Every Thanksgiving serves to remind me of one of the lessons I took from my grandfather.
Category: Commentary
Sheldon H. Jacobson and Dr. Janet A. Jokela: Is bird flu a risk yet to people?
The recent transmission pattern of H5N1 avian flu concerns epidemiologists and public health officials.
Sonat Birnecker Hart: A 35% tax hike on alcohol would seriously hurt city businesses like Koval Distillery
A 35% tax increase would jeopardize Koval Distillery’s growth. In such a competitive industry, I cannot raise prices any further.
Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump shouldn’t return to maximum pressure on Iran
Iran has expanded its nuclear program since Donald Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018.
John T. Shaw: During a dark presidential campaign, glimmers of statesmanship shined through
During a dark presidential campaign, two mayors from swing states insisted on placing the public interest above their personal or partisan interest.
Dr. Cory Franklin: On health matters, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is prone to exaggeration and outright fabrications
The flip side is that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has one undeniable strength — identifying critical problems contributing to poor American health.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Will Trump’s Education Department pick empower schools — while placing more controls on them?
How do you give more power to schools and parents, even as you place new federal controls on them?
Jessica A. Roth: What happens to Jack Smith and the cases against Donald Trump?
Resigning now allows Jack Smith to maintain control over his exit, including the production of a report.
Juan Rangel: How Latinos found their voice in Donald Trump
The election outcome was the culmination of concern over the direction of Latino values on family, faith and an aspiration for upward mobility.
David Greising: CPD’s consent decree will be worth the cost if reforms are effectively implemented
The false economies baked into the Chicago budget cuts are glaring when we compare the small proposed savings to the costs of police misconduct.