Opinion Columns
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State Department firings say much about administration’s ‘reforms’Jul 15, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson:
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The Justice Department whistleblowerJul 15, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich:
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Big Beautiful Bill delivers win for HSAsJul 13, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy:
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Who was that masked man? An ICE agentJul 13, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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Des Plaines man shares value of exercise for living with Parkinson’sJul 11, 2025 8:11 am - Guest columnist Dan Brown: A variety of exercises like jogging, biking, boxing and more is helping fight symptoms and fatigue from Parkinson’s disease. The disease may be incurable but it is not a death sentence, especially for those who stay active and positive.
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Attention Disorder: America sleeps as Trump hands Putin what he wantsJul 11, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Who killed Jeffrey Epstein? Jeffrey Epstein, Trump team acknowledgesJul 11, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: After vowing to expose Epstein's secrets, Trump appointees confirm no blackmail evidence can be found.
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Lawsuit legislation addresses realities of modern work lifeJul 10, 2025 2:45 pm - Guest columnist Timothy J. Cavanagh: Illinois law holds companies accountable if people suffer harm from toxic exposure. SB 328 rectifies unfairness for workers exposed across states, providing justice.
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The big losers: Our kids and grandkidsJul 10, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Republican tax reform bill cuts taxes for the wealthy while taking away health care and food assistance from the poor, burdening future generations with crippling national debt.
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Between Solomon and M*A*S*H*: Choosing sensitivity over drama at the water coolerJul 10, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: A newspaper editorial team debates whether to publish a photo of misbehaving kids on e-bikes, weighing newsworthiness against sensitivity.