Growing up during the Cold War, I remember the seemingly imminent threat of nuclear war. In primary school we were taught to 'duck-and-cover' for protection. But even as children hiding under wooden desks, we recognized the inadequacies of this strategy. Mike Quigley childcoldcover share on social
Anyone who has ever asked for directions knows you need two crucial pieces of information to get good results: a starting point and a destination. Mike Quigley askcrucialdestination Change image and share on social
When you have a high-volume magazine or an assault weapon, you're not hunting deer or protecting your home; you're out to hunt people. Mike Quigley assaultdeerhigh Change image and share on social
We need to replace hyperbole with a reasonable, informed discussion about how to reinvent the federal budget with more transparency and better accountability. Mike Quigley accountabilitybudgetdiscussion Change image and share on social
Just as we can no longer pretend that ducking under wooden desks will keep us safe from a nuclear bomb, we must no longer pretend that a large nuclear stockpile will protect us from the most immediate security threats the United States faces. Mike Quigley bombdeskduck share on social
Opening up the Capitol dome and giving the public a look at the inner workings of Congress - however messy they may be - certainly won't be pretty. But trust isn't earned by showing off only your Sunday best. The dirty laundry has to be aired, too. Mike Quigley aircapitolcongress share on social
Before being elected to Congress, I oversaw the Cook County Hospital System as a Cook County Commissioner for 10 years. Mike Quigley commissionercongresscook Change image and share on social
Honest to goodness, Brian Campbell, he was holding the Cup, and there was no one around for a minute. He says, 'Hold this for a second.' So he hands it to me - one of the best moments of my life. Mike Quigley briancampbellcup Change image and share on social
Whether I'm reading a national publication or one of my local Chicago newspapers, I don't need to turn too many pages before I stumble upon another scandal. Not only do ethics violations deteriorate the public trust, but they also disrupt and undermine legitimate debate and policy. Mike Quigley chicagodebatedeteriorate share on social
I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics. Mike Quigley adagebelieverdisinfectant Change image and share on social
