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Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds, and the war on drugs
September 11, 2012Most Americans would readily admit the "war on drugs" has been a failure. The draconian policies have led to record amounts of arrests, primarily of adult males of color. The resulting felony convictions create a lifelong...
Read moreThe truth about teacher tenure
September 11, 2012A fight over teacher tenure is now raging because so-called education reformers have set their sights on destroying public education under the guise of saving it.
Read moreCharting a new vision on the anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2012It is appropriate on this 11th anniversary to think hard about the need for a new direction in foreign policy.
Read morePaintings by the late Blanche Wille slated for show
September 11, 2012The organizers would like to have an exhibition of Blanche Wille's artwork at a major gallery, and a serious catalog.
Read moreVideo: DREAMers go to Navy Pier for “deportation relief”
September 7, 2012Navy Pier transformed into New York's Ellis Island. Instead of seeing the Statue of Liberty welcome them, immigrant families saw the Chicago skyline.
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