Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 2nd district, recently shared a series of tweets addressing significant issues. Kelly has been serving in Congress since 2013, following her tenure in the Illinois House of Representatives. Her social media posts highlight concerns about Medicaid and commemorate historical civil rights events.

On March 6, 2025, Kelly expressed concern for children reliant on Medicaid. She stated: "Today, I heard the story of Will, a child with special needs who depends on Medicaid for his health. Will and 37 million other children across the country relied on Medicaid last year — nearly half of the kids in the entire country. House Republicans are jeopardizing their…" This tweet highlights her apprehension regarding potential impacts from policy changes proposed by House Republicans.

The following day, March 7, 2025, Kelly encouraged public engagement regarding budgetary decisions affecting healthcare. She tweeted: "Tune in tonight to hear about how the House Republican $880 BILLION budget cut to Medicaid will hurt Americans " Her post draws attention to an impending discussion on substantial budget cuts and their implications for American citizens.

Later that day, she commemorated a pivotal moment in civil rights history with another tweet: "60 years ago today, civil rights protestors led by MLK Jr. were attacked while marching the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Among them was a young John Lewis. This weekend, I’m in Selma to honor these activists who paved the way for us. We are who we are today because of their courage." Her presence in Selma signifies respect and remembrance for those who fought for equality.