Jim Slusher
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Mainstream, if you must, but proudNov 10, 2016 12:00 am - I think I'm a member of the Mainstream Media. At least red-faced people keep pointing their fingers in my face and telling me that I am. And I think I'm supposed to feel...
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Slusher: Why, even in era of negativity, kids can have reason to be hopefulOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - If you were to ask some of the suburbs' most politically engaged young people to describe the state of Illinois in a single word, what do you suppose it would be? I atte...
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Slusher: New columnist comes full circle to hometown newspaperOct 20, 2016 1:00 am - The Daily Herald employs some of the finest journalists and writers in the country. Sometimes, they go on to bigger things - not just at the Tribune or Sun-Times down th...
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Your chance to take part in the endorsement discussionOct 03, 2016 1:00 am - No presidential election in my memory has produced the intensity of interest in newspaper endorsements as the campaign between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hilla...
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Your chance to take part in the endorsement discussionOct 03, 2016 1:00 am - No presidential election in my memory has produced the intensity of interest in newspaper endorsements as the campaign between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hilla...
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Slusher: Wide world of campaign coverage under waySep 29, 2016 1:00 am - All the talk this week — and last for that matter — has been on Monday's presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, but it's not just the season of hi...
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Slusher: It bears repeating: Beware the pollsSep 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Some random thoughts, briefly stated: • I read a poll yesterday showing Donald Trump holds a slight lead over Hillary Clinton. Over the weekend, I read one saying Clinto...
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Here's how to make your voice heard on electionsAug 25, 2016 1:00 am - With Election Day now barely more than two months away, our letters columns soon will be teeming with the passions of citizens hoping to influence the votes of their fri...
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Slusher: On this, the Trump watchers have gone too farAug 11, 2016 1:00 am - I am a strong believer in free speech, and I am not easily offended by words or ideas, especially from nationally syndicated pundits. But I spiked a syndicated column th...
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Slusher: Expansion reflects, reinforces commitment to communityAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - The quote that is probably best known when referring to the Daily Herald's mission is Hosea Paddock's objective to "Fear God, tell the truth and make money" that tops ou...