Washington: Crime is down in Chicago, but there may be trouble ahead
Laura Washington It’s one step forward, two steps back. That’s the state of public safety in Chicago. Summer fun is here, but in recent years, that’s been... Read more.
Point and Counterpoint
Damian Murphy: Point America’s law-and-order problem is Donald Trump Yes, America does have a law-and-order problem. It’s the president of the United States.... Read more.
Schwartz: Why nostalgia for 1950s of ‘Leave it to Beaver’ persists in America’s religious right
Peter H. Schwartz Anyone looking to drench themselves in the 1950s nostalgia currently favored by the religious right in America should consider watching “Leave... Read more.
Strong, Ducros, & Gallardo: Why doing immigration the ‘white way’ is wrong
Megan Thiele Strong, Faustina M. Ducros and Susana L. Gallardo The president is granting refugee status to white South Africans. Meanwhile, he is issuing travel... Read more.
Gaffney & Mills: RFK Jr. is dangerously wrong on fluoride
Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came into a recent Department of Health and Human Services hearing with conspiracy theories, and left with a crash... Read more.
Zick: What nature taught me about fatherhood after I lost my dad
Jeff Zick It was around this time two years ago that I had to say goodbye to my dad. Father’s Day has felt different ever since. He was a gentle man of conviction... Read more.
Hall: Police use of military tools presents a growing danger
Abigail R. Hall The White House recently issued an executive order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect... Read more.
Commentary: Outrage over Trump’s electric vehicle policies is misplaced
Ashley Nunes Electric car subsidies are heading for the chopping block. A tax bill recently passed by House Republicans is set to stop billions in taxpayer cash... Read more.
Commentary: Is civics the new STEM?
David J. Bobb In 1957, the United States had its “Sputnik moment.” As the Soviet Sputnik satellite orbited the Earth, Americans became fearful that we were falling... Read more.
Commentary: Listen to the voices of the homeless
Eric Protein Moseley When I was a kid, there was a commercial for the brokerage firm EF Hutton with the iconic line: “When EF Hutton talks, people listen.” The... Read more.