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Congressman Davis, other elected officials push for children to be united with their immigrant parents

By Connor S. Carynski | June 27, 2018

Health experts joined Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Ald. Pat Dowell, state Rep. Camille Lilly and others to speak out against President Donald Trump’s child-separation policy and urge that children be immediately reunited with their families.

Opinion

Trump has put the focus on the wrong thing

By John W. Fountain III | October 2, 2017

Columnist John W. Fountain III challenges society – especially those of us who are white – to get serious about dealing with racism.

Opinion

Austin congressman: U.S. House must investigate the president

By AustinTalks | February 13, 2017

Rep. Danny K. Davis says the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee should begin a probe of Donald Trump’s business interests and his job as the country’s leader.

Commissioner Richard Boykin

Cook County commissioners approve measure seeking federal money to curb violence

By Terry Dean | February 10, 2017

The proposal targeting Chicago’s West and South sides was changed to cover all of the city’s communities, which Commissioner Richard Boykin and others said was a mistake.

Austin

Austin pastor calls on Trump to visit Chicago

By AustinTalks | February 8, 2017

Rev. Ira Acree wants the president to come to the West Side and provide the resources and support needed to make all neighborhoods safe and prosperous.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump, the big lie and doublethink

By Dwayne Truss | January 31, 2017

Longtime Austin resident Dwayne Truss warns his fellow citizens to not be confused or misled by the new president.

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Rep. La Shawn Ford: Hillary Clinton lost election because Dems lost their populist roots

By Terry Dean | November 22, 2016

Congress must hold Republican President-elect Trump accountable, and Democrats need to reconnect with voters, the Austin legislator says.

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