In the second part of her Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish interview, former Assemblywoman Joan Quigley reflects on her legislative accomplishments, including helping pass New Jersey’s DNA evidence law as part of Megan’s Law and leading post-9/11 homeland security reforms.

Assemblywoman Quigley discusses the changing political culture in Trenton, noting the decline of bipartisan relationships and the rise of polarization over her 18-year career.

She also shares deeply personal stories about race, identity, and politics, including a transformative experience in segregated Virginia that shaped her views on civil rights and inspired her to become more involved in Jersey City’s Black community.

Throughout the conversation, she combines humor, candor, and historical perspective while reflecting on women in politics, Irish-American identity, coalition-building, and the evolution of Hudson County politics.

TO ACCESS THE JOAN QUIGLEY PODCAST, PLEASE GO HERE.

Hosted by Stacy McCormack, Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish is a series of interviews with people you most likely know - many of them in New Jersey politics - telling stories that seem to get better with age.

This is the second in a two-part series featuring Assemblywoman Quigley.

Please look for other podcasts featuring other New Jersey political difference-makers in the coming weeks.

For Part One of the Joan Quigley episode, please go HERE.