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"From the statehouse in Springfield to the Pentagon in Washington, we saw equality take an important step forward today." Praises Pentagon’s recommendation to repeal ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,’ Illinois ...
Rep. Quigley testifies before the Chicago City Council, says ban on LGBT blood donations should be revised    " This article originally appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times on October 12, 2010. Read ...
"It is my hope that with this decision our Armed Forces will never again deny an American the right and the honor to serve his or her country.”   " CHICAGO—Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) ...
... equality, and the U.S. District Court in California has now confirmed that it explicitly violates the vision of this country put forth by our founding fathers.  I applaud the Court’s decision, and urge ...
"This country is always moving in the direction of greater equality and greater fairness." " CHICAGO—Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) issued the following statement after a federal judge ...
... worse, as a country founded on liberty and equality, we’re denying basic human rights to some of our brave men and women who are defending those very principles.   Unlike twenty-five of our allies, ...
... statement at Gettysburg that this nation is always moving towards freedom and equality for all.” DOMA defines marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman.  Quigley spoke out against the law last ...
... we have inequality at its most fundamental level; when it results in death by stoning, we see human rights violations that set the order of law back not decades, but centuries.  The international community ...
... our commitment to equality and offer those in need of life-saving blood transfusions much-needed help.”   “We've seen great advances on securing our blood supply safe over the past 20 years, but our ...
... first year in Congress, Quigley has continually fought for equality for the LGBT community.  A member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, he is a co-sponsor of a bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage ...
11. Quigley, Hearty Boys Invite Mike Huckabee to Dinner
(Latest News/2010 Press Releases)
... to several Chicago families, Quigley has invited former Arkansas Governor and Fox News host Mike Huckabee, who recently likened marriage equality to legalizing drug use, incest, and polygamy and stated ...
"I look forward to the day when the armed services permanently conclude this unfortunate chapter in our military history and our faith in equality and commitment to security can together take a giant ...
... and division, a symbolic gesture to the country and the world that Congress’ commitment to equality will always triumph over inequality.   As LGBT activist David Mixner said at the inception of this ...
Also discusses the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the importance of clean energy " The following segment aired on FOX Chicago May 16,2010.  
... to do what is right.’  Madam Speaker, that is why we can’t wait.”   Video of the speech can be found here.   Quigley, a member of the Congressional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equality ...
"Dr. King wrote, 'The Time is always right to do what is right.'" " Today, Congressman Quigley delivered the following remarks on the House floor:     Madam Speaker, the Secretary of ...
17. Quigley Remembers Renae Ogletree
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... Speaker, Renae Ogletree dedicated her life to fighting for others.   She fought for equality for the GLBT community.   She fought to bring people together around issues of diversity, development ...
"At a time of panic and mistrust, Ryan White humanized the AIDS virus and changed the history of the United States." """ CHICAGO – Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) issued the following statement ...
... morning, the lines at the Moultrie Court House told the story of equality—of men and women in loving and time-tested relationships discriminated against for all time, finally recognized by local law as ...
... movement based on the fundamental principles of equality … could push on without including (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) families," said Illinois Democrat Mike Quigley, who signed the letter ...
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