Articles filed under Opinion
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Daily Herald opinion: From ‘average’ to ‘abnormal’: Sometimes even the axioms against political violence have their limitsApr 27, 2026 7:40 pm - If there is anything constructive to be said in the aftermath of the third attempt on Donald Trump’s life in less than two years, it must surely be that all the things sa...
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A school plan that’s better than vouchersApr 27, 2026 4:00 am - Regarding the claim: “GOP candidate knows value of school choice.”: Not so much. Illinois 529 Plan information states, “In Illinois, families can withdraw up to $20,000 ...
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Not just talking the talk on IranApr 27, 2026 4:00 am - “We have tried to stop Iran’s quest to acquire weapons of mass destruction, which would make it a threat not only to its neighbors but to the entire region and the worl...
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Militias’ legacy should not be today’s sufferingApr 27, 2026 4:00 am - While the importance of militias in the Revolutionary War is not disputed, we still feel their negative Constitutional residue: namely, the Second Amendment. The Founders...
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Important questions for the popeApr 27, 2026 4:00 am - This pope, the patron saint of the left, needs to be honest and explain what his papacy intends to be. No evasion, no denials about the politics and no hiding behind the ...
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Is The Clove at a crossroads?Apr 27, 2026 4:00 am - Let’s start with the good news about recent construction developments in Buffalo Grove. The Adriane Johnson Amphitheater outdoor performance space is outstanding. The pro...
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Riding the taxation trolley to ‘fairness’Apr 27, 2026 4:00 am - Recently, the Daily Herald ran two syndicated columns that explored the old and oft-quoted refrain of “taxing the rich (and corporations) to pay their fair share.” Both e...
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Stop designing AI for students; start designing it with themApr 27, 2026 4:00 am - “Clanker!” Jesse was yelling in frustration at his computer. “Hey! Can someone help me reword this? Gemini’s being lame,” Daphne called out. Cindy rolled her eyes. She wa...
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State’s pre-emption of local zoning is bad ideaApr 26, 2026 10:25 am - I recently viewed an online video ad from Gov. Pritzker stating that his Build Illinois legislation would somehow help address the affordable housing crisis in the state....
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Pointless politicsApr 26, 2026 10:25 am - Many Democratic leaders are suggesting that Trump should be removed from office under provisions of the 25th Amendment. While I agree that some of Trump's comments are wa...