Opinion Columns
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New biography highlights Dr. King's enduring legacySep 07, 2023 1:00 am - On Aug. 26, a 21-year-old White racist left his Florida home, bringing with him his swastika-festooned assault rifle and a handgun. He headed to Edward Waters University...
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Columnist Jim Slusher: Covering a pennant race has its own appeal - and you can take partSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - This editorial is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. As I write this on Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs own a 76-64 record on the 2023 M...
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Highway system a reminder we still can do big thingsSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - I turn to my keyboard this morning in praise of the interstate highway system. In the last couple of weeks, I have had occasion to drive back and forth to Florida, and y...
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The Tom and Daisy Buchanans north of RichmondSep 06, 2023 1:00 am - "These rich men north of Richmond, Lord knows they just wanna have total control." So goes the refrain of singer and songwriter Oliver Anthony's suddenly famous song. "W...
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China's economy is struggling. Still want to emulate it?Sep 05, 2023 1:00 am - China's economy is struggling post-COVID-19. Growth is slower than expected, demographic trends are negative, youth unemployment is high, overbuilding has created a hous...
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United, Chicago workers winSep 04, 2023 1:00 am - Labor Day is a moment to rest, reflect, and honor the working people who power our city and our nation. This Labor Day, I am reminded of how much Chicago and Cook County...
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It's time for law school grads to promise to pursue justiceSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - It turns out the brains behind the plan to steal the 2020 presidential election using fake electors was a little-known lawyer named Kenneth Chesebro. According to an ema...
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Trump's enemies come up with new scheme to take him outSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - Let's say you hate Donald Trump and really, really, really don't want him to become president of the United States again. How do you prevent that? Well, most would agree...
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Two new things to watch for on the Opinion pageAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - In coming days, we'll be making a couple of adjustments to our Opinion page that will expand the variety in voices on major topics of discussion but will slightly alter ...
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Expiration of vouchers leaves more needed funds for public schoolsAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - Summer is ending and the neighborhood kids are getting excited about seeing old friends again in school. New backpacks and pencils, whether purchased with parents or don...