Silencing criticism of Trump during the pandemic only helps him win in November.
Tag: Michael Bloomberg
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Arguing With Zombies with a pandemic at the gates
As the threat of coronavirus looms, Paul Krugman dissects GOP talking points that refuse to die.
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The wit and wisdom of Michael Bloomberg
Centrist Democrats have decided to ignore Bloomberg’s racism and misogyny because they think he can beat Trump.
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The Iowa fiasco and the Democrats’ shadowy plot to stop Bernie
The party is using different tools to achieve the same goal as 2016—sidelining Sanders.
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60 billion reasons
Michael Bloomberg’s billions have enabled him to buy his way onto the Democratic debate stage.
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A losing strategy
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
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.
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Rauner slams NFL players who protest the national anthem and flag before games, and other Chicago news
Also, a Rascal Flatts restaurant is (seriously) opening in the Fulton Market District.
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Cook County Board delays showdown over soda tax until October 10, and other Chicago news
Also, Emanuel’s right-hand man steps down and will be free to work part-time on 2019 mayoral campaign.
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Aldermen want to remove Balbo monument given to the city by Italian fascist dictator Mussolini, and other Chicago news
Also, Michael Bloomberg’s super PAC is bankrolling TV and radio ads in support of the soda tax.
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Tallying Chicago’s Trump votes ward by ward
The Donald did well among white voters and poorly among black voters, as he did nationally.
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Should the Trib disclose money charter school backers gave to the LA Times?
The LA Times needs more disclosure in its education stories. The Chicago Tribune might too.
Posted inArts & Culture
The Children’s Hour: Lies, secrets, and silence, revived for the Facebook age
Pride Films and Plays bring back The Children’s Hour, Lillian Hellman’s 1934 drama.
Posted inNews & Politics
Time for a Revolution
No way is Mayor Daley going down without a fight. But perhaps you’ve noticed: he rarely ever gets one.