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.
Carrying their concerns on their signs, many cited opposition to Trump’s actions and policies on such issues such as health care, immigration, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and mobilization of federal forces in U.S. cities.
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.
More than 40 people, some of whom brought their children, spent more than an hour hearing about how local lawmakers are responding to their concerns at the state and federal levels; most notably, healthcare.
"How will the Big Beautiful Bill actually impact people?"
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. This legislation would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require publicly traded companies to make quarterly disclosures to their shareholders detailing the types and amounts of political spending they engage in, ensuring greater transparency for investors and the public.