President Donald Trump pledged to “drain the swamp.” Now, he is willing to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari government.
Category: Commentary
Christine Ledbetter: The rising revolution is gray-haired and determined
Many of the participants in recent Chicagoland protests against the Trump administration’s policies are senior citizens.
Leslie S. Richards: Philadelphia’s transit faces deep cuts. Chicago can still avoid this fate.
Philadelphia’s transit agency is now forced to plan for devastating service cuts. Chicago has time to act before damage is done.
Laura Washington: Waving the flag could turn the tables on Donald Trump and the GOP
Republicans paint Democrats as America haters. It’s time for Democrats to turn the tables.
Alexi Giannoulias: Illinoisans shouldn’t pay more for car insurance based on their ZIP code and credit score
Why do driving records not matter, but your ZIP code and credit score do, when it comes to auto insurance rates in Illinois?
Toni Preckwinkle and Dr. Erik Mikaitis: Medicaid work requirements threaten a critical health care system
Advocates of Medicaid work requirements overlook a plain truth: A healthy population is essential to a productive national workforce.
Karina Ayala-Bermejo and Raul Raymundo: Stop the political theater and fix the broken immigration system
President Donald Trump needs to fix the broken immigration system and stop weaponizing immigrants to stir up divisions.
Alicia Pederson: Chicago’s affordable housing plan demands a courtyard block blueprint
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “Green Social Housing” plan can use courtyard block designs to create mixed-use neighborhoods.
Abraham Scarr: Illinois lawmakers can cut red tape and make going solar more affordable
A new Illinois bill would implement instant solar permitting and end cumbersome permitting procedures that add delays and costs.
Clarence Page: Donald Trump embraces South Africans — the white ones
In the coming week, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet Trump at the White House. They have much to discuss.