Harvey Young: Critics of affirmative action won a Supreme Court victory. But diversity unquestionably matters.A long and unfortunate history of exclusion exists within the American educational system. June 29, 2023
Letters: In response to stadium plan, Evanston should tell Northwestern: ‘Build what you can afford’Northwestern University’s Ryan Field project is a modern-day Trojan horse. June 29, 2023
Paul Vallas: To achieve reform at CPD, take politics out of promotions Internal politics drive promotions at the leadership level in the Chicago Police Department. That results in incompetent leaders. June 29, 2023
Willie Wilson: Why are disparities widening for African Americans in Chicago?It is time to close the gaps that keep African Americans from attaining the American Dream. June 29, 2023
Brian Yablonski: Chicago’s haze from wildfire smoke underscores the need for better forest managementU.S. forests have been transformed into tinder boxes more vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire. June 28, 2023
Marilyn Katz and James Klutznick: Illinois’ ‘anti-boycott’ law hinders protest of Palestinians’ oppressionIn Illinois, an “anti-boycott” law prevents us from taking broad action to protest the oppression of Palestinians. June 28, 2023
Will Johnson: How do people really feel about NASCAR in Chicago? Chicagoans and Cook County residents are split.A new poll reveals what Chicagoans and Cook County residents think about the pending NASCAR races downtown. June 28, 2023
Clarence Page: History is flexible for Trump’s MAGA troopsSome House Republicans want to expunge Trump’s impeachment. But changing history isn’t that easy—we hope. June 28, 2023
Letters: Many thanks to city workers for helping the Pride Parade and cleaning up afterwardThanks to all those who organized and participated in Sunday’s parade. June 28, 2023
Editorial: Jim Crown’s loss is another cruel blow for the city’s efforts against gun violenceThe death of Jim Crown in a car crash is a blow to fighting gun violence in Chicago. The only possible response is to continue his work. June 27, 2023
David DeCarlo and Lesley Williams: Northwestern should drop events, enter community benefits agreement for Ryan Field planEvanston should require a community benefits agreement with Northwestern that addresses each of the community’s concerns. June 27, 2023
Michael Bakalis: Here’s why an elected school board spells trouble for ChicagoChicago's elected school board will become a contentious body slow to decide anything or a rubber-stamp entity for the teachers union. June 27, 2023
Letters: Editorial about Cuba rehashes old canardsThe editorial rehashes long-discredited canards about Cuba being a servile agent of hostile superpowers. June 27, 2023
Daniel DePetris: There are no winners in Wagner Group’s thwarted insurrection in RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin averted an insurrection, but he and instigator Yevgeny Prigozhin both lost. June 27, 2023
Editorial: Yevgeny Prigozhin embarked on mutiny, but long ago, Vladimir Putin betrayed his nationWestern leaders can relish in the realization that the gravest threat to Vladimir Putin’s 23-year grip on power was Putin himself. June 26, 2023
Letters: Impeach and remove Samuel Alito from the Supreme CourtSamuel Alito refused to disclose the gifts and ruled in favor of Paul Singer’s companies multiple times. June 26, 2023
John Soares: Blackhawks fans should be excited by top draft pick, but it will take time to build a championChicago fans should be excited about the future with Connor Bedard, but the work of building a Stanley Cup champion is just starting. June 26, 2023
Cory Franklin and Robert Weinstein: If a lab leak led to COVID-19, there are truths we must not ignoreNow that the pandemic is over, does it matter how COVID-19 started? A news investigation confronts us with some hard truths. June 26, 2023
Laura Washington: Elegant fun is harder than ever to find in Chicago after our emergence from the pandemic For me, good times are harder to find. But Chicago is a big city, with plenty of action, you say? Send me your favorite spots. June 26, 2023
Editorial: Chicago teachers ponder funding Lincoln Yards, a development CTU once protested. Watch out. The CTU once opposed Lincoln Yards and its sweetheart TIF deal. Now the teachers' pension fund has been pitched on investing in the very thing the union protested. June 26, 2023