Share what you're thankful for ➡️

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Hi John,

Even among all the chaos, there's a lot to be thankful for this year. Ahead of the holiday this week, I wanted to reflect and reach out with a few things that I'm really grateful for:

1️⃣ My wife, Grace. Having spent the better part of a decade together, I am so grateful to have her love and support through it all.
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2️⃣ My staff. My staff are literally what keeps my campaign going – I am so glad I get to work with such intelligent, passionate and hardworking people everyday.

3️⃣ Progressive organizers and organizations across Illinois. Without their tireless work to advocate for our biggest issues, we wouldn't have been able to make any of the progress we have now.

4️⃣ People like you, John! Whether you've been with me since day one, or just found out who I was, your support is crucial to building a strong base of support for my campaign and ensuring I can continue to be a strong voice for our community.

John, I am so grateful to have folks like you in my corner as we head into 2024.
But really, that's enough about me. Today, I'd really love to hear from you! Will you take a minute to share some of the things you're thankful for this year? ([link removed])
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Thank you,
Sen. Robert Peters

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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.

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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.

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