Des Plaines Opinion
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Unions fought for all workers’ rightsMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - I am a union member of National Association of Letter Carriers and have been for the last 29 years. We in unions, I would have to say, have lost sight of a lot of what m...
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Sidor the smart choice for Arlington Hts. trusteeMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - During these uncertain economic times when government is forced to make tough choices in order to meet everyday obligations it is every citizen's responsibility to ensur...
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Drawing new battle linesMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - The Republican majority in Wisconsin has enacted a brilliant strategy. They have created a battle of haves vs. have nots among the middle class. Tim McGlynn Palatine ...
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Seiffert great addition to D15 boardMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Congratulations to David Seiffert and the District 15 school board. I have had the privilege of working with Dave for many years on the District 15 Educational Foundatio...
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Move along people, no conspiracy hereMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Recent articles have alleged a conspiracy in the timing of Mark Bloom's resignation from the District 15 Board of Education. Unfortunately, those articles were based on ...
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Early learning is our best investmentMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Lawmakers at both the federal and state level face two major challenges today: managing shrinking budgets and supporting economic growth. Investing in early childhood ed...
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Which version of creationism to teach?Mar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Good for the Lake Zurich school district school board for endorsing creationism (“Yes votes for God in class,” Feb. 26). Now the real debate can begin and we’ll see what...
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Former BG manager: Jan Sirabian is a top-notch clerkMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - In the next several weeks, culminating on April 5th, voters in Buffalo Grove will elect a new village president, four trustees and village clerk. Only the 2-year trustee...
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Doesn't like Mike Sidor's support of Boeger PlaceMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - With the election of village trustees fast approaching in Arlington Heights, one candidate concerns me. Michael Sidor has said on multiple occasions that he supports the...
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Hypocrisy in how we value babiesMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Let me see if I have this straight: If a woman is found to have been taking illegal drugs while pregnant, she is charged with a crime for harming the baby. Yet, she can ...