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...
Aaron Brooks Columnist Our government is broken because it does not work for the 99 percent of Americans but for corporations and the wealthy. As reported by CBS News in November 2009, a report by The Center for Responsible Politics found 44 percent of...
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...
The most telling indicator of whether a society is truly democratic is the ability of its citizens to freely and openly voice their opinions. This fundamental right takes its form in many incarnations, such as protesting, handing out pamphlets or standing...
I think Taurean Small needs to implement his own advice regarding Rush Limbaugh. If you don't like what the guy has to say then don't listen to him. I think you, like many others, have forgotten exactly what Rush Limbaugh is: an entertainer. He is not...
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...
When thinking of Illinois politics, who comes to mind? Yes, ex-Democratic governor Rod Blagojevich. He was charged with attempting to try to sell off Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Even if I do not bring up other charges, it is clear that Blagojevich...
If you have been following the incessant news coverage of the upcoming elections, you have almost certainly heard the narrative of the disillusioned Democrat. The one who voted for hope and change, but feels like he might as well not vote at all anymore....
