Lauren Underwood in The New York Times 2010s


On Civil Rights: Counteract institutionalized LGBTQ discrimination

We know that there is still institutionalized discrimination against LGBTQ folks in a number of different settings and we need to work to counteract that. More than half of the states still discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity and that needs to be fixed. I think we need to prevent legislation that allows religious exemption from laws guaranteeing fundamental civil and legal rights and oppose efforts to introduce a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Source: Windy City Times on 2018 House IL-14 race Mar 7, 2018

On Health Care: I have a pre-existing condition

Like many Americans, I have a pre-existing heart condition called supraventricular tachycardia. This means I have a rapid heartbeat but it is well controlled and I am fine but it is one of those diagnoses that would make it incredibly difficult and cost prohibitive for me to get insurance coverage if that version of the ACA repeal passed.
Source: Windy City Times on 2018 House IL-14 race Mar 7, 2018

On Health Care: Healthcare is a human right

I believe that healthcare is a human right. The ACA is not perfect and I support policies that will improve the law. This includes stabilizing the health insurance marketplaces by providing a long-term commitment to cost-sharing reductions and an incentive for all Americans to maintain insurance coverage. I also want properly funded risk pools so that more insurers will offer plans on the marketplace.
Source: Windy City Times on 2018 House IL-14 race Mar 7, 2018

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