Cook County Opinion
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Slavery in IllinoisDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - In a recent article about the shaping of the state of Illinois, Mick Zawislak tells us that at the time of statehood, Chicago was a nothing place, and southern Illinois ...
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Socialism and democracyDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - This is in response to the letter from Rod Sink of Elgin in the December Daily Herald, in which he gives examples of "failed socialism," naming a number of dictatorships...
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How GOP responds to rosy economyDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - Okay. Let me get this straight. In early 2009, we were reeling from the effects of the Great Recession. The unemployment rate was heading toward the October peak of 10 p...
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Illinois needs to stand with RaunerDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - As someone who sees what Democratic rule has done the state of Illinois, Republicans now more than ever need to stand with Gov. Bruce Rauner and fight attempts to return...
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Mandates fair, neededDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - In response to Mr. Rolland Ley's "Mandate is unfair" of Nov. 26: We may never feel a need for medical insurance but aren't we glad it exists when the need arises? Witho...
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Just go after the billionairesDec 17, 2017 12:00 am - There have been letters to the editor recently regarding the tax plan which would indicate the rich are going to take advantage of the middle class and poor. People payi...
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Start young to fight sex harassmentDec 16, 2017 12:00 am - The dark culture of sexual harassment and rape culture is finally once more coming to light. Since the Weinstein scandal was reported on nearly two months ago by The New...
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President is playing us all for sapsDec 16, 2017 12:00 am - Ladies and Gentlemen, Donald's performance since his run for the presidency is worthy of an Emmy followed by a Tony and finally an Oscar for his starring role in " Who M...
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Stick to classic economic principlesDec 16, 2017 12:00 am - Critics of tax reform and government policies that reduce corporate taxes, reduce taxes on individuals and provide greater economic freedom for individuals ignore the hi...
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Protect Clean Power PlanDec 15, 2017 12:00 am - The primary function of government is to protect the American people. No one has the right to change the climate, degrade the environment or devastate ecosystems. The EP...