Does CPD need an expensive consent decree to implement real reform measures?
Paul Vallas: Chicago’s federal consent decree will not improve policing
Category: Commentary
Laura Washington: Rahm Emanuel leading the Democrats is a nonstarter
The most compelling indictment of Rahm Emanuel can be summed up in two words: Laquan McDonald.
Andy Shaw: Rahm Emanuel is the best choice to lead Democrats out of the political wilderness
Watching Rahm Emanuel try to break Donald Trump’s political spell would be a healthy exercise in democracy.
Michael D. Belsky: Chicago needs a better budgeting process
In other cities ,the budget forecast is a tool used to balance the budget before the end of the fiscal year.
J. Marcos Peterson: Soy un mexicoamericano que votó por Donald Trump. No, no me odio
Votar a Donald Trump no me convierte en racista, sexista, misógino, homófobo o cualquier otro “ista” o “ico” que me hayan llamado.
Pat Devaney: Fixing Tier 2 pensions would create a fair retirement for Illinois workers
Most public workers in Illinois now have Tier 2 pensions, which fall woefully short of providing a stable retirement.
Michele Weldon: The push to return to the office full time ignores how life has changed for many
For some, going back to the workplace is a relief; for others, it is a tone-deaf requirement by out-of-touch leadership.
Clarence Page: How Democrats let a rising generation of supporters slip away
Donald Trump’s winning strategy involved luring and enlisting a mostly male-oriented following that was largely voting for the first time.
Patrick T. Reardon: 17 questions about hate
If I believe that Donald Trump stirs up hate among Americans, should I hate him and all of the people who voted for him?
Victor Shi: Democrats must take a new media approach
Republicans have spent decades building a robust, comprehensive, and effective information ecosystem — and it paid off in this election.