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.
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...
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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.
Yes, @hillaryclinton.bsky.social, Nero would be proud.
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Yes, @hillaryclinton.bsky.social, Nero would be proud.
Trump is weaponizing starvation. This cannot stand.
This is inhumane.
This is inhumane.
November 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Trump is weaponizing starvation. This cannot stand.
This is inhumane.
This is inhumane.
Announcing Our November Speaker
The next 2nd Congressional Dems Monthly Zoom Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM (CST). We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker will be Congresswoman Jahana Hayes from Connecticut’s 5th.
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The next 2nd Congressional Dems Monthly Zoom Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM (CST). We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker will be Congresswoman Jahana Hayes from Connecticut’s 5th.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Announcing Our November Speaker
The next 2nd Congressional Dems Monthly Zoom Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM (CST). We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker will be Congresswoman Jahana Hayes from Connecticut’s 5th.
Click us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The next 2nd Congressional Dems Monthly Zoom Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM (CST). We are thrilled to announce that our guest speaker will be Congresswoman Jahana Hayes from Connecticut’s 5th.
Click us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The next 2nd Congressional Dems Monthly Zoom Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM (CST).
Please register today by clicking the below link:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Please register today by clicking the below link:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The next 2nd Congressional Dems Monthly Zoom Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM (CST).
Please register today by clicking the below link:
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Please register today by clicking the below link:
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Reposted by Illinois 2nd Congressional Dems
The Trump administration just declared that erecting a ballroom is the President’s main priority.
Meanwhile.
The cost of living is way too high and the Republican healthcare crisis threatens millions of Americans.
Meanwhile.
The cost of living is way too high and the Republican healthcare crisis threatens millions of Americans.
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Trump administration just declared that erecting a ballroom is the President’s main priority.
Meanwhile.
The cost of living is way too high and the Republican healthcare crisis threatens millions of Americans.
Meanwhile.
The cost of living is way too high and the Republican healthcare crisis threatens millions of Americans.
Thank you @jayapal.house.gov, @chuygarcia.house.gov, @ramirez.house.gov and Rep. Danny Davis for pushing back against the assault on the American people y the Trump administration.
And aq special thank you to our very own representative in #IL2, Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov!
And aq special thank you to our very own representative in #IL2, Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov!
Today I’m joining @jayapal.house.gov, @chuygarcia.house.gov, @ramirez.house.gov and Rep. Danny Davis to listen to people impacted by Trump’s assault on Chicago.
We’re demanding accountability for immigrant families torn apart and lives upended by his unlawful actions.
Watch live:
We’re demanding accountability for immigrant families torn apart and lives upended by his unlawful actions.
Watch live:
Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault on Chicago
YouTube video by Representative Pramila Jayapal
m.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Thank you @jayapal.house.gov, @chuygarcia.house.gov, @ramirez.house.gov and Rep. Danny Davis for pushing back against the assault on the American people y the Trump administration.
And aq special thank you to our very own representative in #IL2, Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov!
And aq special thank you to our very own representative in #IL2, Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov!
This is a national disgrace, done without any public input or the consent of the U.S. Congress. The work of a dictator unaccountable to anyone. Let's wake up Republicans in the Congress, or Trump will render the Congress useless.
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is a national disgrace, done without any public input or the consent of the U.S. Congress. The work of a dictator unaccountable to anyone. Let's wake up Republicans in the Congress, or Trump will render the Congress useless.
Democrats are good for the economy!
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Democrats are good for the economy!
If Congress lets enhanced premium tax credits expire, 4 million Americans will lose health coverage — including 1.1 million Black Americans. Healthcare isn’t a luxury. It’s a right.
Congress must act now to keep coverage affordable and protect every family’s care.
Congress must act now to keep coverage affordable and protect every family’s care.
October 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
If Congress lets enhanced premium tax credits expire, 4 million Americans will lose health coverage — including 1.1 million Black Americans. Healthcare isn’t a luxury. It’s a right.
Congress must act now to keep coverage affordable and protect every family’s care.
Congress must act now to keep coverage affordable and protect every family’s care.
Remember when . . . ?
October 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Remember when . . . ?
Citizen Action/Illinois is hosting a free, public forum with U.S. Senate candidates on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CST) at Chicago State University.
This is your chance to hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and get informed before the election!
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This is your chance to hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and get informed before the election!
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U.S. Senate Candidate Forum · Citizen Action/Illinois
Illinoisans have a critical primary election ahead. Join our candidate forums for an opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent you and learn where they stand on the issues tha...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Citizen Action/Illinois is hosting a free, public forum with U.S. Senate candidates on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CST) at Chicago State University.
This is your chance to hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and get informed before the election!
mobilize.us/s/OPw2pq
This is your chance to hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and get informed before the election!
mobilize.us/s/OPw2pq
Thank you to @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social for being one many showing leadership in the resistance against the Trump adminisyration.
"🤝Chicago is united -- and in that solidarity we will find the strength to fight back and defeat the Trump regime." #HandsOffChicago
"🤝Chicago is united -- and in that solidarity we will find the strength to fight back and defeat the Trump regime." #HandsOffChicago
October 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Thank you to @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social for being one many showing leadership in the resistance against the Trump adminisyration.
"🤝Chicago is united -- and in that solidarity we will find the strength to fight back and defeat the Trump regime." #HandsOffChicago
"🤝Chicago is united -- and in that solidarity we will find the strength to fight back and defeat the Trump regime." #HandsOffChicago