The Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has now entered its fifth day according National Public Radio. Several students in DuSable Hall were asked if they had been following the impeachment trial and what their thoughts are on the subject....

Part 2 of 2 We are facing gridlock in Washington, but parliamentary systems rarely see a lack of movement like we are experiencing. The main reason for this is that parliamentary systems are significantly more unified in their political views, ideas and...

With the Illinois Primaries wrapping up Tuesday night, the nation became a little more engrossed in the political season. During the countless baby-kissing, flag-waving and ticket-tape covered photo opportunities sure to follow as the campaign for the...

Mr. Fribert: First, in regards to your letter let me say how happy I am that you wrote. Admittedly, I read comments to my writings all the time at northernstar.info, but when someone takes the time to write a 242-word response, I get all a-flutter. Everything...

In regards to the debate on repealing Obamacare, I would like to comment on the perception that the GOP is full of sleazebags. I would agree that some of them do slide under doors when entering a room.However, I seem to recall a certain Tom Daschle, D-South...

DeKALB | About 200 people came to hear U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios talk about her life and her influence on the Latino community. Rios is the first Latina treasurer to be appointed by a Democratic president, and the sixth Latina to have served in the position....

As I'm sure most of you have heard by now, there is a bit of an uproar in Wisconsin regarding Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget package, which includes a provision that would strip many state workers of their collective bargaining rights. Putting aside...

The 2008 election phrase "Yes We Can" is what caught many voters attention nearly two years ago. For the Democrats the recent election started off rocky, ending in disappointment and at least 60 seats gained by Republicans. "If Democrats had done like...

While all the facts that Mr. Ewing pointed out in his letter Tuesday detailing Democrats being in charge of Congress when the recession started are true, I believe that he has erred in his apparent conclusion that the Democrats are the ones solely responsible...