Archive for August 2024
Don’t take Asian American voters for granted
The return of the Democratic National Convention to Chicago inevitably brings back to mind the events of 1968 and the violent clashes between police and anti-Vietnam War protesters. I can…
Read MoreCapitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state capital. “We’re allowing history to…
Read MoreAs DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’
CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago, national party leaders referred to Illinois as a key part of the…
Read MoreIn largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket
SPRINGFIELD – Democrats gathered in Springfield Wednesday for their annual rally at the Illinois State Fair amid a surge of enthusiasm and a renewed sense of optimism about their chances…
Read MoreState Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Named President-Elect of National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Illinois State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D) has been named President-Elect of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization serving the nation’s 7,386 state lawmakers and…
Read MoreOnline Registration for Speaker Welch’s DNC Bash Now Open Plus More House Dems Events
It’s finally here! 🤩 Guest registration is now open for Speaker Welch’s DNC celebration, Black Excellence in Bleu. Join him and Democratic leaders from across the nation on Wednesday, August…
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