Opinion
Passover begins Friday night: A rabbi’s poetic reflection on freedom
April 21, 2016The eight-day Jewish festival of Passover begins Friday night in the Jewish year 5776.
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Police accountability report highlights “Chicago’s shame”
April 21, 2016We must reform the police. But we also need a program for urban development, jobs, schools, and hope.
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What does socialism mean? It means working class power
April 20, 2016The essence of socialism is the replacement of the capitalist class and private corporate power by the working class and allied forces.
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Worked to death: The aging face of the American labor force
April 19, 2016A tidal wave of older adults over 65 is already crashing down on lawmakers, yet they won't plan to meet the needs of low income older adults over the long term.
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Where is the Republican Party going?
April 18, 2016The nomination battle is tearing the Republicans apart...or is it? If we only pay attention to the presidential contest, we could miss out on some important factors in this election.
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