Articles filed under Opinion
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Fake outrageJan 15, 2026 4:00 am - When Renee Good's last words were, “That's fine dude. I'm not mad at you,” and the ICE agent's words were “f-ing b***h” as he walked away, spare me your fake outrage when...
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Profane ‘salutes’ and a confusion of public standardsJan 15, 2026 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: In September 1976, then-Vice President Nelson Rockefeller was pictured prominently in newspapers across the country playfully and prominently aiming his middle finger toward a group of hecklers during a campaign event. Today, I’m intrigued by a confusion of incongruities the incident exposes
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The prime of tough-guy progressivismJan 15, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: New poll shows voters have more confidence in Republicans than Democrats to handle key issues, despite disapproving of Trump's handling of economy, inflation, tariffs, and foreign policy.
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Facts and the FedJan 14, 2026 2:33 pm - Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for possible criminal activity related to the $2.6 billion renova...
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Prospects for continued successJan 14, 2026 2:32 pm - There’s good news, and there’s better news. The good news is that for the past year, our country has been blessed with a phenomenal president. President Trump works tirel...
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Cyberbullying: Getting to the heart of the matterJan 14, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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Liars and thugs: A homicide showcases the shattering of America’s conscienceJan 14, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: On the one hand, thank goodness there are videos. But on the other, America's current leaders couldn't care less what the videos show.
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Today’s editorial cartoonJan 14, 2026 4:00 am -
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Daily Herald opinion: During the long, dark winter, let holiday lights linger a whileJan 13, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Perhaps it’s time we take a deep breath and relax about a few extra weeks of twinkling lights. Less judgment, more acceptance.
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Racing accountability neededJan 13, 2026 4:00 am - With the recent shortcomings of the Illinois Racing Board with the lone licensed/state-regulated standardbred racetrack in the State of Illinois by having no systems, met...