Articles filed under Commentary
-
Recognizing the voice of leadershipMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - We're traveling in a crowded subway car somewhere under Manhattan when, without warning, the car comes to an abrupt halt in a tunnel in between stations. The subway car ...
-
Rights versus wishesMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Sen. Bernie Sanders said: "I believe that health care is a right of all people." He's not alone in that contention. That claim comes from Democrats and Republicans and l...
-
Commentary: Why Women's History Month mattersMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - Women's History Month in March was established by Congress decades ago to remember the contributions of both notable and ordinary women. Our society, and especially the...
-
Why international court's probe of war crimes won't get anywhereMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - Last week, the International Criminal Court in The Hague reversed an earlier decision and ruled that its chief prosecutor could open a broad investigation into possible ...
-
What Chicagoans can do to fix WashingtonMar 09, 2020 1:00 am - Chicagoans are undoubtedly sick of Washington's dithering. The cycle of partisan retribution reflected on cable news shows and social media has driven faith in governmen...
-
Avon board working to address concerns about purchase of houseMar 09, 2020 1:00 am - My name is Terry Wilke, and I have lived here in Avon Township most of my life, since 1977. I have served our community for over 12 years on the Lake County Board and th...
-
Gail Borden Library deserves, needs referendum supportMar 08, 2020 11:00 pm - We strongly encourage the residents of Gail Borden Public Library District to vote yes on March 17. We have an opportunity to support our beloved library without raising...
-
'The Nation' makes the case for Bernie SandersMar 08, 2020 12:00 am - From 'The Nation' If Bernie Sanders had simply demonstrated that it is possible to wage a competitive campaign for the presidency without relying on wealthy donors, corp...
-
The stark cultural differences inside the Democratic partyMar 06, 2020 12:00 am - By Byron York Yes, Democrats are divided over Bernie Sanders' revolution versus Joe Biden's restoration of status quo Obama. Yes, they are divided over what that means i...
-
After all these years, a woman still deserves a moment to be sadMar 06, 2020 12:00 am - Last week, I sat on a stage in front of more than 200 women in Columbus, Ohio, and tried to answer a simple question. I don't remember exactly how interviewer Angela Pa...