This essay was written by Deacon Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. Pope Leo XIV stated, “Universal health coverage is not a luxury, but a social imperative.” (Vatican News) Currently in the United States approximately 34,000,000 Americans are without access to health care, either because they do not have the money
The Editor took these photos during a two-hour protest gathering in Savanna, IL, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. “Well over a 100 participated,” stated one of the organizers. “Global protests against Donald Trump took place on Saturday as millions of people vented fury, over what they see as his
On Friday, March 27, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement, slamming House Republicans’ refusal to fund TSA, FEMA, and the U. S. Coast Guard. “Today should have been payday for TSA agents who have gone over 40 days since their last paycheck. Instead, House Republicans refused
Congressman Sorensen, Senators Durbin and Duckworth Oppose Army’s Attempt to Move Jobs Away from Rock Island Arsenal On Friday, March 27, 2026, U. S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, combat Veteran and U. S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, and Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement. It is a response
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined a bipartisan group of Lawmakers to introduce the Fertilizer Transparency Act. [It would] help provide Illinois farmers with more certainty and better information about fertilizer prices. This legislation would require the U. S. Department of Agriculture to create a
On Tuesday, February 18, 2026, the Carroll County Democrats, by a unanimous vote, decided to sponsor a “No Kings” protest demonstration, to be held on Saturday, March 28, from noon to 3:00 p.m. They and other interested citizens will assemble next to the Dental Office, at 401 Main Street,
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is helping to lead efforts to crack down on Members of Congress using their elected positions for personal gain. He joined Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45), and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to introduce sweeping legislation that would • prevent self-dealing • make
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) helped introduce the Energy Bills Relief Act. This legislation would ⇒ help lower families’ monthly utility bills ⇒ ensure that data centers are not passing energy costs to households ⇒ expand access to clean and affordable energy
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $4.3 million in Federal funding [will be] awarded to SAL Family and Community Services, to support early childhood education and care for families in the Quad Cities region. Awarded through the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships program at the
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, U. S. Representative Eric Sorensen released the following statement, in opposition to giving additional, unrestricted funding to the Department of Homeland Security. “Once again, I voted against a Republicans’ bill to give billions of dollars to ICE, as the agency terrorizes my neighbors, tears families
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement, after voting “No” on the H.R. 7567, the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026”–the latest version of the Farm Bill–in committee. “Back in 2023 I worked with farmers and stakeholders from all across Illinois,
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, U. S. Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) laid out the challenges facing Illinois’ farmers. [He] outlined his concerns with Republicans’ proposed legislation, during his opening remarks at the House Agriculture Committee’s Farm markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026″—the
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement, in response to President Trump’s decision to strike Iran. “I am deeply worried about the President’s decision to strike Iran, circumventing Congress. “Without an articulated plan to protect our National security and the safety of our allies,
Listed are Carroll County Democratic Central Committee Recommendations for the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Primary Election. Some of these endorsed Primary Election Democrat candidates are also listed on the Whiteside County Primary ballot. We have ten people on the ballot seeking the single Democratic nomination for United Stated Senator.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s State of the Union Address, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. “I will not be attending this year’s State of the Union. Because I already know the state of our Union–families across Illinois are hurting. Neighbors are scared of