Dylan Blaha
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Former Congressional Candidate. Views are my own.
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Today’s election results so far have been a blow to theoretical democracy in America… The pro Israel lobby spent $34 million to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie and elect Trump’s pro-Israel, pro pedophilia candidate. As long as Trump is President, the right will be pro Israel and pro pedophilia.
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First, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Now, voting rights in Illinois are under attack. A right-wing group is fighting to overturn Illinois' Voting Rights Act, following the Louisiana v. Callais decision. Read my full article here:
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First, the Supreme Court Gutted the Voting Rights Act. Now, Voting Rights in Illinois are Under Attack.
A right-wing group is fighting to overturn Illinois' Voting Rights Act, following the Louisiana v. Callais decision.
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/first-the-supreme-court-gutted-the?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
7 days ago
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ICE has drastically increased their immigration enforcement presence at courthouses across Illinois in the last 72 hours, even though their presence at courthouses violates Illinois law. This is a coordinated operation and we must prepare for further escalation.
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Last Fall, Trump Launched an Assault on Chicago. The Media Coverage Died Out, But ICE Never Left Illinois. Immigration enforcement detained at least 634 people in Illinois between January 1st and mid-March Read the full article here:
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Last Fall, Trump Launched an Assault on Chicago. The Media Coverage Died Out, But ICE Never Left Illinois.
Immigration enforcement detained at least 634 people in Illinois between January 1st and mid-March
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/last-fall-trump-launched-an-assault?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
15 days ago
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On this Cinco de Mayo, we remember those who aren’t here.
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Today, we remember
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/BjOguVvzPx4?si=gP93yPh8LJ7SVqny
17 days ago
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Fox News: if you don’t teach your children about the benefits of capitalism, someone will teach them about the horrors of socialism. Meanwhile, Americans can’t afford basic necessities. There’s a reason why May Day rallies were the largest they’ve been in decades - the workers have had enough.
19 days ago
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On Thursday morning, a crowd entered a conference room in Chicago to discuss one specific concept: should businesses in Illinois be allowed to boycott any country they want, or are they only allowed to boycott any country except Israel? Read my full article here:
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State Rep. Rashid Shines While Delivering Latest Blow to Illinois' Anti-BDS Law
Yesterday's hearing was filled with plenty of emotional moments from proponents, while opponents floundered in their arguments
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/state-rep-rashid-shines-while-delivering?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
20 days ago
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An Illinois man was arrested on terrorism charges for threatening his State Senator in an email. Why is no one talking about it?
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An Illinois man was arrested on terrorism charges for threatening his State Senator in an email. Why is no one talking about it?
Madison County resident Spencer Frymire was charged with terrorism for sending two emails. Is this political persecution?
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/an-illinois-man-was-arrested-on-terrorism?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
22 days ago
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Maine Governor Janet Mills just dropped out of the race to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. This is a huge win for Graham Platner, who has been leading Mills in the polls for quite a long time.
23 days ago
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Huge votes and discussions throughout the week regarding the anti-BDS law in Illinois! Spoiler alert: Champaign’s vote passed last night. Read the entire article here:
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Huge Votes in Illinois on Human Rights and Free Speech This Week
Anti-BDS laws violate the US Constitution. Will residents and their representatives finally take them down?
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/huge-votes-in-illinois-on-human-rights?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
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Special shout out tonight to the people of Champaign Township. At the annual meeting, residents voted 45-34 to place a referendum on the ballot this November. The question on the referendum? Do you support repealing Illinois’ anti-BDS law. Well done 👏
24 days ago
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Will the Chicago Bears stay in Illinois? More importantly, how will this affect working class taxpayers? Also, when will the Illinois legislature actually pass meaningful tax reform to ensure the rich pay their fair share? Read the full article here:
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Illinois House Passes Bill to Lure Bears, While Dems Fail to Pass Millionaire Tax Amendment
Catch up on last week's news you might have missed
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/illinois-house-passes-bill-to-lure?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
24 days ago
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Trump endorsed changing the name of ICE to NICE (National Immigration and Customs Enforcement). He did this simply “so the media has to say NICE agents all day everyday.” Regardless, they’re still fascists. The important thing is ensuring that they all end up in prison.
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ICE in Illinois updates: the Village of Broadview continues to challenge the First Amendment. Also, ICE ramps up activity across Illinois and plans to send over 100 agents to Champaign-Urbana soon. Read my full article here:
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ICE Update: Broadview Fights Against First Amendment, Agents Likely to Descend Downstate
Over 100 ICE agents could descend on Champaign-Urbana early next week
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/ice-update-broadview-fights-against?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
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🚨 Active shooter in Chicago Shots fired inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago. Two officers reportedly shot at 5145 North California Avenue. Suspect fled the scene and may be in the area of 2651 W Winona St. Suspect: Black male, short hair, wearing minimal clothing.
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🚨 ICE Alert for Champaign-Urbana Several immigrant serving organizations and advocates have received information from reliable sources of significant ICE presence arriving soon (likely Monday) to CU. Please review your emergency plans with your family.
28 days ago
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Thank you to Morgan Coghill for joining Let’s Address Illinois today to discuss his recent Congressional race, fighting back against AI data centers, and more. Check out our full interview here:
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Fighting AI Data Centers and Corporate Democrats with Morgan Coghill
Today I sat down with Morgan Coghill to discuss his Congressional race against Rep. Brad Schneider and his current fight against AI data centers
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/fighting-ai-data-centers-and-corporate?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
28 days ago
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When it comes to defending human and civil rights, Representative Delia Ramirez is in a league of her own. In a state full of pro Israel, machine politicians, Rep. Ramirez stands out in stark contrast to corporate, establishment Democrats. Full article here:
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Spotlight: A Progressive Champion in Illinois Who Continues to Fight for Human Rights
When it comes to defending human and civil rights, Representative Delia Ramirez is in a league of her own
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/spotlight-a-progressive-champion?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
29 days ago
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Yesterday, Capitol police arrested 69 veterans and service members, including myself, during our peaceful protest of the Iran War.
about 1 month ago
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On Tuesday, 11 IL townships held votes to place referendums on their Nov ballots, regarding repealing the state’s anti-BDS law. In the process, six townships made history. The vote passed in the townships of Cunningham, Peoria, Kickapoo, Medina, DuPage, and Normal.
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Tonight, 11 Illinois townships held votes to place referendums on the November ballot, regarding repealing IL’s anti-BDS law. It PASSED in Cunningham, Peoria, Kickapoo, Medina, DuPage, and Normal. Oak Park and Champaign POSTPONED their meetings at the last minute. Naperville DID NOT ALLOW a vote
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The votes are in for Cunningham Township in Illinois! A referendum calling for the repeal of Illinois’ anti-BDS law will be on the ballot in November. The vote passed 62-11. It was an honor to moderate this historic event. Thank you to the people of Cunningham Township for showing up!
about 1 month ago
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The memes about Donald Trump saying he thought he was posting an image of himself as a doctor (rather than Jesus) would be funny, if these things weren’t also true…
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This would be funny, except…
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/DulkiIzR-Lc?si=7o01zDxJszlWYJQA
about 1 month ago
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Will Illinois Residents Vote 'Yes' on Human Rights and Free Speech this Tuesday? There's a huge vote in many Illinois townships this week. Read my full article for free here:
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Will Illinois Residents Vote 'Yes' on Human Rights and Free Speech this Tuesday?
There's a huge vote in many Illinois townships this week.
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/will-illinois-residents-vote-yes?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
about 1 month ago
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The MAGA cult gets more culty every day.
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Yep. He did that.
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/Ww2J4e0Khh0?si=EepHG4hE0gQHpesU
about 1 month ago
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Yesterday, a Broadview police officer told a peaceful protestor that if he laid his hands on her, he had to take her to jail. What are your thoughts?
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The police officer said what?
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/z_dKliK5TdQ?si=XTbjQLlOpzGXQn0Y
about 1 month ago
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Yesterday, activists and organizers across the country held mass demonstrations outside ICE Detention centers, dubbing it “F*** ICE Day.” I visited the protest that took place at noon, outside the now infamous ICE Detention Center in Broadview, Illinois.
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A day of solidarity and community at ICE's Broadview Detention Center
Police briefly intervened in the protest, threatening to arrest protestors who stepped outside the "free speech zone."
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/a-day-of-solidarity-and-community?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
about 1 month ago
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Hungary's Viktor Orban, a longtime ally of Trump and Putin, just conceded. This is a great victory for anti-fascists around the world. Source: The Washington Post
about 1 month ago
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Dylan Blaha
Let’s Address Illinois
about 1 month ago
Is Illinois legislature doing enough to fight Trump's fascism and billionaire oligarchy? Read today’s article to learn more about proposed IL legislation:
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Is Illinois legislature doing enough to fight Trump's fascism and billionaire oligarchy?
A look at some of Springfield's proposed spring 2026 legislation
https://letsaddressillinois.substack.com/p/is-illinois-legislature-doing-enough
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Dylan Blaha
Let’s Address Illinois
about 1 month ago
Yesterday, Trump’s “whole civilization will die” threat reverberated across Illinois. What did we do? We mobilized.
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Trump's "whole civilization will die" threat reverberates throughout Illinois
Groups mobilize across the state to stand up to Trump's increased threats on Iran
https://letsaddressillinois.substack.com/p/trumps-whole-civilization-will-die?triedRedirect=true
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Dylan Blaha
Yesterday, I joined Let’s Address This as the Illinois State Director. If you’re looking for a newsroom centered on social justice and human rights in Illinois and beyond, then Let’s Address Illinois is the publication for you.
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Announcing Let's Address Illinois — A Human Rights Project
The Work Doesn’t Stop. It Just Finds a New Home.
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/announcing-lets-address-illinois?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
about 2 months ago
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Yesterday, I joined Let’s Address This as the Illinois State Director. If you’re looking for a newsroom centered on social justice and human rights in Illinois and beyond, then Let’s Address Illinois is the publication for you.
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Announcing Let's Address Illinois — A Human Rights Project
The Work Doesn’t Stop. It Just Finds a New Home.
https://open.substack.com/pub/letsaddressillinois/p/announcing-lets-address-illinois?r=5914oc&utm_medium=ios
about 2 months ago
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We, the United States, are the bad guys. The Fourth Reich is here, with Donald Trump as their leader. ICE is their Gestapo and the Pentagon is their chief terror cell. It’s all funded by your tax dollars. It’s time to disrupt. It’s time for nonviolent civil disobedience and mass direct action.
about 2 months ago
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Donald Trump just doubled down on threats to invade Iran tonight.
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This is unreal.
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/SJOLafDTdUM?si=g0gc6v1jxPLIM19p
about 2 months ago
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Trump is getting ready to put the lives of American daughters, sons, sisters and brothers on the line, all out of his own hubris. This blood will be on his hands. He must face justice for all his crimes.
about 2 months ago
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How to deal with your MAGA family today:
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How to deal with your MAGA family today
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/Fl7c2wWsysM?si=oJtwTZpcoEXGRkRD
about 2 months ago
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Below is a deranged statement from our dangerous and mentally unstable President of the United States. He wrote this post on Easter Sunday morning. Congress must act now to end this failed, illegal war with Iran and impeach Donald Trump.
about 2 months ago
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What is the over and under on when Trump finally calls it Operation Epstein’s Fury?
about 2 months ago
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Absolutely no one: MAGA Americans: The best way to liberate the Iranian people from their government is by bombing those civilians out of existence. American Empire is cooked.
about 2 months ago
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I wrote war plans and knew this war would fail. Why didn’t Peter?
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I knew this would fail.
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/LHDCC790Vuk?si=v40uthdQ3CddoI0Q
about 2 months ago
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A few bonus pictures from Election Day! Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way. Our fight continues.
about 2 months ago
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Today, I want to highlight Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis. As you may have heard, this store has been leading the way in mutual aid throughout these dark times.
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A mutual aid hub where you might not except it
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/-TR32b0ETEQ?si=thmu8oY6CsHR70dQ
about 2 months ago
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Saturday’s No Kings 3 nationwide demonstrations led to a national day of unity. Are we building enough momentum to topple this regime?
about 2 months ago
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Day 29 of this pointless war.
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Day 28 of this pointless war.
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/o0vpMCP0xC8?si=ERWPthGZNZiT_mWN
about 2 months ago
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Democrats and Republicans are uniparty when it comes to foreign policy.
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Democrats and Republicans are uniparty when it comes to foreign policy.
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/Yz37NC8wGdA?si=K7i461cWpdk1Yi6l
about 2 months ago
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Heard this from my doctor today: Trump might need to release the Epstein files to distract from his failed war with Iran. The American regime continues to use our tax dollars to bomb Iran. It’s led to numerous US deaths and thousands of Iranian civilian casualties. It’s time to end this war.
about 2 months ago
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What did we learn from the Illinois primary election last week?
about 2 months ago
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We need to talk about the rising antisemitism in America. I need your help to stop anti-Black racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and hate in all its forms.
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This is growing in America
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/d3mo1Jb8sTg?si=8aRXDl6icwxS08e8
about 2 months ago
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Starting today, ICE is in your airport. Here’s what you need to know.
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ICE is in your airport. Here’s what you need to know
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
https://youtube.com/shorts/NoDxy6aeGv4?si=1QHNgMbxhz8ij8oG
2 months ago
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The era of working class politics is just beginning. It’s never too late to join the movement. Subscribe to my Substack, Democratic Reformation, to learn more. I’m excited to grow our community!
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