Rodriguez on Congress

Site will be re-purposed in the coming weeks.

[Junius Rodriguez @JuniusRodriguez]

"For those among us who entered the time of the pandemic already facing economic insecurity or other forms of social distress, the increased burdens brought by the current difficult times have proven to be almost overwhelming." #EAUFcares

[Junius Rodriguez @JuniusRodriguez]

"The greatest menace to freedom is an inert people; that public discussion is a political duty; and that this should be a fundamental principle of the American government."— Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her 2012 book, My Own Words

[Junius Rodriguez @JuniusRodriguez]

Participating in “Wading into Politics: A Panel Discussion of Key Issues facing the US & Central Illinois” on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. along with Ray LaHood, Former Sect of Transportation and US Representative & Frank Mackaman, Director of the Dirksen Congressional Center. @PeoriaWorld

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

Poetry of the moment.
https://t.co/EWdJ9oq6dw

[Yo-Yo Ma @YoYo_Ma]

In these days of anxiety, I wanted to find a way to continue to share some of the music that gives me comfort. The first of my #SongsOfComfort: Dvořák – "Going Home”

Stay safe.

[Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov]

When Coach O speaks, we all listen.

For more information on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit: https://t.co/89sZCjY9n3

@Coach_EdOrgeron @LADeptHealth

#lagov #lalege #COVID19

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

“Bridging the Divide: A Public Service Leadership Program” has students develop conversations & relationships to move us beyond our ideological metaphorical silos. Yesterday, in the shadow of other silos, great conversations took place. #EurekaCollege #UChiPolitics #ArrupeChicago

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

Here's the link to the PBS NewsHour story on Bridging the Divide: https://t.co/wIejyPlkFL

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

PBS NewsHour airs a segment today (May 21) featuring the “Bridging the Divide” program. Taped during the Eureka (Central IL) weekend of BtD, University of Chicago, Arrupe College of Loyola, & Eureka College students learned to challenge assumptions about Chicago vs. Downstate.

[Treasurer Michael Frerichs @ILTreasurer]

Excited to meet with first generation college students, student leaders, and President Wright from @EurekaCollege to discuss the costs of, and solutions to, the student debt crisis.

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

If you're in the area, Heart House will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser this coming Thursday (April 26) in Eureka, IL. Come out and enjoy great food to support an outstanding cause!

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

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[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

Note: The January 15 NOW meeting has been cancelled due to weather conditions. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

On November 6, I carried four-out-of-the-five precincts in Peoria Heights (Richwoods Township), where the vote tally was:

LaHood – 1030 votes (50.9 percent)
Rodriguez – 993 votes (49.1 percent)

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

I will be serving on a panel tomorrow night (Tues, Jan. 15) at a meeting of the Peoria chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). The meeting will take place at Peoria Pizza Works-Peoria Heights (3921 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616), and it begins at 6:30 p.m.

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

I’m looking forward to being back in Peoria Heights—friendly turf. It was the location of our campaign office during the past election cycle.

[Susan Glasser @sbg1]

That sound you hear is historians, everywhere, weeping...

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

We have now entered into 25th Amendment territory.

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

You will see a brief social media hiatus at this location, but the site will be repurposed to that of being a platform for critical observation of political affairs as we move forward. Stay tuned, and keep the faith.

All the best,

Junius

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

After 622 days of active campaigning, my effort to seek the post of U.S. Representative for the IL-18 congressional district ended last evening. Although the outcome was not the one for which I had hoped, it was a valuable experience nonetheless.

[Rodriguez on Congress @18thIL]

I will soldier on to support those candidates for office who support the common sense policies that are necessary to move our communities and our nation forward.