Tag: Congresswoman Marie Newman

Nick Uniejewski challenges anti-Arab Illinois State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Nick Uniejewski challenges anti-Arab Illinois State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz Former congressional aide challenges Illinois State Senator infamous for her anti-Arab and anti-Muslim political rhetoric, Sara Feigenholtz in 6th Illinois Senate District. Click these links to view Feigenholt’s racist conduct. Feigenholtz Islamophobic Social Media Posts … Arabs and Muslims call for Feigenholtz to resign It’s Nick…

Culture, elections, Illinois Legislature, News, Politics, Racism

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Friday March 4, 2022 led Congress members Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in a letter urging BNSF Railway Company to re-engage in good faith discussions with…

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Members of Congress express solidarity with Ukraine and anger at Russia

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Members of Congress express solidarity with Ukraine and anger at Russia As Russian troops invaded the Ukraine early Thursday morning blowing up military installations and demonizing the Ukrainian people as “Nazis,” a polarized America presented deeply divided reactions that seemed more about local politics than about defending a Democracy being thrown under the new Iron…

Government, National, News, Politics

Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent View video of the press conference and photos below Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle traveled to the Town of Cicero Monday to announce that the Town’s COVID vaccination efforts have exceeded a 70 percent vaccination rate for the community. Town President…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange The Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act would grant federal benefits to veterans who served in or near the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ), all of whom were potentially exposed to deadly tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03)…

Federal, Government, National, News, Veterans

Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible New ASAP Act would establish a federal grant program to upgrade transit systems across the nation to be 100% accessible On Tuesday May 18, 2021, U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03) and Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-04) introduced legislation to make public transportation…