Citizen Action in the News

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Protesters at Miller-Meeks, Ernst, Davenport offices: ‘Health care is a human right.”

Josh Schrader 10/7/25 Josh Schrader 10/7/25

Protesters at Miller-Meeks, Ernst, Davenport offices: ‘Health care is a human right.”

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In Davenport, protesters, physicians urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits, reverse Medicaid cuts

Josh Schrader 10/7/25 Josh Schrader 10/7/25

In Davenport, protesters, physicians urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits, reverse Medicaid cuts

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WATCH: Southern Illinoisans Respond to Shutdown

Josh Schrader 10/2/25 Josh Schrader 10/2/25

WATCH: Southern Illinoisans Respond to Shutdown

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Stateline lawmakers discuss the impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill on health care

Josh Schrader 8/14/25 Josh Schrader 8/14/25

Stateline lawmakers discuss the impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill on health care

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Medicaid cuts could gut HIV and LGBTQ+ care, experts say

Josh Schrader 7/31/25 Josh Schrader 7/31/25

Medicaid cuts could gut HIV and LGBTQ+ care, experts say

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Illinois candidates rally around Medicare on 60th anniversary of signing

Josh Schrader 7/31/25 Josh Schrader 7/31/25

Illinois candidates rally around Medicare on 60th anniversary of signing

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Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 amid trillions in funding cuts

Josh Schrader 7/30/25 Josh Schrader 7/30/25

Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 amid trillions in funding cuts

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Protesters celebrate 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare

Josh Schrader 7/30/25 Josh Schrader 7/30/25

Protesters celebrate 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare

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LaHood protestors celebrate Medicaid 60th birthday outside the Congressman’s office

Josh Schrader 7/30/25 Josh Schrader 7/30/25

LaHood protestors celebrate Medicaid 60th birthday outside the Congressman’s office

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Protesters deliver petitions to Miller-Meeks, Ernst offices following passage of Trump's spending bill

Josh Schrader 7/8/25 Josh Schrader 7/8/25

Protesters deliver petitions to Miller-Meeks, Ernst offices following passage of Trump's spending bill

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Protesters deliver petition to Ernst, Miller-Meeks’ offices

Josh Schrader 7/8/25 Josh Schrader 7/8/25

Protesters deliver petition to Ernst, Miller-Meeks’ offices

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Protest at Bosts office sparks dialouge

Josh Schrader 7/1/25 Josh Schrader 7/1/25

Protest at Bosts office sparks dialouge

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Democrats deride Senate passage of Trump bill, as activists target GOP lawmakers ahead of House vote

Josh Schrader 7/1/25 Josh Schrader 7/1/25

Democrats deride Senate passage of Trump bill, as activists target GOP lawmakers ahead of House vote

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Groups present petitions to Representative Mike Bost

Josh Schrader 7/1/25 Josh Schrader 7/1/25

Groups present petitions to Representative Mike Bost

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Illinois activist group protests proposed Medicaid work requirements in Rockford

Josh Schrader 6/18/25 Josh Schrader 6/18/25

Illinois activist group protests proposed Medicaid work requirements in Rockford

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Rockford leaders, Citizen Action/Illinois petition Rep. LaHood to support SNAP, Medicaid

Josh Schrader 6/18/25 Josh Schrader 6/18/25

Rockford leaders, Citizen Action/Illinois petition Rep. LaHood to support SNAP, Medicaid

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Senate bill introduced aiming to prevent crypto ATM fraud

Josh Schrader 5/23/25 Josh Schrader 5/23/25

Senate bill introduced aiming to prevent crypto ATM fraud

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Advocacy groups hold vigil outside U.S. representative Darin LaHood’s office

Josh Schrader 5/15/25 Josh Schrader 5/15/25

Advocacy groups hold vigil outside U.S. representative Darin LaHood’s office

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Dozens gather in Normal outside LaHood’s office to protest potential federal cuts to SNAP, Medicare, and Medicaid

Josh Schrader 5/15/25 Josh Schrader 5/15/25

Dozens gather in Normal outside LaHood’s office to protest potential federal cuts to SNAP, Medicare, and Medicaid

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Constituents protest cuts to Medicaid, social services outside LaHood’s uptown Normal office

Josh Schrader 5/15/25 Josh Schrader 5/15/25

Constituents protest cuts to Medicaid, social services outside LaHood’s uptown Normal office

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