Opinion Columns
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Like it or not, something is getting doneFeb 02, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion: American politicians long claimed immigration was a crisis but did little; Trump exploited public anger by actually deporting people, unlike his predecessors, in a blunt spectacle.
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Hegseth’s vision a costly step in arms race that has never pausedFeb 01, 2025 2:38 pm - As Secretary Hegseth takes charge of the Pentagon, he aims to create an "iron dome" missile defense system to protect the U.S., but faces technological and diplomatic challenges - and will it make us safer anyway?
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Disoriented Democrats still don't know what hit themJan 31, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: Democrats are struggling to find an effective response to President Trump's early victories, as their attempts at constant opposition risk alienating voters who support his policies.
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UDR: Three concepts that drive our coverageJan 30, 2025 1:01 pm - Columnist Jim Slusher: The Daily Herald strives to publish stories that directly help readers in their daily lives, offer information not available elsewhere and focus specifically on suburban issues. A recent article on Tollway stickers exemplified this approach.
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Mean boys: The bullies and the bros take overJan 30, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: Trump's administration signals an embrace of thuggery, fascism, and nazism through pardons, appointments, endorsements and messaging.
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Renewing Trump tax cuts crucial to America's economic strengthJan 30, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy: Trump tax cuts set to expire, putting $4 trillion tax hike and 6 million jobs at risk. Can Congress stop economic catastrophe?
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Working toward a just, racially harmonious worldJan 29, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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Eyes on the prizeJan 28, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Justice Department has frozen civil rights lawsuits and consent decrees reached under Biden, foreshadowing a rollback of progress. This is no time to stop paying attention.
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The end of the first week of the second yearJan 28, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Trump's second term shows a more focused, faster-moving president, with new and old staff picks aimed at quickly advancing his agenda, including rolling back prior administration policies.
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A trip ‘back home’ provides reminders of what makes America specialJan 27, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Dan Franch: American openness, natural beauty, cultural richness, friendliness, optimism and dynamism make it a remarkable place to live, work and pursue dreams.