Cook County Opinion
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Candidate deserves more attentionJan 15, 2018 12:00 am - I just returned from canvassing for gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss in my neighborhood. What surprised me was that few of the people I talked to had heard of him. Y...
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No one can say when life beginsJan 15, 2018 12:00 am - Mary Stuhr's anti-abortion letter had statements that could be viewed from many perspectives. A woman with an unplanned pregnancy has already been given the gift of her ...
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We need conservatism with human touchJan 14, 2018 12:00 am - While conservative writer Walter Williams' columns have included well-made observations on social damage occurring from poorly functioning government programs, his posit...
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Basis for patriotismJan 13, 2018 12:00 am - I am rather tired of the sanctimonious, hypocritical Trump supporters, Republicans and person occupying the White House telling us what is "patriotic." The flag is just...
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Columnist way off on teacher-quality reformJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - As a proud retired public school teacher, I was quite disturbed by Walter Williams' recent opinion column about teacher-quality reform. After citing only a few examples ...
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Union membership was our safety netJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - Regarding the opinion of Dianne McGuire on the need for more union support, I can't agree more. My husband of 53 years was a member of Local #134, IBEW until he suffered...
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Editorial: Different approach to homeless worth a tryJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - Most shelters are overflowing with homeless people on these cold nights. And yet, some people don't go to them, preferring to take their chances on the street even in th...
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Editorial: The importance of persistence in government consolidationJan 09, 2018 4:00 am - If there is one thing we learn about reform from watching government in Illinois, it is that persistence is a required ingredient for success. It took more than 20 year...
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Where are reforms?Jan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Since tax talk is all the recent rage, let's not forget that Illinois passed a 32 percent tax hike this past July without any changes to the way Illinois operates. As w...
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Who owns corporations?Jan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Some people are complaining about the GOP's tax cut helping big corporations. However, if you have a pension or if you have money invested in a 401(k) or an IRA, you pro...