Editorials
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Editorial: The coming test for progressive hard-liners in CongressNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - Last week's down-to-the-wire battle within the Democratic Party over a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill exposed a curious, perhaps even dangerous truth about the mechan...
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Editorial: A win for centrists and the suburbsNov 06, 2021 2:00 pm - If you pay attention to the news, you understand that Tuesday's elections in Virginia and New Jersey sent shock waves through the political system and messages to both p...
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Editorial: Arlington Heights took the longer view on controversial project.Nov 05, 2021 1:00 am - This article has been updated to correct that the Itasca village board vote was Tuesday. Two village boards. Two volatile projects. Two outcomes. For two years now,...
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Editorial: Methane pact is at least a worthwhile start on climate changeNov 04, 2021 1:00 am - The global climate summit going on in Scotland does not carry very high expectations, unfortunately. It's happening in the middle of a pandemic; and COP26, as it is nick...
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Editorial Roundup: U.S.
Nov 03, 2021 7:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Oct. 28 The (Johannesburg, South Africa) Mail & Gazette on climate denial within political parties: Loca...
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Editorial: Now's the time to get homes and cars ready for winter weatherNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Winter dread tends to creep up on us each fall, with reality hitting in waves. This week we get a double whammy - nighttime temperatures dipping into the 20s and Sunday'...
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Editorial Roundup: Indiana
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Editorial: Village board faces test of leadership regarding Haymarket addiction centerOct 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Itasca village board members face an ultimate test of leadership Tuesday. We hope they prove up to the challenge. At issue is a 240-bed treatment facility fcor people ex...
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Editorial: Objectivity as the antidote to polarizationOct 30, 2021 2:00 pm - It is hard to know where the country is headed. We first used this space more than 10 years ago to warn against the vitriol that was engulfing our politics, but in retr...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Oct 30, 2021 1:00 am - More treats than tricks For the first time in three years, Halloween looks to be getting back to somewhat normal for trick or treaters. Two years ago, quiet because...