Friday, February 17, 2012

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Behind the Big Three revival
Editorial: Behind the Big Three revival

The Chicago Auto Show is in town, and an industry that went through hell during the economic downturn is suddenly bursting with pride.

Private life vs. public policy Daum: Private life vs. public policy

Recently some readers complained about my characterization of Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum as a "weird, pious wackadoo," charging bias against religious conservatives. Obviously they didn't realize that when it comes to mockery, I'm an equal-opportunity columnist. I've taken plenty of stabs at Democrats over the years, not least of them Hillary Rodham Clinton, whom I've compared to an old sofa.
Informed consent? New ultrasound laws go too far Zorn: Informed consent? New ultrasound laws go too far

The party that claims to champion small government is at it again.
All these Quinncidences Editorial: All these Quinncidences

An Illinois payback in three acts:
Is history about to be repeated? Is history about to be repeated?

As a historian, I probably shouldn't be watching "Downton Abbey," and not because it's inaccurate. PBS's hit series gives me sleepless nights because it hauntingly recalls World War I, a bloodletting no one wanted but nobody knew how to head off. I toss and turn, thinking we're similarly trapped by an escalating game of brinkmanship in the Middle East.
Scott Stantis Cartoon Caption Contest Winner Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest winner

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