Keeping America safe requires new thinking
In today's world, the threats we face are constantly changing, and the government's ability to keep America safe relies on its capacity to adapt quickly to these new and evolving...
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Duckworth, Foster, Quigley op-ed: Why we support an imperfect Iran nuclear deal
While not trained arms negotiators, we three members of Congress relied upon careful consideration rather than rushed partisanship in reviewing the historic accord designed to prevent Iran from obtaining a...
Rep. Mike Quigley: U.S. must set the rules for global trade
For the better part of the last century, this nation has led the global economy: innovating, manufacturing and selling American-made goods around the world. But if we want to remain...
Reduce the deficit: End the Afghan war
President Barack Obama recently took a bold step to reduce the deficit, and he didn't have to cut infrastructure, education or health care to do it. He ended the Iraq...
The predatory nature of some for-profit colleges
Anyone who watches daytime TV has seen ads promoting for-profit colleges like the University of Phoenix or Kaplan University. An eager young person tells you that one simple phone call...
Renew, expand homeowner exemption
Three years ago, Chicago homeowners reeling from the 2003 city property reassessment waited nervously throughout the winter and spring for the Illinois General Assembly to act on property tax relief....
Rebuild county government from scratch
Thank you for calling upon Cook County Board President John H. Stroger Jr. to balance the county's budget without raising taxes in "A sound Chicago budget" (Editorial, Nov. 4). Your...