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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.
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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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January 15, 2016
Rep. Quigley went “undercover” as a Studio Mechanic at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios.
January 12, 2016
"President Obama’s final State of the Union address was a strong call to action, not just in his final year as president, but in the years to come. He has challenged Congress and Americans around the nation to be an agent of positive change in their households, schools and communities. In a toxic political climate, President Obama called us to appeal to the better angels of our nature."
January 12, 2016
President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address tonight, and when he speaks a young Syrian-American social media activist will be in the audience.
January 11, 2016
As a Syrian-born Muslim and Chicago area-raised activist, 23-year-old Alaa Basatneh has risked her life to help others living in war-torn Syria, and yet, here at home, has endured looks of disgust and verbal attacks like "[Bleep] you, go back to your country!" and "You are a [bleep]ing Muslim terrorist."
January 7, 2016
Rep. Quigley invited Alaa Basatneh, a young Syrian American woman from Chicago, to be his guest to President Obama’s last State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
January 7, 2016
Joining us now on POTUS, Representative Mike Quigley, he’s a Democrat from Illinois’ fifth congressional district and he tweets at @RepMikeQuigley. Congressman, thank you for being here today.
January 6, 2016
Rep. Quigley spoke to his colleagues on the House floor about Chicago Blackhawks legend Cliff Koroll and his accomplishments in the Chicago community.
January 5, 2016
Local, state and federal officials held a press conference focused on LGBT Chicagoans and the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) Jan. 5 at the Howard Brown Health Center. Among the speakers were David Ernesto Munar ( president and CEO of Howard Brown Health ), U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley ( vice-chair of the Congressional LGBT Caucus ), Kathleen Falk ( region V director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ), Ald. Tom Tunney and Molly Malone, who recently received assistance from Howard Brown in getting ACA coverage.