The Pope and the President: A Moral Reckoning in a Dangerous Time…
There are moments in history when the world is forced to choose between power and principle, between force and faith. This is one of…
Opinion: Teen Madness Is Not a Phase—It’s a Failure of Accountability
Something troubling is happening in our cities, and we can no longer pretend it’s isolated, misunderstood, or harmless. Call it what it is: teen…
Kimberly Farris – President of VanderCook College of Music
VanderCook College of Music is one of the nation’s leading institutions in the field of music education, fostering teachers with strong character, skill in…
Jesse Jackson and the Press: A Relentless Education
Long before email blasts, social media posts, and livestreamed press conferences, there was shoe leather, conviction, and a relentless belief that the message mattered…
The Election is Over…
The election has concluded, and the votes are in. Before discussing the candidates and races, it’s important to note that voter turnout was low….
Grieving a Giant…
Grief is strange and powerful. It does not always come with tears. Sometimes it comes with silence. Sometimes it comes with exhaustion. Sometimes it…
Dark Money and the Making of a Puppet Congressman…
Dark money is no longer a whisper in American politics. It is a force. A player. A power center operating behind the curtain while…
The Unfinished Bridge Between Rev. Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama
It is widely accepted as a historical fact that Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 cracked open the door that Barack…
The Bears Must Stay in Chicago…
The Chicago Bears are part of Chicago. You think Chicago, you think lakefront, skyline, and then the sports teams, with the Bears at the…
Things You Should Know About Rev. Jesse Jackson…
For some of us, on February 17, 2026, the world stood still, as it was announced that Rev. Jesse Jackson had passed. As I…
Reflections of Jesse…
I write today with a very heavy heart and crying bouts. I have lost a dear friend in the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson….
Power, Endorsements, and the Future of Democracy
Politics in Chicago has always been challenging—and at times exhilarating—as candidates line up, make their case, debate, hold forums, and run the best —…