The Democrats and Republicans are so focused on destroying each other that they seem to not be noticing how divided our country is becoming.
Category: Letters to the Editor
Letters: Mayor Brandon Johnson is playing a game of obstructionism for no gain
Chicago voters did not expect Johnson to walk on water, but our city deserves better than what is unfolding.
Letters: The climate crisis should inspire us to reach across the aisle
Our common values such as national security and concern for our children’s future should unify Americans on climate change.
Letters: The cruel nature of the Israeli occupation
The Oct.7 attack on Israel was a horrific event, with painful consequences for both sides. How much worse is it now that Gaza has been turned into a wasteland?
Letters: The greatest threat to the Israeli people is extinction
Jews in the diaspora who choose not to stand up for Israel do so at the expense of the lives stolen and blood spilled on Oct 7.
Letters: Character in a candidate is what matters
I no longer look at party affiliation or promises made while campaigning as I choose who will get my vote. First, I look at character.
Letters: Mayor Brandon Johnson is just an extension of his old employer
Now when the mayor’s new board members fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, it will show that the mayor is just an extension of his old employer.
Letter: ‘The Park Ridge-Niles District 64 Elementary School referendum is a critically needed investment’
The Park Ridge-Niles District 64 Elementary School Referendum Is a Critically Needed INVESTMENT. Essential Improvements! We have lived in District 64 for over fifty years and like many of you we lived here for one big reason – the quality education provided to our two kids – at Field Elementary and Lincoln Jr. High. They both received the great educations we expected and went on to great success at Maine South, the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), Notre Dame for graduate studies, and in their professional careers. Like many of you, we have always believed that educating a child is not […]
Letters: The climate crisis is a pressing threat to the economy in Illinois and elsewhere
If climate change continues to spiral out of control, we risk leaving people a world of irreparable environmental and economic destruction.
Letters: To stave off gentrification and thrive, Pilsen needs expansion of TIF district
By amending the local tax increment financing district, resources would exist to directly implement strategies identified in Pilsen’s Quality of Life Plan.