From a verified voter in Marengo, ILSupport community gardening in our schools
The Thriving Community Gardens Act seeks to authorize the use of federal education funds for developing and maintaining school and community gardens. This is a worthwhile endeavor that can benefit students and communities in multiple ways. Teaching gardening skills is indeed a valuable experience th
From a constituent in Chicago, ILAfter you have celebrated this latest Mother’s Day, I hope you have decided to start caring about Palestinian mothers as well. I read an account of a Palestinian mother who tried IVF for ten years when she was finally successful. She had a child. After a decade, she was able to have a baby. Then the
From a constituent in Winfield, ILDemand ceasefire, facilitate aid for Israel-Hamas conflict
The latest violence between Israel and Hamas has caused immense suffering and loss of innocent lives. As an elected representative, I urge you to use your influence to demand an immediate ceasefire and facilitate massive humanitarian aid to the region. Providing weapons and funding that enable this
From a constituent in Chicago, ILIt absolutely baffles me how you can see all the information about Israel, a terrorist state, and not be screaming at the top of your lungs calling for a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid to poor in to Gaza - without restrictions. If it is not clear to you that Israel is a terrorist state you
From a constituent in Oak Park, ILDemand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza
END IT NOW: Demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza Demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza to stop the bloodshed and allow for desperately needed aid to reach the besieged territory. This senseless conflict has caused immense suffering, displacing hundreds of thousands an
From a constituent in Chicago, ILRequest for Immediate Presidential Pardon of Marilyn Mosby
Subject: Request for Immediate Presidential Pardon of Marilyn Mosby I am writing to you as a concerned citizen deeply committed to justice and fairness in our legal system. Today, I wish to bring to your immediate attention the case of Ms. Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State's Attorney,
From a verified voter in Batavia, ILUrgent: Trade Embargo Israel
I am writing to you urgently regarding the dire situation unfolding in Rafah, Gaza, where Israel’s relentless bombing campaign is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis, particularly by targeting vital healthcare infrastructure. Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP) has reported that Dr. Marwan Homs, head o
From a constituent in Worden, ILS.701 - Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023
This legislation is crucial in safeguarding the fundamental right to abortion access nationwide. By prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of abortion services, it upholds the principles of bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom. Furthermore, the inclusion of provisions ensuring im
From a constituent in Calumet City, ILGender-based violence, which disproportionately impacts women and girls, is a pervasive human rights violation that demands comprehensive action. Schools play a crucial role in shaping attitudes and behaviors from an early age. Requiring age-appropriate education on preventing gender-based violence,
From a verified voter in Chicago, ILDo they matter?
Dear [Elected Official’s Name], I write to you today with a heavy heart regarding the tragic loss of innocent lives in Gaza, exemplified by the heartbreaking images of two boys crushed under the rubble of a residential block bombed by Israel in Rafah. Just hours before they were murdered by Israel
From a constituent in Chicago, ILI am your constituent and I am fed up with “facility fees” added to medical bills. Even if the process were transparent, we have to pay them anyway to get to our doctor or have our outpatient procedures/tests performed. Some companies even add them on to tele-health phone calls. This is another w
From a constituent in Chicago, ILAmerica must support our closest ally countries unconditionally!
I’m a constituent from Chicago and longtime supporter of the Democratic Party, but the gradual abandonment of Israel during their existential war against Hamas is appalling. Every day I read about more blood libels being repeated by President Biden or his administration. As universities across the c
From a constituent in Chicago, ILI understand that Republicans in Congress have just rolled out a new proposal that cuts a full one-sixth of the budget for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This, at the same time that the H5N1 “bird flu” is ripping across America, decimating bird flocks and even infecting a few
From a constituent in Winfield, ILRespect student speech, avoid heavy-handed campus crackdowns
The recent surge in arrests and use of force against student protesters at universities across the nation is deeply concerning. While colleges have a responsibility to maintain safety on campus, responding to peaceful demonstrations with police violence and mass arrests undermines fundamental princi
From a constituent in Chicago, ILWhat a sad day, watching way too many democrats work with republicans to curtail free speech. Not only watching the curbing of our first amendment rights, but the energy put in to this bill could’ve gone in to something useful…healthcare, food security, rights of First Nations people, etc. But no, d
From a constituent in Chicago, ILYour work and votes criminalizing the protests on College campuses is a disgrace. Your devotion to exploding brown people into submission and then to make sure that any criticism of that is criminal is one of the most outrageous genocidal actions I've ever seen in my life. Voting for the Antisemitis
From a constituent in Chicago, ILAM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
I’m writing about the importance of preserving AM radio stations for dependable news, traffic, sports, weather and vital emergency updates. Unlike satellite radio or streaming, local broadcast radio is always available with no cellular data, subscription or signal required. Despite this, some auto
From a constituent in Scott Air Force Base, ILInvasion of Rafah
Palestinian civilians in Gaza deserve to LIVE. Please act NOW to stop the Israeli invasion of Rafah.
From a constituent in Chicago, ILAs of yesterday, 4/27, another grim milestone is passed in Israel's genocide - every single person in Gaza has no clean water. This includes all hospitals, all refugee encampments - everyone everywhere is now exposed to the already rapidly spreading water-borne illnesses. Cholera and other diseases
From a constituent in Chicago Heights, ILI’m a long Covid patient. I’ve had a lot of fatigue, brain fog, fainting, gastroparesis, jittery nerves, & couldn’t read books for 3yrs. I was recently evaluated @ Northwestern long Covid neurology clinic. During this appt, they discovered I had some cognitive decline & prescribed an old antiviral
From a constituent in Chicago, ILDo ANYTHING
Ceasefire now! Stop supporting genocide. I will not be voting in the 2024 election and will participate in any protest actions outside the DNC in 2024 until such time that Joe Biden and the US Government stop supporting genocide. Stop letting the future generations literally and metaphorically burn
From a constituent in Chicago, IL26 billions more dollars given to a terrorist state. No strings attached. While millions of Americans are struggling. I am a former teacher. I was disabled on the job. I had to resign from my dream position - teaching 8th grade social studies and science. I loved my job so much. It wasn’t without it
From a constituent in Chicago, IL“Is this the democracy we are supposed to be protecting?” This a comment on a video of police violence on peaceful protesters. A perfect question to ask as we watch students and professors brutalized for asking that their places of education do not profit off of genocide. There are no more univers
From a constituent in Chicago, ILNORTHWESTERN STUDENT PROTECTION
As an Illinois resident I am appalled to hear that Northwestern University is threatening to arrest peaceful protestors on campus. The student’s free speech must be protected, and it is shameful that the university is still investing in Israel despite Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians. As
From a constituent in Chicago, ILIt has become very clear since the start of Israel’s genocide that your votes belong solely to your donors, and in the past few weeks as you have voted to diminish First and Fourth Amendment rights, it has become even clearer that your goal is to stay in power and not to actually govern. I have wr
From a constituent in Palatine, ILCUT TIES WITH ISRAEL, CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE
the Zionist genocide against the people of Gaza is entering its 7th month with complacency and participation from nearly member of the international community. the US is responsible for the deaths of thousands by sending arms to Israel. this is a call for every public official in the US to campaign
From a constituent in Burr Ridge, ILRequest for Further Investigation into TikTok Ban Implications
The recent bipartisan bill passed by Congress, which threatens to ban TikTok due to concerns over its Chinese ownership and potential national security risks, raises significant concerns. This legislation, which gives ByteDance nine months to sell the app or face a nationwide ban, could have profoun
From a constituent in Peoria, ILThis is NOT the way to address the TikTok issue.
Hello! Distrust of our government is boiling over and allowing the cramming in of the TikTok bill to the Ukraine aid bill is a slap in the face to the millions of Americans earning income either through the app or as a result of the app. This is going to actively hurt American families and Ti
From a constituent in Carbondale, ILTikTok Ban
I do not support the TikTok ban. The corporate money given to congress and senate is the real reason that the ban is moving forward. This is a first amendment issue. No other social media app is being targeted like this. Please be transparent about the monies received from lobbyist group who are ant
From a constituent in Chicago, ILI strongly oppose the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, it targets one social media company over others that have the exact same issues. A better way to safeguard our data would be to create comprehensive consumer-privacy laws that would require apps like TikTo
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