Mark Mitchell: Here is the common thread among college athletes accused of fixing games By Mark Mitchell February 5, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The explanations for basketball players allegedly throwing college games are familiar. And they ignore where...
Annelise Riles: The Fed can beat populist demagogues by educating the public By Annelise Riles February 4, 2026 at 9:59 a.m. The Federal Reserve actually has a very good story to tell the public about its...
Brian Kolp: What power do ordinary citizens have to keep federal agents accountable? By Brian Kolp February 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. There is no federal law that allows you to sue a federal officer for the...
Steve Chapman: Will Fed pick Kevin Warsh show obeisance to Donald Trump or incur his wrath? By Steve Chapman February 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Once he's Fed chair, Kevin Warsh will either carry out Donald Trump’s wishes by slashing...
Wendy Nelson Espeland: Sociology is taking it on the chin. Here’s how we can preserve this critical field of study By Wendy Nelson Espeland February 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Many parents have asked the timeless question: “What do you do with a degree in...
Froylan Jimenez: Illinois shouldn’t rush to judgment on federal school voucher program By Froylan Jimenez February 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Illinois is in dire need for more educational funding, but should do its homework on...
Daniel DePetris: What kind of deal is the US looking for in Cuba? By Daniel DePetris February 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Donald Trump insists the Cuban government will fall on its own volition yet also says...
Jim Nowlan: A party for unrepresented suburbia — the Democratic-Republicans By Jim Nowlan February 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Neither American political party speaks for the suburbs, which tend to be moderate on social...
Yunus Emre Tozal: Blue Line is failing in its mission to be a vital link between O’Hare and the city By Yunus Emre Tozal February 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Technically, the Blue Line from O'Hare is operated by the CTA. But its current condition...
Katie Hill and Jens Ludwig: Why are we seeing a drop in violence in Chicago? By Katie Hill February 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. We are seeing big declines in crime across the country, suggesting that what’s going on...