Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 5th district, shared his thoughts on significant historical and current events through a series of tweets on December 5, 2024. Quigley, who has been serving in Congress since 2009 after succeeding Rahm Emanuel, addressed topics ranging from civil rights history to climate change and support for the transgender community.

On December 5, 2024, Mike Quigley commemorated the Montgomery Bus Boycott's anniversary with a tweet highlighting its importance: "On this day sixty-nine years ago, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. This peaceful protest was one of the foundational events of the Civil Rights Movement and played a vital role in the integration of public buses."

Later that day at 19:21 UTC, Quigley met with Olympic athletes associated with Protect Our Winters to discuss climate change initiatives. He tweeted about their commitment to environmental preservation: "Today, I met with a group of Olympic athletes from @ProtectWinters who are promoting practical, bipartisan climate solutions. For them, it’s not just about safeguarding their sports from the impacts of the climate crisis—it’s about preserving our planet for future generations."

At 21:30 UTC on December 5th, Quigley expressed solidarity with transgender individuals facing increased vulnerability: "Right now, our trans friends are more vulnerable than ever before. Let's stand with them and keep working to protect them from attacks."