As they throw away their obituaries, tonight, was another reminder: there is no single mold for a Democratic winner.
Progressives won. Moderates won. Rural, suburban, urban —they all won. Black, White, Latino, AAPI — they all won. We won in the East, South, Midwest and West. Victories in races from City Council to Governor.
We are strongest because we reflect the diversity of the nation.
Stop trying to engineer the “perfect” type. Start recruiting people who can actually connect with the people in front of them.
Tip O’Neill was right then and he’s right now - All politics is (and remains) LOCAL. @TheDemocrats #Election2025
This is a disturbing court filing: A top ICE official “shockingly answered ‘No’ when asked if he agreed ‘agree that it's unconstitutional to arrest people for being opposed to Midway Blitz?’”
In Addison, Illinois an immigration agent using an American flag as a mask smashes a woman’s car window while her family sits in the vehicle. Video from social media.
Lots of people in town for the marathon enjoying the war torn hellscape that is Chicago - also named the Best Big City in the US by Condé Nast for the 9th year in a row!
Join me for my annual Summer Soirée on Wednesday, June 25th! Your support is critical as I continue to work hard to advance our shared priorities in Springfield and push back against the dangerous policies of the Trump administration.
Human trafficking victims are put through heartbreaking amounts of danger and trauma. @VoteAnnWilliams led Senate Bill 2323 through the House, which will help state agencies identify more trafficking victims and provide greater support.
Join my fellow Northside Democrats, @anacaprana and me on April 17th at 6pm for a discussion on how we can come together to take action against Trump’s reckless and harmful policies.
RSVP here: https://t.co/5PnKBkiESN
NEW: As Trump becomes president, Cook County Commissioner @BridgetDegnen wants the county to step up & provide more access to repro health services. She's pitching $2M in grants in the county budget. This could be big deal for @ChiAbortionFund: https://t.co/nSrpecTB0s @WBEZ
Ellen will be a strong and independent voice on the board - and ensure we all have a voice in the future of CPS. I look forward to partnering with Ellen and all the newly elected members of the Board to make sure all our schools are the best they can be. (2/2)
Congratulations to @ellenforedu Ellen Rosenfeld on her decisive victory and election to the first ever Chicago School Board! I was proud to support her campaign and grateful for her willingness to step up and run for this critical post. (1/2)
This man should not speak in a CPS school, let alone lead the board. His appointment elevates sexism and antisemitism. It is a no brainer to call for his immediate removal. The way he got here - overnight, without vetting, to complete a specific agenda - is 'Trumpian' by nature.
I support the growing number of calls for the resignation of Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson as President of the Chicago School Board; this is not the kind of leadership our students need and deserve. Also...vet much?!?!
If we can't take a stand for what's right now, I worry about what comes next for our community and for our city. Please join me in voting for @ellenforedu Ellen Rosenfeld for school board - and let your friends and neighbors know why this is so very important. (4/4)
Friends, I can't stress how important the Chicago school board elections are. A vote for candidate Ellen Rosenfeld @ellenforedu is a vote for accountability, a check and balance on the mayor and - most importantly - an opportunity to ensure our voices are heard. (1/4)
A stand for for responsible decision-making which puts the kids first...for honesty and integrity not lies, tricks and deception...for independent voices who will answer to us, not insiders who will advance a political agenda over what's best for our schools. (3/4)