Opinion Columns
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Fare hikes will punish suburban commuters for Metra's errorsNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - Commuting just got more expensive. The Metra Board of Directors recently approved the $1.1 billion 2024 budget proposal, including the controversial new fare structure. ...
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The Netanyahu of it allNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - What do Jews talk about when we talk about the war between Israel and Hamas? Obviously many things, including the outing of all the anti-Semites out there and what's hap...
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Will stars align for Haley in bizarre GOP contest?Nov 28, 2023 12:00 am - The political world spends a lot of time discussing former President Donald Trump's lead over the Republican field in national polls - currently at 45.4%, according to t...
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The age-old age issueNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - By Debra J. Saunders Syndicated columnist Having turned 81 on Monday, President Joe Biden is the oldest U.S. president ever. When he was elected in 2016, former Presid...
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Why I joined hundreds of thousands to march for IsraelNov 27, 2023 12:00 am - To those who may ask why I went to Washington with thousands of others to march for Israel for release of the hostages and to stand up against antisemitism, the answers ...
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Give thanks to the FoundersNov 26, 2023 12:00 am - There's plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season - at least if you take your eyes off a presidential race in which most voters want to reject both candidates w...
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Beware of dictatorships bearing gifts (even if they're cute and cuddly)Nov 24, 2023 12:00 am - Earlier this month, three giant pandas on loan at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., were crated up and loaded on a FedEx jet for a trans-Pacific flight. China had re...
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How can we improve recycling rates in Illinois?Nov 24, 2023 12:00 am - As we do each November, we recently celebrated America Recycles Day. It was a day that promotes the benefits of recycling for our environment and the economy. While it i...
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Memo to Hamas: Settler societies aren't evilNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - In the nauseating demonstrations celebrating Hamas' slaughter of Israelis, one hears repeated, again and again, the refrain that Israelis are "settlers" and "colonists" ...
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Here's one way to demand rational governmentNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - By Veronique de Rugy Syndicated columnist In a world where economic decisions are mostly driven by short-term goals and political pressures, the need for a long-term, ...