Jesse Gutierrez

So the government shutdown is over, and a lot of people are angry at the Democratic leadership for caving without getting much in return, especially the ACA subsidies that they were fighting for in the first place. People are right to be angry. The timing (right after the election). The Dems who voted to end it were either retiring or not on the ballot next year. It sounds like more political games again, instead of seriously fighting for the American people. In my opinion, I don't think...

After the General Election of 2024, I realized I needed to do more than just post on social media why electing Trump was a bad idea. I had to get more personally involved. I started by attending a Winfield Township Democratic Organization meeting. From that start came an opportunity to be appointed to an open position on the County Board. And while I did not get appointed, the process convinced me that I could do more good as an elected official than any other role in the Democratic...

In a world where challenges seem to multiply, the power of community and collective action shines brighter than ever. Fundraising is not...