Articles filed under Opinion
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Daily Herald opinion: The obliteration debate: It's natural to rush to judgment, but we won't know the impact of the attack on Iran until history unfoldsJun 28, 2025 2:30 pm - Daily Herald opinion: As with Pearl Harbor, Vietnam and many events have shown, the success or failure of an action often can’t be known until well after it has occurred. In that sense, we should reserve judgment about the success or the failure of the Iran attacks until much more about them is known.
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Speak out on assaultsJun 27, 2025 2:29 pm - On June 12, Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and thrown to the ground simply for asking a question at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference about the c...
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Troubling revelationJun 27, 2025 2:29 pm - The recent revelation that license plate reader (ALPR) data from Illinois communities was improperly accessed by out-of-state law enforcement in abortion-related and immi...
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Today’s editorial cartoonJun 27, 2025 4:00 am -
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Daily Herald opinion: Valuable regulations: State and local actions will help ensure that e-bikes are safe as well as funJun 27, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Amid the growing popularity of electric bicycles, we are seeing dangerous misuses and increased safety risks. Strong local ordinances and common-sense operation by riders will help ensure the vehicles are welcome additions to streets and recreation areas.
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The questions that remain on IranJun 27, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Trump's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have temporarily relieved pressure on Republicans over the tax bill, but long term consequences regarding war powers and Congressional oversight remain.
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A better message for young peopleJun 26, 2025 2:29 pm - Re: Sarley: the best way to get kids to enjoy fishing, June 18) Perhaps columnist Steve Sarley should write about ways to help kids connect with nature — like hiking, bir...
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Frightening parallelsJun 26, 2025 2:29 pm - Democracy failed in South Vietnam and a dystopian stupor followed. Neighbors were encouraged to report on neighbors. Self-professed liberators walked the streets while op...
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State also has stake in fixing transit crisisJun 26, 2025 12:21 pm - Guest columnist Kirk Dillard: The transit crisis in Illinois threatens jobs and the economy across Illinois. Here's why state government needs to step up now.
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Mired in infighting, Democrats can't find their wayJun 26, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: