Cook County Opinion
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Do I hear dictator?Jul 31, 2016 1:00 am - Was I hearing Donald Trump last week, or a reincarnation of Benito Mussolini? The only thing I didn't hear from The Donald is that he would make the trains run on time. ...
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Obamas' inspiration will be missedJul 31, 2016 1:00 am - When I listened to Barack Obama's speeches when he was on the campaign trail eight years ago, I felt inspired and hopeful, something that I hadn't felt in a long time. ...
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Don't encourage Trump any furtherJul 31, 2016 1:00 am - How much more outrageous do Donald Trump's actions have to be before everyone realizes that he is not just a joke but actually dangerous? Mr. Trump is now encouraging t...
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Court should uphold amendment referendumJul 30, 2016 1:00 am - It is time for a change in Illinois. Over 540,000 Illinois voters signed a petition to give us the opportunity in November to change the state constitution. The change i...
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Trump slogans can't be believedJul 30, 2016 1:00 am - When people are asked why they will vote for Donald Trump, they say, "He says it like it is." When he says he will make America great again, they believe every word. F...
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Trump fears questions from the pressJul 29, 2016 1:00 am - It's not hard to see why the Republican Party, especially its Donald Trump, abhors "the press" - the American Press. Actually, they would malign anyone who asks them que...
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Those who help disabled need higher-wage billJul 29, 2016 1:00 am - I've worked in a day program for adults with developmental disabilities for almost nine years. I engage them in activities designed to help them reach their goals. I als...
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Clinton violated evidence lawJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - Recently, the Herald ran a column by Richard Cohen painting Hillary as an angel, guilty of nothing. The Herald fails to print the truth about Hillary. Hillary is guilty...
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Clinton can't be trustedJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - The editorial in the July 24 Daily Herald, "Footnote or watershed moment?" began by asking this question: Clinton has earned the nomination; can she now be trusted to le...
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Elie Wiesel's legacy to Elgin and elsewhereJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - Last year I spoke to a class at Elgin High School. They were all immigrants. They were reading their first book. In any language. Not "Cat in the Hat." Not "Dick and Jan...