Opinion Columns
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Protesters blow whistle on Biden over immigrationSep 22, 2019 1:00 am - Immigration baffles both political parties. Republicans have made such a mess out of their handling of the issue that we often forget that the topic is just as messy for...
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Illinoisans will see increases in pollution, allergensSep 22, 2019 1:00 am - The climate in Illinois is warming. Over the last century our average temperature has risen about 1 degree Fahrenheit and is predicted to rise much more rapidly over the...
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A day to remember, protect the importance of votingSep 20, 2019 1:00 am - On the fourth Tuesday in September, we observe National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday held to celebrate democracy and the rights and opportunities we share as ...
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The heresy of hearsaySep 20, 2019 1:00 am - The recent fiasco at The New York Times, which last weekend published the latest uncorroborated sexual-assault accusation against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, ...
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Why an invisible gas needs a visible priceSep 19, 2019 1:00 am - After years of obscurity, the term "pricing carbon" is now almost synonymous with "climate change solution." Presidential candidates are talking about it, 16 states have...
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Racist exam questions?Sep 18, 2019 1:00 am - See the text of Williams' column from today's Daily Herald here: ...
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Why identity politics is dangerousSep 18, 2019 1:00 am - The best thing the Democratic Party has going for it right now is President Donald Trump. Were he not running for re-election, I might vote for a Republican. It would be...
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The link between Midwest flooding and Atlantic hurricanesSep 17, 2019 1:00 am - Just last week, thunderstorms caused flash flooding across the Northwest suburbs. Ranging from 4 inches of rain in Elgin to 2.6 inches in Waukegan, this heavy-rain event...
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Trump won - againSep 17, 2019 1:00 am - Watching the Democratic presidential debate Thursday night left one clear impression: Donald Trump won. Please don't shoot the messenger. My left index finger recoiled ...
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U.S. must continue economic pressures in its 'backyard war' with ChinaSep 16, 2019 1:00 am - On Aug. 18, I expanded on the concept of "backyard wars" in order to provide U.S. policymakers with a basic rubric for dealing with such conflicts. Specifically, my aim ...