The Associated Press first reported Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death at 7:32 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Less than two hours later, Senate Majority Leader Mitch […]
Opinion
A Republican Senate, Republican president and a Court seat to fill
The passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg gives conservatives and Republicans what they claim to have wanted since judicial activism became the norm in the […]
Former admin official is voting for Biden
There are as many words for green in the Irish language as reasons President Donald Trump does not deserve a second term. Foremost to me, as an […]
RBG: In memory of a justice icon
It’s more common to hear “rest in peace,” but for Ruth Bader Ginsburg we will say aleha hashalom — peace be upon her. For her family, […]
Guest Essay: ‘Neutral’ reporting gives white supremacists, racists a platform
By Dr. Jerry Carr Jr. This letter is in response to the article titled “Black Lives Matter march in Kingwood meets with opposition but goes on peacefully” […]
Want to talk Chicago? Let’s talk Chicago
This is for the people who keep asking me about Chicago. Other cities too, sometimes, but it is mostly the City of the Big Shoulders, with its […]
A reminder the universe tends toward balance
Today is the autumnal equinox — the first day of fall. Though it feels like Mother Nature jumped the gun this year; the crisp autumn chill […]
Want to change Hollywood culture? Stop using classic formulas
Netflix’s miniseries “Hollywood,” a fictionalized retelling of classic moviemaking set in the 1940s and 50s, was panned by some critics for its extreme historical revisionism. The series […]
How to get through to risk-taking friends
A good friend says no to an outdoor barbecue. Your uncle doesn’t stop by when he passes your town en route to a vacation. A friend fails […]
No student should be left behind by remote learning
While many of the state’s students settle into new routines of remote learning, thousands still don’t have the devices or connectivity they need to learn online. That’s […]
