John, it's been a rough week, to say the least.

A second Trump presidency, combined with the right's hold on the legislature have left a lot of folks angry, sad, and most of all, scared.

Rightfully so — over the next four years, Trump and his MAGA lackeys have made it clear they're aiming to implement legislation that'll hurt working families, strip the American people of their rights, and advance an agenda that only serves the rich and powerful.

And while the far-right will do their best to undo the progress that's made Illinois a role model for change, I'm proud of the fact that we've got a Democratic governor and state legislature who understands the importance of protecting that progress.

We've got a way to go until the next election, but Democrats need to use that time to rethink strategy, reprioritize the policies that working families and individuals desperately need, and win big.

Until then, I'm going to continue to fight for what matters: workers' rights, criminal justice reform, and increased resources for our local communities.

I know this is tiring, but we've got to do all we can to fight against the extremism we're seeing from Donald Trump and his allies. I'm ready to do my part in Illinois, and I hope you'll join me. If you can, consider chipping in just $5 toward our continued fight. >>

Thank you,
Robert Peters




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