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Category: Columnists
Laura Washington: Studs Terkel had a quality today’s Democrats so sorely need
Studs Terkel spoke authentically in the language that the working classes of America understood and embraced.
Clarence Page: A timely pushback against too much Trump-Musk secrecy
Recent resignations of prosecutors are an encouraging sign that some political conservatives remain true to the standards we would like to see.
Heidi Stevens: ‘What a ride! I love you.’ They were married for 72 years and died a day apart, holding hands until the end
Marie and Kevin Mayer’s five children found a drawer full of love letters — mostly from their dad to their mom.
David Greising: Michael Madigan and Rod Blagojevich were products of a culture that tolerates lawlessness
Yes, the corrupt Michael Madigans of the world must be punished. But better yet would be a reformed system that protects Illinoisans.
Daniel DePetris: Is Congress fine with giving up its war powers?
There’s a fundamental power that Congress has largely deferred to the executive: the power to declare war.
Elizabeth Shackelford: Foreign aid delivered by USAID is for our nation’s benefit — including our farmers
Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s attacks on USAID and foreign assistance will hurt American national security.
Heidi Stevens: Even amid this cloud of cruelty, Sen. Tuberville’s comments about beating kids with ADHD stand out
Tuberville lamented what he says is an overreliance on medication to treat ADHD. He lost credibility when he mentioned whipping a child.
Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump’s cowboy diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere is succeeding, but has risks
Donald Trump aims to flaunt American power and coerce Washington’s allies and partners in the Western Hemisphere to meet his demands.
Steve Chapman: Donald Trump puts his former aides at risk of assassination
Donald Trump is nonchalant about the grave risks the men face as a direct result of their service to him.