Editorials
January 22, 2016
Today, the landmark Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade turns forty-three years old. For forty-three years, the Supreme Court has upheld their decision that a woman's constitutional right to privacy also protects her right to make personal health care decisions about abortion. And, for forty-three years, women have had the constitutional right to access abortion services without government interference. After the unprecedented attacks this past year on Planned Parenthood and reproductive health broadly, it is perhaps more important than ever to wish Roe a resounding happy birthday.
Issues:
Reproductive Rights
January 20, 2016
The deadly attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have opened up a new front in our war against the Islamic State group, exposing vulnerabilities that Congress has a responsibility to respond to both at home and abroad. In these trying times, Congress needs to provide leadership and answer the question: What really keeps Americans safe?
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December 28, 2015
In any legislation as wide ranging as the recently passed $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill, there will always be a need for compromise. I chose to support the omnibus because it will provide much needed federal funding for my constituents in Illinois’ Fifth District, especially in the areas of transportation, public safety, and environmental protections. However, I am extremely disappointed in the so-called “pro-life protections” of the omnibus that some in Congress have touted, including slashing UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, by seven percent, or $2.5 million.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
December 8, 2015
Wednesday afternoon, Americans witnessed the aftermath of yet another mass shooting, this time in San Bernardino, California. It happened to be the second mass shooting of the day and the 355th of the year – equating to more mass shootings than days in the year.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
November 9, 2015
I often hear complaints that the public debate in this country has become increasingly partisan and polarized. The American public is no longer being informed by the like of Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow.
Issues:
Government Transparency
September 22, 2015
This week, His Holiness, Pope Francis, is making his inaugural trip to the United States and will deliver the first ever speech by a Pope to a Joint Session of Congress. It will be a historic visit, and I believe I speak for the majority of my colleagues when I say that we are truly honored that Pope Francis has accepted our invitation.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Immigration
September 9, 2015
The following article appeared in the Chicago Tribune on September 9, 2015. A link to the article can be found here.
By U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley, Tammy Duckworth, and Bill Foster
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
September 7, 2015
This Labor Day it's important that we take the time to remember what today is all about -- a recognition of the achievements of the labor movement and a celebration of the strength and resiliency of the American worker.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 12, 2015
For the better part of the last century, this nation has led the global economy: innovating, manufacturing and selling American-made goods around the world.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
April 20, 2015
Corporations and wealthy donors have gained increased influence due to two recent, high-profile Supreme Court decisions.
Issues:
Government Transparency