We all have a lot more in common than we don’t. Perhaps the most diplomatic replies at the protest were, “Maybe (Trump) has some good ideas, but the way he does things is wrong” and “I can respect this. This is how protests should be done. … I don’t agree with this protest, but I can’t be mad about it here.”
Landmark Voting Rights Act is already on life support; will Supreme Court pull plug? Gutting guardrails on redistricting, new voter IDs, jeopardizing mail-in ballots, questioning voter machine, federal data grab nagging at our right
Federal grant funding of election infrastructure between 2019 and 2021 was about $400 million each year It was cut to $75M for 2022 and 2023, then $55M in 2024, and now $15M for 2025. A delegation of Illinois County Clerks requested a return to the $400M level and stressed the need for stability in fundingfrom year to year.
Contact federal officials to reject additional Proof of Citizenship requirements to cast ballots ‘An estimated 21 million Americans could be shut out from the ballot box, particularly rural voters, students, women, communities of color, and members of the military.’
Denise Moore unable to help wind down Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity after state pulled millions in grants
Peoria County instructed to award an appropriate amount in fees for Justin Penn, who represented Jessica Thomas in action against the county since October of 2021.
Hengst Foundation gift will boost $11M Peoria project for proposed Dee Hengst Amphitheater that was once planned for Washington
The courthouse clash between the two in their series of debates has shaped the way they are viewed today
Long-time restauranteur Frank Abnour says his secret recipe is ‘all about love’ plus these five things
Groups like Peoria 50501, Democracy 309, Fired Up, Indivisible are organizing organizers to stand up to government overreach and the Trump administration
