New poll results imply that if Mayor Brandon Johnson doesn’t move to the center, he could lose his reelection bid in two years to a centrist.
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Category: Commentary
Harvey Young: The cards are stacked against the humanities. How should colleges respond?
President Donald Trump’s approach pushes universities to decide whether to stand up for their values or to fold to keep funding intact.
Robert Weiner and Khel Gordhan: In Illinois and nation, people want to know if and when Trump fatigue will set in
There is good reason to believe Donald Trump’s popularity is on the decline, but his support won’t collapse overnight.
Alison Cuddy and Lisa Yun Lee: Stonewall and other monuments must not be used as a weapon
Monuments like Stonewall have been challenged and even removed in recent years, but we need more memorials, not less.
Daniel DePetris: Is Donald Trump actually interested in talking with Iran?
Since President Donald Trump sent his letter to Iran’s Supreme leader about re-opening negotiations, not much has changed in Iran’s outlook.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: Donald Trump’s plan to privatize the Postal Service should be stamped ‘return to sender’
For more than 250 years, the Postal Service has bound our nation together, ensuring that every American, no matter where they live, is a valued part of the whole.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez: Improving teacher diversity is crucial to the success of all students
While students of color make up 54% of Illinois’ K-12 student population, teachers of color make up only 18% of the workforce in the state.
Bob Kustra: Slain Ukrainian novelist provides a stark contrast to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
If ever there were a contrast between sycophantic President Donald Trump and courageous Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina, it centers on empathy.
Eboo Patel: University of Chicago religious scholar believed pluralism brings out our best
University of Chicago professor Martin Marty was convinced that totalitarianism could be avoided if we worked to build pluralism.
Shadi Bartsch: The age-old debate behind the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tense conversation with Donald Trump was anticipated by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides.