Opinion Columns
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The world watches the White House turned to trashMar 05, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: Trump berates Zelenskyy in Oval Office meeting, threatening to end aid unless Ukraine surrenders territory to Russia. GOP now the party of Putin after embracing his invasion and lies about Ukraine.
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I’ve seen firsthand how USAID aligns with Trump’s, America’s valuesMar 05, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Aimee Reeves: USAID's work aligns with American values and provides an alternative to China's growing influence, contrary to the administration's claims of prioritizing an "America First" policy.
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Getting to DenmarkMar 04, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Tariffs are Trump tax attack on American workersMar 04, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Michael Frerichs: Trump's proposed tariffs on key trade partners like Canada and Mexico could hurt Illinois farmers, manufacturers, and families.
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What happened Friday?Mar 04, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Welcome to “Fox & Friends” from the Oval Office. When the camera goes on, that's what this presidency is. Only some people find that terrifying.
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The role of friction and the duty of Congress in fighting fraud, waste and abuseMar 02, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Congress shares blame for fraud against federal programs. Reluctance to fund enforcement and rushed distribution of pandemic aid enabled billions in false claims. More inspectors could help but political will is lacking.
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Thank you for your diversityMar 02, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion: I know where I live, and I know when I'm living, and you gotta say something about diversity once in a while, but you should say it quiet.
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Who will speak for you?Feb 28, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Good for Janet Mills, the governor of Maine. On Friday, at the White House, she did something that too many politicians have been afraid to do.She stood up to President Donald Trump and stood for the rule of law.
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‘No magic beans’: The structural flaw that still afflicts Illinois’ budgetFeb 28, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Ralph Martire: Despite fiscal gains, Illinois faces future budget woes due to flawed tax policies failing to generate revenue growth to match inflationary costs.
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Worried about ‘our democracy’? Your best chance to uphold it is comingFeb 27, 2025 4:00 am - There’s a lot of talk these days about the precariousness of what we like to call “our democracy.” And, the topic certainly merits the attention, regardless of who you th...