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Sen. Richard Durbin

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Verified VoterHighland Park, IL

Stop cuts to NIH funding

The planned $4 billion cut to National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding would severely impede medical progress and put countless lives at risk. This drastic reduction, which caps overhead funds for expenses like facilities and staff at a mere 15%, threatens to derail or delay critical stu

Map PinDixon, IL

I’m writing urge you to support the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation and work to reverse the decision to cap their funding. These cuts will devastate research institutions, lead to layoffs, and jeopardize the scientific progress we need to drive innovation and economic g

Map PinChampaign, IL

Visible resistance is critical. Please stand up against every action, every motion, every single thing attempted by Trump, Musk, and their Republican enablers. Gridlock everything until this coup is concluded. Hold up confirmation of nominees, block access to things. Heck, chain yourself to somethin

Map PinNew Berlin, IL

Stop cabinet confirmations until DOGE stops

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has raised significant concerns regarding potential violations of privacy, national security, and ethics laws. DOGE and its associates have been granted broad access to government systems and data, bypassing proper oversight and posin

Map PinWarrenville, IL

Reject Kash Patel's FBI nomination over Russia ties

The recent revelation that Kash Patel, the nominee for FBI Director, received $25,000 from a Russian filmmaker with ties to the Kremlin raises serious concerns about his independence and potential conflicts of interest. Patel's involvement in a documentary that portrayed him and other former Trump o

Map PinEvanston, IL

I am writing to vehemently suggest that somehow MUSK BE KICKED OUT OF THE TREASURY DEPT. !!!!! AND THAT HE LEAVE WITH HIS 20yr.old misfits. These are college students who should be back in school learning about how to save the Democracy!! HOW ARE RETIRED PEOPLE ABLE TO SURVIVE WITHOUT SOCIAL SECURI

Verified VoterChenoa, IL

Bondi Memo UnAmerican

Attorney General Pam Bondi stated in a memo: “Any attorney who, due to personal political views or judgments, declines to sign a brief, appear in court, refuses to advance good-faith arguments on behalf of the administration, or otherwise delays or impedes the Department’s mission, will be subject t

Verified VoterChenoa, IL

Support the First Amendment

How have we come so far?! This newest attack on our democracy is an affront to our constitution AND many of our citizens. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/eradicating-anti-christian-bias/ There is a reason the framers wanted separate church and state, and this is NOT separa

Map PinChampaign, IL

REFUSE ALL NOMINEES

I would like to first and foremost thank you for how outspoken you have been against Kash Patel. However, we are in a time of grave danger and congressional representatives need to be doing everything within their power to stop the illegal activities of the administration and its associates. Please

Verified VoterChicago, IL

Countering misinformation threats, upholding democratic principles through BlueSky platform

The concerning alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, catalyzed by Musk's acquisition of Twitter and reinstatement of Trump's account, poses an imminent threat to democracy and open discourse. This unholy partnership risks amplifying misinformation and extremist rhetoric on a massive scale, wi

Map PinChicago, IL

Stop Trump and Musk

Stop Trump & Musk! They are breaking the law and the country. They do not have the power to give away Americans’ private information to anyone they choose, including hackers. Trump cannot cut federal payments approved by Congress. They are NOT above they law! Convince Republicans these actions are k

Verified VoterArlington Heights, IL

STOP Neoreactionary Forces that are Capturing U.S. Government Infrastructure

A recently circulated memorandum titled “Subject: Capture of U.S. Critical Infrastructure by Neoreactionaries“ dated Feb. 5, 2025 has reached the highest levels of government and has been independently verified by multiple sources, outlines what may be the most significant threat to American democra

Verified VoterChenoa, IL

Save Our Nation

Connecticut’s Representative Jahana Hayes, a member of Congress, has been denied entry to the Department of Education building. The building is currently locked with a private security contractor manning the doors. This is NOT transparency. This is NOT legal! Please, act to save our Democracy! The e

Verified VoterDeerfield, IL

Elon Musk

I am writing in deep concern over Elon Musk’s involvement in governmental affairs, particularly in the fabricated DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) position which does not exist within any legitimate government structure and to which he was neither elected nor approved by Congress. This unp

Map PinMachesney Park, IL

I’m writing to express my outrage over Elon Musk’s unlawful and undemocratic takeover of the federal government, and I ask that Rep. Darin LaHood… — Forcefully speak out against an unelected billionaire having undue influence on and control over our government’s data, personnel, and payment system

Verified VoterCarbondale, IL

Unconstitutional White House Faith Office

The establishment of a White House Faith Office raises significant constitutional concerns regarding the separation of church and state. Appointing Paula White, who has made extremely offensive statements praying for miscarriages, is an affront to core American values of religious freedom and tolera

Verified VoterAlsip, IL

We need to hear from ALL of you more. You are not on media enough. You need to saturate the airwaves to drown out maga voices Let's go folks!

Verified VoterHampshire, IL

Reject RFK Jr.'s nomination for spreading medical misinformation

RFK Jr.'s concerning history of spreading medical misinformation makes him unfit to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His false claims that Black people have different immune systems, linking vaccines to autism, and comparing public health agencies to Nazi death camps demonstrate a p

Map PinDixon, IL

I am opposed to Elon Musk and his minions having access to sensitive information and payment systems within our government. He must be stopped. He has no security clearance or authorization to dictate where any funds go! He must be stopped and arrested for trying to dismantle our democracy from with

Map PinRockford, IL

Time to impeach Trump and arrest Musk

I'm writing in regards to Trump and his administration and CITIZEN Musk ignoring every call to accountability and Trump and his elected officials completely breaking their oaths to the Constitution and just doing whatever they want. They need to be reminded that that's not how government works. I'm

Map PinAurora, IL

SHUT DOWN THE SENATE NOW! The window to save our democracy from Trump and Musk's cynical and illegal power grab is shrinking rapidly. We must cease any and all cooperation with this administration until they stop shredding our constitution. And with Republican Senators until they stop abdicating t

Map PinRockford, IL

Stop Elon and trump!

I'm going on record to say that I am opposed to Elon Musk and his minions having access to sensitive information and payment systems within our government. He must be stopped and held accountable. He has no security clearance or authorization to dictate where any funds go! He must be stopped and arr

Verified VoterLibertyville, IL

Please provide VISIBLE, VOCAL resistance

Hello. I’m contacting you to ask for your continued loud, visible leadership against the “Musk administration.” I know we are the minority party. As such, please do WHATEVER YOU CAN, and, in particular, gum up the works. Slow things down. Refuse unanimous consent. Also, please be vocal and visible i

Verified VoterO Fallon, IL

Vote NO on nominees

My family and I ask that you vote no on Trump's nominees. They are all part of Project 2025's plan to destroy our democratic system in favor of authorita rian rule. That I would have to ask this in such dangerous times is shocking to me. We inherited this republic and its rule by consent of the peop

Map PinBatavia, IL

I am troubled by unelected billionaires like Elon Musk wielding outsized influence over government affairs. The recent hiring of the 22-year-old Akash Bobba to Musk's Department of Government Efficiency exemplifies the risks of inexperienced individuals gaining access to sensitive systems. While see

Map PinUrbana, IL

Reject Trump's unconstitutional, unethical executive orders now

These executive orders from the Trump administration are extremely concerning and pose grave threats to our democratic institutions, civil liberties, and the well-being of the American people. They seek to undermine constitutional checks and balances, strip away rights and legal protections for vuln

Map PinUrbana, IL

Oppose All Trump Executive Orders

I, a constituent from Urbana, Illinois, condemn a US takeover of Gaza, want to see “DOGE” officials prosecuted for an illegal data breach, oppose shuttering the department of education, want to protect Medicaid funding, stop the dismantling of USAID, demand congress restore CDC guidance pages, oppos

Map PinLibertyville, IL

Impeach Treasury Secretary Bessent for abuse of public trust

The actions of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in granting Elon Musk unprecedented access to confidential financial data are an alarming abuse of power and violation of public trust. By handing over the metaphorical keys to the Treasury to a private individual with potential conflicts of interest,

Map PinPalatine, IL

Please do not vote for any Cabinet Nominee

Please do not vote for any Trump administration cabinet nominees until Elon Musk has had his access removed. Please slow the process as much as possible for nominee.

Map PinSpringfield, IL

Vote No on HR722

I urge you to reconsider H.R. 722, the bill to restrict reproductive rights nationwide. This uncompromising legislation would have devastating consequences for women's health and autonomy over their own bodies. Respect for personal freedom and medical privacy should be paramount. Criminalizing abort

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