Elizabeth Shackelford: Trump’s abhorrent Russian diesel deal defies US laws and won’t lower gas prices
Donald Trump has illegally undone sanctions efforts against Russia. For all of this, Americans won’t...
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Heidi Stevens: Shane Gillis ‘SNL’ opener misses the mark — and the moment
The most disappointing thing about Shane Gillis’ shopworn, hackneyed, tone-deaf, retrograde, unfunny “Saturday Night Live”...
John T. Shaw: We need Congress to ponder the long term with a new future-focused group
Half a century ago, many lawmakers viewed their responsibilities differently and created a forum to...
Column: Readers, we need you now more than ever
Short answer: no. Please don't cancel your subscription to the baiduhai because we're poised...
Column: I loathe ‘The Bachelor,’ but the spotlight on Chris Harrison is illuminating some dark corners we need to see
I have spent the last decade or so bemoaning the seemingly immortal "Bachelor" franchise, one...
Column: When celebrities like Joss Whedon, Justin Timberlake and ‘The Bachelor’ host Chris Harrison are held to account — or not
These past couple of weeks have shown the power — and the limitations — of...
Column: On Second City, private equity and the sad lack of a Chicago comedy savior
A bizarre consequence of the pandemic is that private equity is flush with money. The...
Column: The death of Rush Limbaugh leaves a gaping hole in the heart of conservative America
When conservative radio giant Rush Limbaugh died, it took only seconds for the vultures of...
Column: Yes, there are downsides to a higher minimum wage
For most Americans, being asked if they favor a higher minimum wage is like asking...
Column: With a car buried in snow, I walked 3 miles there and 3 miles back for my COVID-19 shot
My car was smothered in snow when I woke up Tuesday, the streets were drowning...
Column: Heavy Chicago snowfall, harsh winter explained: It’s all my fault.
The Chicago area is dealing with what's known in meteorological circles as "a buttload" of...
Column: A Jan. 6 commission offers a shot at redemption for the weak-willed Democrats
Usually, "I slapped my forehead" is a mere expression suggesting frustration and dismay, not a...
I am laughing enough for the both of us at the Tweet of the Week nominees
Instructions: Click the box next to each tweet that amuses you -- no limit to...