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Two Easy Choices For Southern Illinois

Voting isn't always easy. Elections in the U.S. are dominated by two big parties. Neither truly represents you. You may have voted for one out of fear of the other. Maybe you didn't vote at all. This November, though, there are two easy choices for Southern Illinois. There are two races where you can vote for a third-party candidate who's running against an "unopposed" candidate.
 
Vote for write-in candidates Catherine Talbott in Illinois District 117 and Tabitha Tripp in Illinois District 118.

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Forward on Climate

On February 17, I attended the largest climate change rally in U.S. history. Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. for the Forward on Climate rally and march. I was very excited and honored to travel with a small group of people from Southern Illinois to speak out on behalf of all of the people who couldn't be there. Together with over 40,000 other people from many places and backgrounds, we raised our voices to say no to Keystone XL and yes to action on climate change.

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