Articles filed under Opinion
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Remembering democracyNov 13, 2024 2:00 pm - Someday, someone's going to have to remember. If it's not too many years, it might not be that hard to remember, but if it's longer, it's going to be harder. Someone will...
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Why we have itNov 13, 2024 11:03 am - Unlike Walt Zlotow, I WAS taught about the Electoral College by my civics teacher 70 years ago. The Electoral College protects the minority from the tyranny of the majori...
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There’s no better time for a ‘Citizens’ Assembly’Nov 13, 2024 11:02 am - Our past election cycles have highlighted a critical need: greater citizen participation in Illinois government. We’ve become so divided that we struggle to understand an...
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The transition that turned into a lossNov 13, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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Daily Herald opinion: Activist has helped veterans group get on track, but there’s work to be doneNov 12, 2024 7:05 pm - The timely story of John “Dutch” DeGroot’s accomplishments at the Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission is worthy of our attention just for what already has been don...
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Thanks to community for supporting free speechNov 12, 2024 4:00 am - Every Monday since June 24, a group of about three dozen women and men have been gathering at Palatine’s Volunteer Plaza on Northwest Highway to exercise our First Amendm...
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Are political lobbies Americans first?Nov 12, 2024 4:00 am - As we conclude another election season, I think all concerned citizens should be asking our political leaders where the loyalties of our representatives and candidates tr...
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Divine guidance is needed for our democracyNov 12, 2024 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: