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We’re leading the fight to win real victories for people and the planet. ✊ People Over Profit. πŸ“ Illinois. πŸ‘‡ We Train. We Organize. We Educate.

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Illinois Democrats urge voters to send in mail ballots immediately Top Illinois Democrats are urging people who vote by mail to return their ballots now.

HEADS UP! If you're voting by mail for this March 17 primary, send your ballot back ASAP. You can also drop it off in person at a dropbox site or ask the post office to manually postmark it. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-democrats-urge-voters-to-send-in-mail-ballots-immediately/

10.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're backing Robert Peters for Congress β€” the only candidate in Illinois' 2nd District who's calling out dark-money donors, like AIPAC and artificial-intelligence super-PACs, his opponents are funded by.

If you want to fight back, sign up for a GOTV shift on our website.

10.03.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our team hit the ground running to elect progressive champions like Robert Peters and Wesam Shahed into the halls of power.

Through sun and snow, we've reached out to over 30,000 voters. Thank you to our sponsors, who made our work possible!
https://thepeopleslobbyusa.org/2026electoralsponsors/

10.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic that says No Kings, Hands Off Chicago, organized by ACLU of Illinois, Chicago Federation of Labor, Equality Illinois, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR), Indivisible Chicago Alliance, Personal PAC, Sierra Club Illinois

Saturday March 28. 1:30 pm. Butler Field at Grant Park.Β Β 

Graphic has the No Kings logo of an illustration of a crown with a red X through it

Graphic that says No Kings, Hands Off Chicago, organized by ACLU of Illinois, Chicago Federation of Labor, Equality Illinois, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR), Indivisible Chicago Alliance, Personal PAC, Sierra Club Illinois Saturday March 28. 1:30 pm. Butler Field at Grant Park.Β Β  Graphic has the No Kings logo of an illustration of a crown with a red X through it

βŒπŸ‘‘ This month, we’re rising up together once more to say: NO THRONES - NO CROWNS - NO KINGS!

πŸ“…πŸ“Sat. March 28, 1:30 pm, Grant Park.
ℹ️ bit.ly/NoKingsChiMarch28

πŸ‘Š We're proud to work with our organizing partners ACLU of IL, @chicagolabor.bsky.social, Equality IL, ICIRR, Personal PAC, Sierra Club IL.

07.03.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 137 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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I'm proud to be endorsed by
@peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social. Together, let's go to congress to put the needs of the people and the planet before the interests large corporations and most wealthy individuals!

06.03.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We're excited to support Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss for Congress in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.

He is a strong progressive and the best chance of keeping this seat out of the hands of MAGA-aligned forces trying to buy seats.
https://www.danielbiss.com/

06.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We're proud to endorse Juanita Irizarry for the Cook County Board of Review in the 1st District!

For decades, she has won against powerful interests. She brings deep housing, policy, and community experience and will bring reform.
https://www.juanitairizarry.com/

06.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brendan Reilly has taken $170K+ from the Labkon family β€” the millionaires behind toxic polluter General Iron. Now he wants to be Cook County Board President.

Don't let polluters pick our next leader on March 17 πŸ—³οΈ

05.03.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We’re excited to endorse Junaid Ahmed for Congress in the 8th District.

His priorities include ending harmful tariffs, ending ICE funding, and advancing health care and economic justice so families can thrive.

Learn more on his website. https://junaidforus.com/

05.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Minneapolis to Chicago, we're trying to show corporations that there are economic consequences to choosing the side of fascism. We can’t allow business as usual from the corporations that are enabling Trump and ICE.

πŸ“’ Want to get involved? Head to our website.

05.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is taking thousands of dollars from MAGA contributors, including Palantir, which sells ICE the technology they need to track and pursue immigrants.

Learn more at Illinois Against MAGA and reject Raja at the ballot box πŸ—³οΈ
https://www.illinoisagainstmaga.com/

04.03.2026 19:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump froze billions in funding for health care, education, housing, and food assistance β€” and working families will feel the impact.

New Illinois Revenue Alliance solutions could generate over $4 billion.

πŸ–ŠοΈ Tell legislators: it's time to fight back.
https://ow.ly/fzAJ50YmKx0

03.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When Congress hands out tax cuts to the wealthy and slashes Medicaid and SNAP, we need to pick a better path. Last week, we gathered at St. Luke's for a State Budget Teach-In.

πŸ“§ Let's build the political will to make billionaires pay their fair share.
https://ow.ly/ZeAc50YmKqJ

02.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big Oil companies are lobbying Congress for total immunity from any laws or lawsuits that could hold them accountable for fueling the climate crisis and lying about it.

βœ‰οΈ Sign this petition to tell Congress: no immunity for Big Oil!
https://ow.ly/sB9L50YlfIy

27.02.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How did we win mental health parity in Illinois? For three years, we organized patients and therapists to close massive gaps in health care coverage by forcing private insurers to pay mental health care providers fairly. Read more in Truthout.
https://ow.ly/Uxs950YlfAa

26.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We're excited to endorse Toni Preckwinkle for Cook County Board President! Since she was elected in 2010, Toni has worked to bring our county closer to a justice system that works toward public safety by addressing the root causes of crime.

26.02.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's our electoral day of action! Join us and our allies as we canvass to send progressive champions into the halls of power and elect State Senator Robert Peters to Congress.

πŸ“… Sat, March 7
πŸ“ UAW Local 551
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
https://ow.ly/x7vK50YleIj

25.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Working people are finding themselves paying more and more in taxes while billionaires, Big Tech companies, and massive corporations exploit Illinois’ broken tax system.

We're proud to be part of the Illinois Revenue Alliance, fighting for progressive revenue and taxing the very rich in our state.

24.02.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Illinois Against MAGA is taking action to stop pro-ICE, MAGA donors from buying a U.S. Senate seat in Illinois. Raja Krishnamoorthi talks progressive politics while benefiting from MAGA-aligned and ICE-linked money, putting his priorities at odds with our values.
https://www.illinoisagainstmaga.com/

24.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are taking on the Trump-aligned trifecta of AIPAC, AI, and Crypto super PACs. And we’re gonna win.

23.02.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 240 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
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Why is Donna Miller staying silent on ICE accountability?

One reason: Trump πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°

21.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We're excited to endorse Miguel Alvelo Rivera for State Rep. in the 40th District!

For the last five years, he has served as Executive Director of the Latino Union of Chicago, building worker power and fighting back for our communities.
https://www.miguelfor40.org/

20.02.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Baby, it's cold outside! When temperatures hit -2 degrees in January, we hit the phones, telling neighbors about Robert Peters and his track record as a fearless champion for working families.

As the days get warmer, join us for our Saturday canvasses! πŸ“’πŸ—£πŸ€

19.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The People’s Lobby mourns the passing of civil rights legend Rev. Jesse Jackson. From his civil rights leadership to his runs for President in 1984 and 1988 to his decades of support for innumerable struggles, his life and work were true gifts that have made so much possible.

18.02.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Major endorsement for an Abolish ICE candidate and I believe second @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social endorsement of an abolish ice candidate in IL.

18.02.2026 02:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Trump admin has enacted the largest-ever cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and social safety net programs that working people desperately need to survive.

Join us as we take action in Illinois! πŸ“’

πŸ“… Mon, Feb 23
πŸ“ Zoom
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
https://ow.ly/wJlq50YgSzm

18.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to Anthony Driver, who we've endorsed in IL-7's congressional race, for joining us at our Oak Park Third Saturday! Members learned about his decade of organizing leadership and his commitment to fighting Trump and the MAGA agenda. Learn more. https://driverforchange.com/

17.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, State Senator Robert Peters joined TPL, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP), and Citizen Action members for National Nurses United's Vision For A Healthy Society forum in Calumet City! We're discussing what it'll take to truly transform our system and advance health care justice.

15.02.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Health insurance companies often reimburse much less for mental health care than for physical health care. That changes with HB1085, making it easier for over 2.5 million Illinoisans to get access to therapists covered by insurance.
https://thepeopleslobbyusa.org/victory/mental-health-parity/

09.02.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, we're celebrating HB1085 and a major step forward for access to mental and behavioral health care. After this critical win, which will raise insurance reimbursement rates for therapists, we're building power to get people without private insurance the care they pay for.

09.02.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0