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Home » Michael Bloomberg

Tag: Michael Bloomberg

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Wake up, Dems

by Ben Joravsky March 31, 2020August 18, 2021

Silencing criticism of Trump during the pandemic only helps him win in November.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Arguing With Zombies with a pandemic at the gates

by Deanna Isaacs March 4, 2020August 18, 2021

As the threat of coronavirus looms, Paul Krugman dissects GOP talking points that refuse to die.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The wit and wisdom of Michael Bloomberg

by Ben Joravsky February 19, 2020August 18, 2021

Centrist Democrats have decided to ignore Bloomberg’s racism and misogyny because they think he can beat Trump.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The Iowa fiasco and the Democrats’ shadowy plot to stop Bernie

by Leonard C. Goodman February 12, 2020August 18, 2021

The party is using different tools to achieve the same goal as 2016—sidelining Sanders.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

60 billion reasons

by Ben Joravsky February 5, 2020August 18, 2021

Michael Bloomberg’s billions have enabled him to buy his way onto the Democratic debate stage.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

A losing strategy

by Ben Joravsky November 13, 2019August 18, 2021

Let’s get this straight: It’s OK for centrists to bash lefties but it’s politically incorrect for lefties to fight back.

Posted inArts & Culture

Matt Taibbi: The case of Eric Garner proves that broken windows policing is broken

by Ryan Smith October 24, 2017August 18, 2021

A Q&A with prolific Rolling Stone writer Matt Taibbi about his new book that tells the full story of the Eric Garner case that helped spark the Black Lives Matters movement.

Posted inBlogs

Rauner slams NFL players who protest the national anthem and flag before games, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd September 26, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, a Rascal Flatts restaurant is (seriously) opening in the Fulton Market District.

Posted inBlogs

Cook County Board delays showdown over soda tax until October 10, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd September 14, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Emanuel’s right-hand man steps down and will be free to work part-time on 2019 mayoral campaign.

Posted inBlogs

Aldermen want to remove Balbo monument given to the city by Italian fascist dictator Mussolini, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd August 18, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Michael Bloomberg’s super PAC is bankrolling TV and radio ads in support of the soda tax.

Posted inBlogs

Tallying Chicago’s Trump votes ward by ward

by Ben Joravsky November 10, 2016August 18, 2021

The Donald did well among white voters and poorly among black voters, as he did nationally.

Posted inBlogs

Should the Trib disclose money charter school backers gave to the LA Times?

by Michael Miner December 8, 2015August 18, 2021

The LA Times needs more disclosure in its education stories. The Chicago Tribune might too.

Whitney Morse, Nora Lisa Ulrey, Nelson A. Rodriguez, and Britni Tozzi in The Children's Hour
Posted inArts & Culture

The Children’s Hour: Lies, secrets, and silence, revived for the Facebook age

by Albert Williams January 15, 2014August 18, 2021

Pride Films and Plays bring back The Children’s Hour, Lillian Hellman’s 1934 drama.

Posted inNews & Politics

Time for a Revolution

by Mick Dumke March 11, 2010August 19, 2021

No way is Mayor Daley going down without a fight. But perhaps you’ve noticed: he rarely ever gets one.

Posted inBlogs

About Last Night

by Whet Moser November 4, 2009August 19, 2021

On the off-brand political races around the country

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