Letters: The key to stopping massive wildfires is reducing global warming, not thinning forestsThinning leaves lots of dry soil and trees open to winds that fan the flames. July 07, 2023
Joseph ‘Zeke’ Rupnick: US must recognize Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and return stolen DeKalb County lands There’s finally a pathway for us to reclaim our tribal land without disturbing the homeowners whose houses sit on our reservation. July 07, 2023
Andrew Eastmond: Soccer league is overlooking extensive abuse allegations against suburban club owner Rory DamesHow can Rory Dames, the focus of allegations of abuse, be banned from the NWSL but still own the suburban youth soccer club Eclipse Select? July 07, 2023
Nicole Woitowich: Clinical trials are better at including women. But data analysis is still a real problem.When scientists fail to analyze their data by sex, we have no way of knowing if males or females respond to treatments differently. July 07, 2023
Editorial: Government should not suppress speech on social media. The price is always too high. Some saw this ruling as bad news for the removal of “misinformation.” We say the judge was right. July 07, 2023
David Greising: Red flag tools are critical with assault weapons ban in limbo. We need court transparency.Because Illinois courts are exempt from FOIA requests, the public has no way of knowing how many restraining order requests are made and how many are denied. July 07, 2023
Robbie Preece: NASCAR was a good start. Let’s bring Formula E racing to Chicago.If we want to bring in more tourists and avert complaints about noise and pollution, let's bring Formula E racing to Grant Park, too. July 06, 2023
Raymond Scott Turner: Medicare agency is limiting access to new Alzheimer’s treatmentOn the precipice of FDA approval for the most effective Alzheimer’s treatment, Medicare will only cover it in select clinical trials. July 06, 2023
Letters: Chicago should embrace the NASCAR opportunity with prideI hope NASCAR fans had a good experience in the city and the sport wants to extend this event beyond the current contract. July 06, 2023
Steve Chapman: A plea bargain is Donald Trump’s best optionDonald Trump is at high risk in both of his criminal cases. If he goes to trial and is convicted, he could end up dying in prison. July 06, 2023
Editorial: Shakman took on patronage, but the job’s unfinished. Exhibit A: Democrat Karen Yarbrough.A federal judge could decide as soon as Thursday to end Shakman decree oversight of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough. That would be a mistake. July 06, 2023
Jerald McNair: This July Fourth, let’s make sure our youths understand the preciousness of freedomOur young people must be taught that crime and violence compromise our freedoms. July 05, 2023
Editorial: What path lies ahead for ‘sojourner’ Barack Obama?Barack Obama still approaches post-presidential life with a glancing blow. Maybe the new Obama Presidential Center will provide a locus and a new center for a deeper engagement. July 05, 2023
Letters: The Supreme Court continues to whittle away rightsThe radical right Supreme Court majority paves the way to restoring the de jure segregation laws of the very bad old days. July 05, 2023
Clarence Page: A troubling Supreme Court defense of free speech at the expense of LGBTQ rightsThe Supreme Court dodged civil rights and public accommodation laws to protect the right to discriminate through religious beliefs. July 05, 2023
Sheldon H. Jacobson: Should the TSA end the 3-ounce liquid restriction?The TSA is deploying CT screening devices that provide a 3D view of bags’ contents. Is the 3-1-1 rule still needed? July 05, 2023
Derrick Johnson: Durbin shouldn’t allow blue slip refusals to derail federal judicial confirmationsSenate Judiciary Committee Dick Durbin can’t let history repeat itself. July 05, 2023
David McGrath: On the cusp of turning 13, I learned that America is the land of the free only for someOn a carefree night in 1962 when he was on the cusp of turning 13, David McGrath learned that America is not the land of the free for everyone. July 04, 2023
Ron Grossman: Why we should return to reciting the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of JulyThis year, hearing the Declaration of Independence recited could provide emotional insurance for the rocky road ahead. July 04, 2023
Editorial: Hold the fireworks and bring on drones for Fourth of July. Dogs everywhere thank you.In an era when wildfires are becoming more of a problem, communities should check out what renewable fun now can be had with drones. July 04, 2023