Articles filed under Politics
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Don't hate the political players; hate the political gameJan 15, 2021 12:00 am - Many Americans are very upset that President-elect Joe Biden will replace President Donald Trump. For most of them, it's not that they will miss Trump's unconventional a...
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The Radicalization of Kevin Greeson, ex-Obama supporter who died backing Trump at CapitolJan 14, 2021 10:00 pm - ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. In 2009, Kevin G...
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Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Lady Gaga set to performJan 14, 2021 10:00 pm - The A-list is back. How A-list? Try Lady Gaga and J. Lo. Inauguration officials announced on Thursday that the glittery duo would appear in person on Jan. 20, with Gaga ...
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To persuade is the highest goal of newspaper editorialsJan 13, 2021 10:00 pm - By Jim Slusher Persuasion has been called a "gentle art." More often, people approach it with a fiery hammer. Gentility may not be exactly what we need in these troubled...
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Source of income discrimination - let's end itJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - In the age of coronavirus and with an economy on the brink of catastrophe, none of us can afford to turn our noses up at government aid. Many were happy to receive those...
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Editorial: After Madigan vote, here's what must be doneJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - Third in an Opinion series. Let's say one person could decide what bills might become law. Let's say that person could be in charge pretty much for life. Let's say he c...
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Will Democrats ditch a policy that's produced more equal incomes?Jan 13, 2021 12:00 am - By Michael Barone The policies of defeated one-term presidents are not as easily reversed as their victorious successors, suffused with campaign rhetoric, sometimes sup...
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'It is bold, it is transformational': Criminal justice reform package sent to governorJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking during Tuesday's session. The H...
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Republican leaders criticize Democrats as end of short session nearsJan 12, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republican leadership offered harsh criticisms for their Democratic counterparts Tuesday as the Illinois General Assembly neared the end of its short sessi...
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Feder: WLS Radio owner Cumulus Media forbids talk of 'stolen elections'Jan 12, 2021 12:00 am - Cumulus Media, parent company of conservative news/talk stations nationwide including Chicago's WLS 890-AM, has ordered its talk show hosts to refrain from spreading lie...