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April 6, 2018

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Fighting Words

How is Gov. Rauner in trouble? Let me count the days

Thursday, Apr 5

Democrats are gleefully counting the days that the Republican Party under Gov. Bruce Rauner remains fractured as he and his primary election opponent, state Rep. Jeanne Ives, fail to unify, writes Eric Zorn.

I'm a proud member of the Chicago Teachers Union. Here's why.

When I first started teaching in Chicago, I was hesitant to join the union. Now, 14 years later, I'm glad that I did. 

In Illinois, my Social Security benefits barely pay for my property taxes

I paid into Social Security for 48 years. I started collecting benefits at age 68. Our last real estate tax bill consumed almost two-thirds of my Social Security. Two-thirds.

Spread the word about crisis pregnancies and safe havens

There is absolutely no reason a baby should ever be abandoned, left to die. Please, spread the word about Illinois' Safe Haven laws. 

Finding the right ways to fight Chicago's carjacking surge

Metropolitan Chicago is suffering an epidemic of carjacking, but the mayor has the wrong remedy.

How the 'Trump effect' is causing panic in the Republican Party

I believe in the power of panic. And I believe a little productive panic within the GOP is in order.

Scott Stantis cartoons

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