Byline: Lead Editorial Writer Linda WilletYesterday, I started to panic. I realized that it’s only four months until the midterm election and there is a lot of work to do to gain more seats in Congress. Recently, I have been alarmed about news reporters talking about the division in the Democratic party and that it … Read more
As I reflect on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision affirming the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, I think about its importance – my Mexican familial path as an American intertwined with other ethnic peoples. My parents born on American soil secured birthright citizenship, owing the good fortune to my grandparents and great grandparents who traversed the … Read more
Following the adoption of the Massachusetts State Constitution, an enslaved woman named “Mum Bett” by her enslaver, Pieter Hogeboom, decided to fight for her freedom. Mum Bett grew up on a plantation in New York with her sister Lizzie in the mid-1700s. She and her sister were given to Hannah Ashley, the enslaver’s daughter, when … Read more
We welcome all member candidates to attend and meet voters. These gatherings are open to the public and offer a friendly space to connect with current and future office holders. Dates Countywide and Central districts June 10, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 PMAmerican Legion22 S. 2nd St., Geneva, IL Countywide and Southern districts June 24, 2026 | … Read more
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Do you think Thomas Paine had us in mind today when he wrote these words as a rallying cry for troops in the Revolutionary War? Sometimes I think he did. She wrote her 2025 book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy during the … Read more
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the voices of our forefathers call on each of us to uphold democratic principles and bring about change as they did long ago. A few months ago, former President Obama spoke about the life of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson at his memorial service. President Obama pointed out that … Read more
People who want to save our democracy can breathe a sigh of release for a little while. Do you know about the controversy over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act)? The act passed the House of Representatives several times but was stopped in the Senate when four Republicans joined with Democrats on April … Read more
It’s difficult to keep track of all the distractions the Trump administration throws at the American people so we don’t notice how the government is chipping away at democracy. One such example is the January 20, 2025, executive order (EO 14160), which Trump issued in an attempt to end citizenship rights to children born in … Read more
Navya Shah, founder of the Empower Futurewave Foundation, will speak about her journey and efforts on Thursday evening, May 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 South Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL. The purpose of the presentation is to bring the community together to find ways to reduce food … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women Hosts an Educational Presentation on Food Insecurity entitled “Filling a Plate: Educating a Mind” ST. CHARLES, April 17, 2026 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a presentation about a young student’s mission to fulfill basic needs and bring hope … Read more
SALUTE TO UNIONS is the first of two fundraisers Kane County Democratic Women host this year. Tickets are available now through ACTBLUE or by mail. Sponsorships are also available. Come, join us as we celebrate the hard work and contributions of unions. DATE: April 21, 2026TIME: 5:30PM – 7:30PMLOCATION:Riverlands Brewing Company 1860 Dean St., Ste.A, … Read more
[This opinion piece was written by our youngest member, Victoria Linner, who is attending Virginia Theological Seminary to become an ordained minister in the Evangelical denomination. We asked Victoria to write an article from her point of view and opinion about how events happening throughout our nation are affecting her generation and the nation as … Read more