Why Our Policy in the Middle East Should Be Grounded in Truth
Congressman Mike Quigley co‑sponsored the Ceasefire Compliance Act and the Block the Bombs Act, urging the United States to stop providing offensive weapons to Israel while maintaining funding for defensive systems like Iron Dome. He argues that U.S. policy must hold Israel accountable for civilian casualties in Gaza, the West Bank, and a potential war with Iran. Quigley publicly broke with AIPAC, criticizing its super‑PAC financing and its stance on Israeli policy. He also calls for campaign‑finance reform and increased security grants for houses of worship amid rising antisemitism.
Property Taxes Are Too Damn High: What Broke—And How to Fix It
Chicago’s property taxes have surged, with the median residential bill jumping 16.7% to $4,457 last year—the steepest rise in three decades. The surge stems from three forces: commercial assessment cuts that shifted the tax burden to homeowners, an appeals system...
Rent Is Too Damn High—And Trump Isn’t Taking It Seriously
Mike Quigley’s op‑ed highlights Chicago’s deepening housing affordability crisis, noting median home prices near $400,000 and a shortfall of over 224,000 affordable rentals. He points to a national supply gap of roughly five million homes as the root cause of...