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Michael W. Frerichs

Treasurer, State of Illinois

Frerichs is the State Treasurer of Illinois, taking office in January 2015. Prior to being elected treasurer, he was a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 52nd District from 2007 until 2015.

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New year, new us. Same mission.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is rebranding to honor the legacy of our founder and hero, Mrs. Ethel Skakel Kennedy. From now on, we will proudly be known as the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center. 

While our name is changing, our mission and work remain the same. We will continue to fight injustice, advance human rights, and hold governments accountable around the world in 2026 and beyond.

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