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Friend, 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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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.

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