In Reagan: The Life, H.W. Brands argues that the 40th president gave the country a lift—but to what end?
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Sheriff Dart comes to the Hideout on Tuesday!
Sheriff Tom Dart will be talking with Ben, Mick, and Sun Times reporter Rummana Hussain about all matters of crime and punishment—guns and mental health included—this Tuesday at the Hideout.
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Searching for the bright side to Bruce Rauner’s victory
Words I never thought I’d say—on the bright side, Speaker Madigan held on to his veto-proof majority.
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If a joke helps you vent politically, does it matter if it makes sense?
Bad joke or the year’s best?
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Congressman Quigley: Despite Cantor’s loss, Republicans need to grow some sack!
In the wake of Eric Cantor’s election loss, Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley swears that not all Republicans are crazy right-wingers.
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Yes, there are black Republicans in Chicago
South-side GOP committeeman Darnell Macklin makes his case.
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Government 101—as taught by Daniel Rostenkowski
In light of the current congressional impasse, even the Reagan years look good.
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Do friends let friends fuck Republicans?
Dan on a deadbeat husband, a thoughtful sex worker, and fucking across party lines
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Did you read about the dismissive newspaper magnate/convicted felon, your useless password, and Twinkie getting creamed?
Today we’re reading about retreating Republicans, how to hate on Williams-Sonoma, and more
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The unlikables: why Mitt Romney lost the election
No wonder Obama won the election: the Democratic big tent is so big that it even includes includes Republicans like Mayor Rahm!
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Even on election night, some Republicans have a little love to give
The lesson to be learned from the time I was sort of hit on by state comptroller Judy Baar Topinka
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Encounters with Republicans and SEC fans—in Chicago, no less
A rare instance in which I am forced to change the subject away from college football
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Wanted: bitchy commentary befitting a brutal election
Wanted: bitchy commentary befitting a brutal election
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Thoughts of an ex-Republican turned ex-Democrat
How Todd Akin could help an indicted state rep get his seat back