Northbrook Opinion
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Speaking Out: Bipartisan support needed to work toward stability in IsraelMay 27, 2021 1:00 am - The recent fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas raises many questions to me - as an American, a Jew and someone who lived in Israel as a kid and has been back sever...
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Letter: Here's the reality that young Asian-Americans are facing every dayMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - Last week, President Biden signed off on a bill meant to address the rise in Asian American hate crimes. Here's why that isn't enough. It's a given that hate is becoming...
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Op-ed: Pass TEAACH Act to ensure accurate representation of Asian-Americans in curriculumMay 26, 2021 1:00 am - History is the recognition of past events. It is an ongoing story of human progress, a story interwoven with successes and failures of societies that have come before us...
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Speaking Out: It's time for Congress to come together on infrastructureMay 19, 2021 1:00 am - There is little dispute across our nation that we have infrastructure needs that must be met. What should be included when we talk of infrastructure? The very definition...
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Let's keep our eye on SpringfieldMay 06, 2021 1:00 am - The work to be done in Springfield during the next month is of great significance. Most significant is the budget. In addition, there is the final crunch to act on bills...
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Editorial: Become an advocate to raise awareness, help prevent child abuseApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - National Child Abuse Prevention Month ends Friday. The work, however, on behalf of abused and neglected children, doesn't stop. Ever. At noon Thursday at the Kane County...
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Speaking Out: One verdict doesn't fix the problemApr 28, 2021 1:00 am - The killing of George Floyd last May was horrific to watch - and many of us did - seeing officer Chauvin's knee on a Black man's neck for 9½ minutes. After the many oth...
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Britton: There is more work to be done on gun violence preventionApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - It has been another week filled with heartache as we watched two people of color - one only 13 years old - die at hands of law enforcement. While I continue to believe i...
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Speaking Out: Now that election is over, it's time to focus together on the futureApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - With the local elections over, it's time to reboot our communities The candidates who won and lost, as well as the community, need to focus on looking forward. Congratul...
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Participate, communicate to make Northbrook a better communityApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - An open letter and two "asks" of All the People of Northbrook: The recent elections of April 6, 2021, lead me to believe that all of us, including those on team #Northbr...