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Chicago school board president candidates Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson participate in a forum at the Copernicus Center on Sept. 29, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

David Greising: The race for Chicago school board president is about ideas — and character

By David Greising

October 10, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

It will take savvy strategic thinking, backed by the character needed for leadership, to make...

Heidi Stevens: I wish we modeled better care for the young people who are making sense of the world right now

By Heidi Stevens

October 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

I hope that when we’re all writing our stories, the ones that are still being...

Far-right activist Jake Lang stands on the back of a truck displaying anti-Muslim messages during a demonstration outside the annual Palestine Fest at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Oct. 4, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Steve Chapman: Republicans are fanning baseless fears about American Muslims

By Steve Chapman

October 8, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.

You might expect that as the memory of the 9/11 attacks and the global war...

A China Coast Guard ship is seen from the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Cabra during a supply mission to Sabina Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Aug. 26, 2024. (Jam Sta Rosa/Getty-AFP)

Daniel DePetris: Are tensions in the South China Sea at risk of explosion?

By Daniel DePetris

September 10, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The Philippines is in essence giving China the middle finger by sailing throughout its own...

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, speaks to the Economic Club of New York at the Casa Cipriani hotel in New York on Sept. 5, 2024. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Laura Washington: Donald Trump said he ‘lost’ the 2020 election. Imagine that.

By Laura Washington

September 9, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Donald Trump realizes, ahead of the presidential debate, that it’s time to defuse the “stolen...

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard, place flags in front of each headstone for "Flags-In" at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on May 25, 2023, to honor the nation's fallen military heroes ahead of Memorial Day. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Clarence Page: Our nation’s symbols belong to all Americans

By Clarence Page

March 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Donald Trump's Arlington cemetery controversy shows the daunting task of protecting our national symbols from...

A parking lot and Waldron Deck south of Soldier Field on the lakefront, March 11, 2024, where the Bears have proposed building a new domed stadium. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Edward Keegan: With stadium plans, the Bears are proposing a barely veiled takeover of the lakefront

By Edward Keegan

September 8, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

A facility tailor-made for fewer than a dozen days a year should not be driving...

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance arrives to speak at a campaign event on Aug. 28, 2024, in DePere, Wisconsin. (Morry Gash/AP)

Steve Chapman: JD Vance keeps proving he’s a terrible choice for vice president

By Steve Chapman

September 5, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

JD Vance brings to mind Spiro Agnew, whose selection by Republican Richard Nixon in 1968...

Members of China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force let out a yell as they march in formation during a parade in Beijing on Oct. 1, 2019. Trucks carrying weapons including a nuclear-armed missile designed to evade U.S. defenses rumbled through Beijing. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Daniel DePetris: Is nuclear arms control dead?

By Daniel DePetris

September 3, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

U.S. attempts to name and shame China and Russia to reenter arms control talks amount...

Then-presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks while then-Sen. Kamala Harris listens during the Democratic presidential debate at the Fox Theatre on July 31, 2019, in Detroit. (Scott Olson/Getty)

Laura Washington: Kamala Harris’ turn in 2019 debate signals a potent performance to come

By Laura Washington

September 2, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

During the 2019 debate, Kamala Harris prosecuted then-presidential candidate Joe Biden’s record. Donald Trump faces...

Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Clarence Page: Manhood is on the ballot, as if politics weren’t crazy enough

By Clarence Page

March 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

In contrast to the famously bombastic style of Donald Trump, Tim Walz presents what feminists...

Gus Walz is emotional as his dad makes his speech at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.

Heidi Stevens: Something shifted when Gus Walz stood up and cheered for his dad, and I don’t think it’s going away

By Heidi Stevens

September 3, 2024 at 8:53 a.m.

Gus Walz reminded us what it looks like to be proud, to be joyful, to...

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez greets students at dismissal of the first day of school at Washington High School in the East Side neighborhood on Aug. 26, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

David Greising: With its own mayor in office, CTU makes Pedro Martinez its fall guy

By David Greising

August 30, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez may not be moving as aggressively as the CTU wants, but...

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