DuPage County Opinion
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Editorial: Putting the focus on play in kindergartenApr 10, 2013 10:30 am - You’ve probably seen it on TV or in movies: the New York stereotype that has parents competing at any cost to get their 5-year-olds into the most prestigious kindergarte...
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Social Security pay not an entitlementApr 10, 2013 5:00 am - I am really getting tired of the politicians we have in this country referring to the Social Security program as an “entitlement.” Unless, of course, they are referring ...
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If it says Chicago, it should be made hereApr 10, 2013 5:00 am - Recently we needed a cutlery set. So, after looking around I decided on Chicago Cutlery. A good hometown company, right? Wrong, a company formerly of Chicago, bought by ...
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On gay marriage and immigrationApr 10, 2013 4:40 am - On gay marriage and immigration The political cartoon featured in the April 2 Daily Herald spoke volumes. It characterized the Republicans doing an about face regar...
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Same-sex marriage too hot for clergy?Apr 10, 2013 4:40 am - Same-sex marriage too hot for clergy? The current confusion over same sex marriage continues in our society because the church has decided the issue is too hot to h...
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Why the whining about the wealthy?Apr 09, 2013 4:40 am - Why the whining about the wealthy? From time to time one sees letters or op-ed columns crying about the wealthy not paying their fair share. However, the top 1 perc...
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Had our fill of red-herring debateApr 09, 2013 4:40 am - Had our fill of red-herring debate Today’s political discourse seems to be particularly maddening, and now I know why. The current administration feeds us a bottoml...
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Endorsements summary for races in DuPage CountyApr 08, 2013 10:01 am - Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements in DuPage County municipal and school board races and local referendums. Municipal races Aurora City Council: Edward ...
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A summary of our endorsements in Cook County racesApr 08, 2013 10:01 am - Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements in Cook County municipal and school board races and local referendums. Municipal races Arlington Heights village pres...
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Competition helps keep Medicare workingApr 08, 2013 5:00 am - Medicare has plenty of issues that need to be fixed. The Part D program isn’t one of them and our seniors know it — but President Obama doesn’t. If the president has his...