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- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Aug 1, 2019
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See no evil
Democrats and Republicans have their own reasons for looking the other way when Putin’s operatives hacked into the Illinois State Board of Elections’ computers.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 31, 2018
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Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts to replace a Republican casino tycoon accused of sexual misconduct. No, not Trump. Another one.
Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts replaces Steve Wynn as the lead fund-raiser for the RNC because of course.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 9, 2017
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Karen Finley strikes back against Trump and indifference—no chocolate smearing necessary
The performance artist has two one-woman shows at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre: Written in Sand and Unicorn Gratitude Mystery.
- Columns & Opinion, Identity & Culture Dec 6, 2016
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Let’s ditch the Electoral College for the sake of minority voters
It might help bring disenfranchised or disillusioned voters back into the fold.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 25, 2016
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Activists disrupt Black Friday shopping on Chicago’s Mag Mile
Demonstrators called for resisting Donald Trump, Rahm Emanuel's resignation, and an elected Civilian Police Accountability Council.
- Columns & Opinion, Identity & Culture Nov 22, 2016
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Black Americans get a raw deal from Trump’s ‘new deal’ platform
Don’t believe the hype: Black lives still don’t matter to the president-elect.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Nov 9, 2016
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Chicago’s new, frightening reality: A blue city in the red nation
Chicago fears the worst as Trump sweeps the nation.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 9, 2016
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No group voted ‘never Trump’ as strong as black women
Although black women were Hillary Clinton’s strongest block of support, in Chicago they expressed mixed feelings at the polls.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 8, 2016
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Dispatch from Chicago's Trumplandia
At the polls with Chicago's anti-establishment southwest siders
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 8, 2016
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‘It feels like we're screwed either way’: Latinos vote with mix of apathy and trepidation
Voters in Pilsen and Little Village cast ballots in an election marked by hateful rhetoric about immigrants.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Nov 3, 2016
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Resolution, The Trump Card, and nine more new theater reviews
A drama from Pride Films and Plays and Mike Daisey's election monologue are among this week's best bets.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Aug 2, 2016
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Second City and Slate join forces for Unelectable You
The political revue combines comedy and journalism to examine the current election.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 20, 2016
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Hillary Clinton's key local fund-raisers are raising millions, and other Chicago news
Also, Dennis Hastert appears to be the highest-ranking U.S. elected official to spend time behind bars.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 8, 2016
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Mark Kirk drops Trump endorsement 'after much consideration,' and other Chicago news
Also, the police department hires an official to help implement reforms.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 17, 2016
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Trump Tower: A terrible place to watch Trump win Illinois
Trump’s triumph in the Illinois primary felt decidedly less impressive inside the massive skyscraper that bears his name.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 16, 2016
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Kim Foxx trounces Anita Alvarez, but activists say they want more
The embattled Cook County state's attorney couldn’t recover from an onslaught of controversy.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 15, 2015
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Is state's attorney Anita Alvarez protecting public safety—or an obstacle to justice?
The race to be Cook County's top prosecutor gets under way with questions about fairness and incarceration.
