Illinois 2nd Congressional Dems
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At Second Dems, our mission is to secure and strengthen democracy within Illinois 2nd Congressional District. We are dedicated to empowering our diverse and expansive community. Our grassroots organization works tirelessly to ensure every voice is heard.
🚨 NEW MEETING DATE! 🚨
2nd Congressional Dems February Zoom meeting will now be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00PM (CST).
We will be joined by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who will provide:
- An update on her impeachment efforts regarding DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
2nd Congressional Dems February Zoom meeting will now be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00PM (CST).
We will be joined by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who will provide:
- An update on her impeachment efforts regarding DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
February 9, 2026 at 12:31 AM
🚨 NEW MEETING DATE! 🚨
2nd Congressional Dems February Zoom meeting will now be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00PM (CST).
We will be joined by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who will provide:
- An update on her impeachment efforts regarding DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
2nd Congressional Dems February Zoom meeting will now be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00PM (CST).
We will be joined by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who will provide:
- An update on her impeachment efforts regarding DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Trump scolded a @cnn.com reporter for not smiling enough. Trump said when a person never smiles, it means they are lying.
#TrumpNeverSmiles
#TrumpNeverSmiles
Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘Not Smiling’
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Trump scolded a @cnn.com reporter for not smiling enough. Trump said when a person never smiles, it means they are lying.
#TrumpNeverSmiles
#TrumpNeverSmiles
New poll shows Joe Biden did a better job than Donald J. Trump!
Obviously!
Obviously!
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
New poll shows Joe Biden did a better job than Donald J. Trump!
Obviously!
Obviously!
Thank you 'Bad Bunny' and look forward to a fabulous Super Bowl halftime show by a great American!
February 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Thank you 'Bad Bunny' and look forward to a fabulous Super Bowl halftime show by a great American!
Shouldn't we fix our own domestic problems, of which there are many, before we takeover and oversee Venezuela? WTF
Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Shouldn't we fix our own domestic problems, of which there are many, before we takeover and oversee Venezuela? WTF
Thank you @amyklobuchar.com!
Klobuchar: "Somehow 50,000 peaceful protesters in 10 below weather were able to march without any problems, and then the next day half a dozen ICE and CBP agents couldn't handle a guy with a cell phone taking video of them and shot him. I think it's pretty obvious what's going on here."
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Thank you @amyklobuchar.com!
Support among House Democrats for impeaching HHS Kristi Noem is skyrocketing, nearly doubling in the last week to 100+ co-sponsors after Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment. This is the same leadership Robin will bring to the US Senate.
www.axios.com/2026/01/20/k...
www.axios.com/2026/01/20/k...
January 24, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Support among House Democrats for impeaching HHS Kristi Noem is skyrocketing, nearly doubling in the last week to 100+ co-sponsors after Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment. This is the same leadership Robin will bring to the US Senate.
www.axios.com/2026/01/20/k...
www.axios.com/2026/01/20/k...
MASSIVE PROTEST AGAINST ICE IN MINNEAPOLIS!
It'll be a cold day in hell before the great people of Minneapolis allow Trump and his band of thugs continue to terrorize this great American city!
It'll be a cold day in hell before the great people of Minneapolis allow Trump and his band of thugs continue to terrorize this great American city!
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 PM
MASSIVE PROTEST AGAINST ICE IN MINNEAPOLIS!
It'll be a cold day in hell before the great people of Minneapolis allow Trump and his band of thugs continue to terrorize this great American city!
It'll be a cold day in hell before the great people of Minneapolis allow Trump and his band of thugs continue to terrorize this great American city!
A sizable majority believes that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has gone too far, according to a poll from The New York Times and Siena University.
Voters Are Split on Deportations but Disapprove of ICE, Poll Finds
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
A sizable majority believes that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has gone too far, according to a poll from The New York Times and Siena University.
Donald Trump rescinds an invitation to Canada to join his 'Board of Dictators,' which Canada never accepted in the first place.
The way to defeat Trumpism is by resisting. Be sure to vote for the midterms and return Democrats to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
The way to defeat Trumpism is by resisting. Be sure to vote for the midterms and return Democrats to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
Trump Rescinds Canada’s Invitation to Join His ‘Board of Peace’
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Donald Trump rescinds an invitation to Canada to join his 'Board of Dictators,' which Canada never accepted in the first place.
The way to defeat Trumpism is by resisting. Be sure to vote for the midterms and return Democrats to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
The way to defeat Trumpism is by resisting. Be sure to vote for the midterms and return Democrats to the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.
Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snub in letter.
US president says he no longer feels the need to think ‘purely of peace’ in letter to Norwegian prime minister
You heard that correctly. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US president says he no longer feels the need to think ‘purely of peace’ in letter to Norwegian prime minister
You heard that correctly. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Donald Trump links threats to seize Greenland to Nobel prize snub in letter.
US president says he no longer feels the need to think ‘purely of peace’ in letter to Norwegian prime minister
You heard that correctly. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US president says he no longer feels the need to think ‘purely of peace’ in letter to Norwegian prime minister
You heard that correctly. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Today, we honor the life, legacy, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His dream of justice, equality, and opportunity for all continues to inspire us. After reflecting on his powerful words: What is your dream for our future?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
January 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Today, we honor the life, legacy, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His dream of justice, equality, and opportunity for all continues to inspire us. After reflecting on his powerful words: What is your dream for our future?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
We are proud to share one of our own, Bishop Ronald Hicks, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the Archbishop of New York City. Bishop Hicks was born in Harvey, Illinois, and raised in the 2nd Congressional District. He attended St. Jude the Apostle Parish and School in South Holland. #IL2Proud
Raised in South Holland, Joliet's bishop is appointed by Pope Leo XIV to oversee Archdiocese of New York
Bishop Ronald Hicks has been an acolyte of Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, and is one of the pope's first major U.S. appointments since being elected as worldwide leader of the Catholic church followin...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We are proud to share one of our own, Bishop Ronald Hicks, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the Archbishop of New York City. Bishop Hicks was born in Harvey, Illinois, and raised in the 2nd Congressional District. He attended St. Jude the Apostle Parish and School in South Holland. #IL2Proud
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship Application Cycle will open on Monday, January 5, 2026! Save the date and visit www.cbcfinc.org/programs/sch... for additional information.
The 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship Application Cycle will open on Monday, January 5, 2026! Save the date and visit www.cbcfinc.org/programs/sch... for additional information.
December 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship Application Cycle will open on Monday, January 5, 2026! Save the date and visit www.cbcfinc.org/programs/sch... for additional information.
The 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship Application Cycle will open on Monday, January 5, 2026! Save the date and visit www.cbcfinc.org/programs/sch... for additional information.
President Donald Trump recorded another first, this time not commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.
President Joe Biden delivered remarks on December 1, 2024. President George W. Bush commemorated the day on December 1, 2008. Every president since 1988, except this year. #ShameShameShameOnTrump
President Joe Biden delivered remarks on December 1, 2024. President George W. Bush commemorated the day on December 1, 2008. Every president since 1988, except this year. #ShameShameShameOnTrump
For the first time since 1988, the U.S. is not officially commemorating World AIDS Day
Noting the decision not to mark the day, the State Department stated: "An awareness day is not a strategy." Activists in the fight to end the ongoing AIDS epidemic disagree.
www.npr.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
President Donald Trump recorded another first, this time not commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.
President Joe Biden delivered remarks on December 1, 2024. President George W. Bush commemorated the day on December 1, 2008. Every president since 1988, except this year. #ShameShameShameOnTrump
President Joe Biden delivered remarks on December 1, 2024. President George W. Bush commemorated the day on December 1, 2008. Every president since 1988, except this year. #ShameShameShameOnTrump
Please join the 2nd Congressional Dems for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00PM (CST). You can register for the December meeting by clicking the link below:
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December 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Please join the 2nd Congressional Dems for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00PM (CST). You can register for the December meeting by clicking the link below:
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Happy Small Business Saturday!
Today is all about celebrating the local shops, makers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who keep our communities strong.
Small businesses are the backbone of our country! When you choose to shop small, you’re investing in making our towns vibrant and our economy thrive.
Today is all about celebrating the local shops, makers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who keep our communities strong.
Small businesses are the backbone of our country! When you choose to shop small, you’re investing in making our towns vibrant and our economy thrive.
November 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Happy Small Business Saturday!
Today is all about celebrating the local shops, makers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who keep our communities strong.
Small businesses are the backbone of our country! When you choose to shop small, you’re investing in making our towns vibrant and our economy thrive.
Today is all about celebrating the local shops, makers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who keep our communities strong.
Small businesses are the backbone of our country! When you choose to shop small, you’re investing in making our towns vibrant and our economy thrive.
Illinois families have lost $766 so far this year due to Trump’s inflation, according to the U.S. Senate Joint Economic.
Meanwhile, Republicans do nothing to lower costs.
Illinois Democrats are fighting for working families.
Meanwhile, Republicans do nothing to lower costs.
Illinois Democrats are fighting for working families.
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Illinois families have lost $766 so far this year due to Trump’s inflation, according to the U.S. Senate Joint Economic.
Meanwhile, Republicans do nothing to lower costs.
Illinois Democrats are fighting for working families.
Meanwhile, Republicans do nothing to lower costs.
Illinois Democrats are fighting for working families.
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends in the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois!!!
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends in the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois!!!
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance
The loss of transgender and gender non-conforming community members' lives, including as a result of violence and hate, often goes unreported (or misreported) in the media. Today, we raise awareness about anti-transgender violence. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
The loss of transgender and gender non-conforming community members' lives, including as a result of violence and hate, often goes unreported (or misreported) in the media. Today, we raise awareness about anti-transgender violence. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance
The loss of transgender and gender non-conforming community members' lives, including as a result of violence and hate, often goes unreported (or misreported) in the media. Today, we raise awareness about anti-transgender violence. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
The loss of transgender and gender non-conforming community members' lives, including as a result of violence and hate, often goes unreported (or misreported) in the media. Today, we raise awareness about anti-transgender violence. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
Today, we honor all who served in uniform. Thank you for the selfless sacrifices our veterans have made for our country.
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today, we honor all who served in uniform. Thank you for the selfless sacrifices our veterans have made for our country.
Democrats everywhere, who are fighting back against Trump’s chaos and extremism—proving that leadership, compassion, and results still matter.
The affordabilty crisis was caused by Trump.
And yes, Trump was on the ballot. And lost!
The affordabilty crisis was caused by Trump.
And yes, Trump was on the ballot. And lost!
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Democrats everywhere, who are fighting back against Trump’s chaos and extremism—proving that leadership, compassion, and results still matter.
The affordabilty crisis was caused by Trump.
And yes, Trump was on the ballot. And lost!
The affordabilty crisis was caused by Trump.
And yes, Trump was on the ballot. And lost!
Trump got the message from American voters, as evidenced by these posts.
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Trump got the message from American voters, as evidenced by these posts.
Big, big night for Democrats and lovers of democracy from coast to coast. The Fox News talking point black voters would stay home was clearly debunked in New Jersey! The rumors of the death of the Democratic Party has been greatly exaggerated.
Trump wasn’t on the ballot on Tuesday — but still took a major loss
“Hopefully POTUS starts focusing less on international stuff and more on domestic issues,” one White House official told MSNBC after losses in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City rolled in.
www.msnbc.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Big, big night for Democrats and lovers of democracy from coast to coast. The Fox News talking point black voters would stay home was clearly debunked in New Jersey! The rumors of the death of the Democratic Party has been greatly exaggerated.
Big, big night for Democrats and lovers of democracy from coast to coast. The Fox News talking point black voters would stay home was clearly debunked in New Jersey!
The rumors of the death of the Democratic Party has been greatly exaggerated.
The rumors of the death of the Democratic Party has been greatly exaggerated.
Election live updates: Democrats sweep the first major elections of Trump’s second term | CNN Politics
Voters in multiple states on Tuesday are participating in the first major elections of President Donald Trump’s second term. Follow here for live news updates, results, analysis and more.
www.cnn.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Big, big night for Democrats and lovers of democracy from coast to coast. The Fox News talking point black voters would stay home was clearly debunked in New Jersey!
The rumors of the death of the Democratic Party has been greatly exaggerated.
The rumors of the death of the Democratic Party has been greatly exaggerated.