's Big Beautiful Bill, Congressman Bill Foster and State Representative Dave Vella co-hosted a town hall Wednesday night.
In front of a generally friendly crowd in red McHenry County, U.S. Rep.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced the reintroduction of the Shareholder Political Transparency Act.