*|FNAME|*, I pissed off Tucker Carlson

Friend,

A few months ago, an incident downtown left a lot of people in and outside of Chicago talking about public safety and our "out of control" and "rowdy" teenagers.

But it wasn't an honest discussion – folks across the country levied racist remarks against our city and our community.

So I stood up to defend us. And Tucker Carlson didn't like that.

Screenshot of a broadcast of Tucker Carlson Tonight in which he talked about Sen. Robert Peters

Friend, I received a lot of backlash from the far-right for calling this incident "a mass protest against poverty and segregation", but let's look at the facts –

You cannot close down a young person's school and expect them to be satisfied with the status quo.

You cannot close down a young person's healthcare institution and expect them to be satisfied with the status quo.

You cannot have young people living cooped up in places that are mismanaged and run down and expect them to be satisfied with the status quo.

Of course I don't condone violence – that's a ridiculous misinterpretation. I just want an authentic conversation on what safety looks like in every zip code.

Instead, Tucker Carlson defended his position, defended far-right extremism, and called me out in the process.

And while Tucker will never stop his attacks, I'll never stop standing up for our people in Illinois and working to make their lives better.

I have a strong record in the State Senate, and I'm only more motivated to advocate for our neighborhoods in the years ahead.

But this incident, combined with my work to end cash bail in Illinois, makes me a clear target for conservative and cowardly leaders in 2024. Our team and I need your early support to set my next campaign up for success. Will you donate any amount today?

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Thank you,
Sen. Robert Peters

Senator Robert Peters was born in 1985 deaf and with a massive speech impediment. His biological mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and his adopted mother and father were a social worker and a civil rights lawyer. He saw first hand the impact and devastation of the racist war on drugs.

As he grew up, he admired the work his father did as a civil rights and criminal defense attorney, challenging wrongdoing by the police. This combined with the effect of the criminalization of addiction, inspired his work on criminal justice reform rooted in the safety, freedom, and wellness of all people.

A defining moment for Peters was the Great Recession, as he struggled to find work and lost his parents within a year and a half of each other. He found his power through political organizing in solidarity with a variety of organizations in Chicago fighting for justice.

As a state senator, Peters has championed the end of cash bail in Illinois after years of organizing around it before becoming a Senator. This legislative session alone, Peters has passed six bills out of the Senate, as he continues to push Illinois forward as a leader in criminal justice reform and true public safety for all. He chairs the Labor Committee in the Senate and is Chair of the Senate Black Caucus. He is focused on environmental justice, racial justice, economic freedom, and public safety for all.

Prefer to donate by mail? Please address a check to:
Peters for Illinois
PO Box 15118
Chicago, IL 60615-5139

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