Articles filed under Opinion
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Activate AmericaAug 11, 2026 1:37 pm - At a time when civic participation feels more important than ever, we each have a role to play in strengthening our democracy. Voting is one of the most direct and powerf...
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Celebrity appointees not fit for governmentAug 11, 2026 1:35 pm - So, now Jeanine Pirro, another Donald Trump appointee, drops the chargers of vandalism, a felony, against former Olympian David Hearn on Friday. A rush job by Trump’s no-...
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State to blame for some abortion deathsAug 11, 2026 1:34 pm - This is in response to the etter of July 30 by Denise Berry. While she partly blames the overturning of Roe vs. Wade as part of an increase in the injuries and even death...
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Daily Herald opinion: St. Charles officials remain focused on improving eastern gateway of the cityAug 11, 2026 8:04 am - Daily Herald opinion: As St. Charles reviews a proposal to redevelop the former Pheasant Run Resort site, city council members say the eastern entrance to the city needs to be unique and different from neighboring towns.
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The long rise of the new Democratic PartyAug 11, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Today’s editorial cartoonAug 11, 2026 4:00 am -
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Class act: A president who knew right from wrongAug 11, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Pierog: Supporting investments that keep Kane County moving forwardAug 10, 2026 4:00 am - Guest view: As Kane County continues to grow, so must a transportation system that keeps pace with the needs of our residents, businesses, and economy. That is why I support the Illinois Tollway's proposed toll increase and the long-term investments it will make in the Interstate 88 and Interstate 90 corridors.
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How Pittsburgh became the early alarm bell for the DSA’s riseAug 09, 2026 4:00 am - The rise of the Democratic left in Pittsburgh did not happen overnight. It was built over years through patient organizing, disciplined recruiting and a clear-eyed focus on the races that mattered most: low-turnout primaries where entrenched power was vulnerable.
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What campaigns should really be aboutAug 09, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Give us a reason to send you to Congress other than the R or D.