Trump proposal: fund a wall, extend DACA
Trump said his "compromse" deal would protect DACA recipients and fund a wall in an effort to improve border security.
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Chicagoans march for life during shutdown
Both sides of the abortion debate showed up for the annual March for Life in Chicago. A student reflects on her participation.
Envt. is killing kids in an Ind. Trump county
As Trump tries to rollback environmental regulation, some supporters and foes are pushing in the opposite direction.
How to keep overconfidence from becoming arrogance
The idea of plausible deniability, by making wild claims about future events, as with the president, is how confidence can be punished.
IL hosts a violinist, a refugee from Syria
Thoughts turn to a Syrian violinist in Illinois, as Nikki R Haley announces she'll resign as US ambassador to the UN.
As long as we’re going back in time …
A look at the time when the first teachings of Christianity started to be proclaimed tells me the Kavanaugh process was wrong.
She was credible, brought back memories
I reflect here on Brett Kavanaugh's and Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday.
The Year of the Woman, #MeToo, & Supreme Court
What will come of Trump's 2nd Supreme Court nominee, now that charges of sexual assault have been made against him?
Movie review: Fahrenheit 11/9
The latest documentary from Michael Moore shows an America that is divided but also hopeful that the American Dream is not dead.
On Trump’s critique of Maria’s death toll
Criticism of the science behind the elevated death toll from Maria is less supported than a critique of Trump's critique.