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Cook County Young Dems Elect New Executive Board
On Thursday, August 15th, the Cook County Young Dems elected a new executive board, followed by a celebratory fundraiser. The new board will consist of the following: Chakena D. Sims - Chair Dedrick Rents - Executive Vice Chair Nicole Lynch Stevens - City Vice Chair Christopher Ryan Crisanti - West Suburban Vice Chair (second term) … Continue reading Cook County Young Dems Elect New Executive Board
POLICY BRIEF: House Bill 2691, the RISE Act
[This piece was written by Organization member Sara Meeks] “Illinois will always be a welcoming state,” Gov. Pritzker declared as he signed bill into law at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the face of President Trump’s recent xenophobic policies and ICE raids this June. Filed by Rep. Lisa Hernandez, the RISE Act aims … Continue reading POLICY BRIEF: House Bill 2691, the RISE Act
POLICY BRIEF: House Bill 2495, Expansion of Reproductive Rights
[This piece was written by Organization member Bella Perez] Introduction Various legislative bodies in the Midwest have recently imposed laws that limit the ability of what women can and cannot do when it comes to their reproductive rights. On May 9th, the Missouri General Assembly passed House Bill 1226, similar to a recently passed Alabama … Continue reading POLICY BRIEF: House Bill 2495, Expansion of Reproductive Rights
2019 4th of July Parade
The Brookfield Democratic Organization participated in Brookfield's 4th of July parade. Congressman Chuy Garcia came out to brookfield and marched with us! Below are photos from the event.
