Opinion Stories from June 22, 2019 (Change date)
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We have to combat the 'idea' of TrumpJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - We're a little messed up in the way we view politicians. Do we really support Bernie Sanders' policies or is it the idea of Bernie Sanders that we are infatuated with? W...
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'Racism' claims used as political ployJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - Webster defines "Racism" "as any program or practice of racial discrimination. A doctrine or teaching that asserts the superiority of one race over another or others, an...
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Bill will fill need for state's roads, bridgesJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - As president and CEO of a 90-year-old business in Mount Prospect, I am writing to thank many of our area legislators (Reps. Carroll, Conroy, D'Amico, Didech, Edley-Allen...
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Inhumanity of third-trimester abortionJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - Did any of you state legislators read the Daily Herald cover story on June 10, 2019? It showed a picture of Addy Sackett, who was born in her second trimester at 1 pound...
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June is a time to reflect on women's advancesJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - On June 18, 1873, suffragist Susan B. Anthony was fined for attempting to vote in the presidential election. On June 18, 1928, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first wo...
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The 10% bonus that Trump needsJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - True, polls have very limited value at this stage of a presidential campaign. Yes, Democrats are far from choosing their nominee to oppose President Donald Trump. Of cou...
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Try a little kindness; you'll benefitJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - When addressing graduates during graduation ceremonies, Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Midwestern University, acknowledged the m...
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Funding needed to address sexual assaultJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - Title IX offers little to no protection of university students. According to the Department of Education, Title IX is supposed to protect against any sex-based discrimin...
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Lawmakers haven't earned our trustJun 22, 2019 1:00 am - I believe the progressive tax is a better system, but I will be voting no on the "Fair Tax" question. Our elected representatives in Springfield have it backward. My no ...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Jun 22, 2019 1:00 am - The Longest Day Yesterday - the summer solstice - was the longest day of 2019 and also the day when people across the world participated in fundraising for the Alz...