Des Plaines Opinion
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Social justice goes beyond economicsApr 04, 2011 12:00 am - The aims of social justice are fairly simple to understand. Social justice promotes a society based on the principles of fairness and human rights, often by defending th...
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Pay raises in human services inequitableApr 03, 2011 2:00 am - An open letter to our legislators: I know you have some difficult decisions to make over the next few months, but I feel compelled to share with you the following infor...
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GOP is forgetting its promise of jobsApr 03, 2011 2:00 am - The Republicans came to control the House of Representatives on the promise of jobs, economic enhancement and budget control. So far they have not created a single job b...
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Inmates getting too good a deal?Apr 03, 2011 2:00 am - Re: March 17 article “State wants inmate’s wages” Not a bad deal! Three meals a day, roof over your head and a paying job as a furniture assembler. Question: Is this inm...
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Wording in some laws simply inaccurateApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - In response to the article, “Palatine attorney wants to do away with offensive words in Illinois law,” Over the Rainbow Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated t...
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Cuts to after-school programs carry risksApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois’ anti-crime arsenal contains no weapons more powerful than the proven programs that help kids get the right start – like quality educational child care, after-s...
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Local elections matter to homeownersApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - While elections for national and statewide office often capture our attention and stir our emotions, it’s the races closer to home that actually have the biggest effect ...
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Vote for Arlington trustees who support slots at trackApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Trustees are local representatives for all residents. Residents' tax dollars support the village. Services cost money. Arlington Racecourse provides millions for schools...
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We’re fighting fire with fire in drug warApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s Washington meetings were an opportunity to insert some sanity into U.S.-Mexico strategies for combating the drug trade, which is rava...
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Funeral protest not Christian behaviorApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - I am appalled, but not surprised, by the Supreme Court decision to uphold the harassment of grieving military families as protected free speech. This is yet another inst...