Chris Beam: Franco Center already welcoming, doesn’t need name change

I agree wholeheartedly with those who object to the “rebranding” of the Franco Center, even if the change involves only the addition of the rather inane “Riverfront” tagline. One statement in the March 14 article on the issue, “France weighs in on name change,” warrants attention. In defending the alteration, the current president of the […]

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, March 16

Clarence Page: Insurrection? Let Tucker explain what you think you saw

I only find it darkly amusing that the right wing’s ferocious demands for strict “law and order,” especially regarding hoodlums who attack police, remarkably soften when confronted with cases of such lawbreaking by fellow right-wingers.

Froma Harrop: Warren was right before she corrected herself

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has issued serial apologies for saying, when asked whether Joe Biden should keep Kamala Harris as his running mate, “I really want to defer to what makes Biden comfortable on his team.” She went on to say, “I like Kamala,” which is what we call “damning with faint praise.”

Cal Thomas: A hard pill to swallow

While it is increasingly difficult to launch successful boycotts against large companies, pro-lifers can take their business to Walgreens that don’t dispense the pill, or to independent pharmacies. It may not change the way most do business, but it can satisfy one’s conscience that they are not part of what some consider a modern version of child sacrifice.

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, March 15

Gil Steward: Recalling Lake Auburn’s outlet

When I was growing up as a kid in East Auburn, down around Colby, Brown, Cornell and Princeton streets, in the summer heat we would gather on Turner Street and head north and go swimming at the outlet. Back in those days it was known as the gatehouse, and I’m sure anyone who grew up […]

Arin Quintel: Abortion is too easy

When I was in college in the ’70s I knew three classmates who got pregnant. As quickly as they found out, they rushed out to get an abortion. I was supportive of them then. Today I absolutely would be 100% opposed to having an abortion or to supporting anyone who wants to. I can’t believe […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, March 14

Clarence Page: Chicago politics still ‘ain’t beanbag,’ but try to keep it civil

Today, we see race, ethnicity and gender continue to be issues in Chicago, but fortunately the voters seem to have gotten a little better at focusing on issues that affect all colors of Chicagoans.