Analysis
A singular artist who contributed to the common good: Prince’s remarkable life
April 25, 2016Prince occupied a giant place in our culture; his loss sends shock waves through all categories of Americans - categories that he himself transcended.
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Clinton will win nomination, but Sanders’ revolution can’t quit now
April 22, 2016Sanders is setting an example for a new form of political independence. Hopefully his supporters are all getting the message.
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Trump’s got everyone asking: Is he a fascist?
April 22, 2016The F-word is back - no, not that F-word - the other one: fascism; and no one can take more credit for its comeback than Donald Trump.
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Any sandwich but socialism, please
April 21, 2016This column is the author's response to Paul Krugman's column in the April 15, 2016 edition of the New York Times.
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Police accountability report highlights “Chicago’s shame”
April 21, 2016We must reform the police. But we also need a program for urban development, jobs, schools, and hope.
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