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Op-Ed: “I Hate Illinois Nazis”: Why Bipartisan Opposition to Extremism Matters Most political disagreements are healthy. The simple truth is reasonable people can and often do...

The party argued that Bailey's refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden's victory reflects continued alignment with Trump's claims about the election. #democrats #bailey #elections

The award honors the Clerk's Office for developing the "Defenders of DA'mocracy" program in partnership with the Chicago Bears. The initiative introduced Early Voting sites at suburban high schools while allowing eligible students to serve as Election Judges during the March 2026 Illinois gubernatorial primary election. #cookcounty #award #election

“The end of birthright citizenship would have undermined the Constitution, left pregnant women with stateless children, and uprooted entire communities,” Hernandez said. #citizenshiip #supremecourt #democratic

"Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision affirms what Illinois has long understood: when voters cast their ballots on time and follow the rules, their voices deserve to be heard," Gordon said. #supremecourt #monicagordon #mailballot

Clinton, who served as First Lady, U.S. senator from New York, secretary of state and the Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nominee, is expected to discuss issues related to democratic participation, voting rights, civic policy and efforts to engage future generations of voters. #hillaryclinton #rainbowpush #convention

Organizers say the discussion will center on the continued importance of the Voting Rights Act, the role elections play in shaping public policy, and the need for year-round civic engagement beyond Election Day. #townhall #monicagordon #democracy

“For decades, Section 2 has been the primary tool used to ensure that when representation is drawn unfairly, there is a clear path to hold it accountable,” Gordon said in the statement. #cookcounty #votignrights #ruling

Organizers describe the initiative as one of the most expansive efforts to ensure Illinois’ role in the semiquincentennial celebration is inclusive and representative of communities statewide. #anniversary #stories

They argued in their motion that they each devote significant resources to registering their members to vote, and they fear the lawsuit could result in a ruling that undermines those efforts. #lawsuit #votingrights #labor