Opinion Columns
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Trump's latest invitation to universitiesOct 07, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich:
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Gaza peace plan has promise, but also many challengesOct 07, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: While the American plan for peace in Gaza offers a glimmer of hope, without men of good will and vision the chance for peace could, sadly, once again end in tears
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How far we haven’t comeOct 06, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Tom Montgomery Fate:
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‘Reform or ruin’: The choice facing American democracyOct 05, 2025 2:44 pm - Syndicated columnist Keith Raffel: We pride ourselves on the American democracy established by ratification of the Constitution in 1788. But as great as that achievement was, the Founders left the job unfinished.
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Word to lawmakers: Slow down, consider impact of energy legislationOct 05, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois stands at a critical crossroads when it comes to our energy future. Businesses across the state are eager to see policies that support a reliable, affordable, an...
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The king and the shutdownOct 03, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich:
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Government shutdowns and pandemic-level spending: The new normal?Oct 03, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy:
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An opportunity to make connections was overwhelmed by divisionsOct 02, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Sadly, a system of communication in which we once had high hopes online became overwhelmed by participants who “debate” by personal insult, bullying and name calling and believe that “free speech” means the right to state any outrage in whatever offensive language one chooses.
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Dream weaver: Camp for inner-city kids highlights a great man’s legacyOct 01, 2025 2:27 pm - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: A billionaire's dying wish revealed: How Jack Connors transformed Boston's poorest kids' lives
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Laughter is the worst diseaseOct 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion: Sometimes it takes courage just to write a joke.