Janice Schakowsky: “We need to be focused about on the health of our democracy and we need platforms to be serious about that.”

I have always encouraged more participation in the democratic process.

Who are we as a country right now, when these are people who are coming here with every intention to do, to make this country better, to have a safer place.

If I do indeed decide to retire, there are dozens of talented leaders... ready to lead the charge.

The American people overwhelmingly do not want another war in the Middle East, and the last thing our country needs is to be drawn into a conflict that would cost lives and destabilize the region.