Opinion

                
  • Supreme Court decisions are a mixed bag

    Supreme Court decisions are a mixed bag

    July 11, 2008

    NewsAnalysisElections will determine high court’s future direction A review of U.S. Supreme Court decisions in the 2007-2008 term should be enough to convince doubters of the importance of a massive vote to end the far-right Republican...

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  • EDITORIAL: Eyes on the prize

    EDITORIAL: Eyes on the prize

    July 11, 2008

    Barack Obama is not a left candidate. This fact has seemingly surprised a number of progressive people who are bemoaning Obama’s “shift to the center.” (Right-wingers are happy to join them, suggesting Obama is a “flip-flopper.”)...

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  • LETTERS: July 12

    LETTERS: July 12

    July 11, 2008

    Angry, broke, in pain I just spent a very hot, humid day being driven to a medical appointment that has left me angry, frustrated, broke and in a lot of pain. Others may recognize these feelings...

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  • Beyond the landslide

    Beyond the landslide

    July 11, 2008

    The candidacy of Barack Obama for president of the United States is a long stride forward toward throwing off the last vestiges of the slaveocracy. The power and strength of the rank and file upsurge is...

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  • Letters: July 5

    Letters: July 5

    July 4, 2008

    Gentrification I just read Pepe Lozano’s article “Chicago gentrification is a global issue” (pww.org 11/14/2006). I’m a college student, and I recently moved into the Pilsen neighborhood. Prior to moving into the neighborhood, I was becoming...

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