Articles by Jan
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-jan-schakowsky/its-the-inequality-stupid_b_4398923.html
Our country is at a crossroads. Next week, 29 members of Congress serving on the House-Senate budget conference committee are expected to put forward a budget proposal that could have major, long-lasting impacts on the lives of every American family.
The Daily Beast
It should be a no-brainer for any legislator seeking female votes. A talk with Rep. Jan Schakowsky, sponsor of a bill to make permanent America’s commitment to abused women worldwide.
Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/house-democrats-immigration-fast-jan-schakowsky-100094.html
Several activists have been fasting on the National Mall for more than a week to bring attention to the push for comprehensive immigration reform – and a Democratic lawmaker is about to join their cause.
Politico
In my jewelry box and often on my neck is an orange coral bead necklace, a special treasure that far exceeds its actual value for me because it belonged to my friend and mentor, Dawn Clark Netsch.
Yesterday I was arrested for "blocking passage" of a little used street along with seven other members of Congress and 200 others who want House Republican leadership to stop delaying a vote on comprehensive immigration legislation. About 20,000 immigrants and their supporters were at the Capitol as part of an enthusiastic demonstration in favor of a vote in the Congress.
The Daily Herald
October 8, 2013
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20131008/news/710089721/
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, was arrested Tuesday for blocking a street near the National Mall at an immigration reform rally in Washington, her spokeswoman said.
Schakowsky was with other demonstrators as part of a civil disobedience effort calling for immigration reform, spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said.
The Chicago Sun Times
October 8, 2013
Protesting the lack of House action on immigration reform by GOP leaders, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) were arrested Tuesday afternoon near the Capitol.
The Daily Herald, June 18, 2013
By Rep. Jan Schakowsky
At age 28, Lori never thought she would become too sick to work. But she did. Lori has PTSD, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Fibromyalgia. In 2009, simple tasks became extremely painful to perform.
After successfully applying for Social Security Disability benefits, she could barely make ends meet. Although it was incredibly painful, Lori began working part time to pay for food, rent and basic needs.
The Huffington Post, May 11, 2013
By Rep Jan Schakowsky
Today we honor the women who have made an incredible impact on our lives, our mothers. This Mother's Day, I want to call attention to the role women are playing in long-term care. Women are the overwhelming majority of the workers providing long-term support to seniors and people with disabilities. As a result, women are the ones most affected by legislative decisions on long-term care.