Opinion
Harrop: Youngkin may show cost of ‘owning libs’ in blue states
His quick moves to ban critical race theory and masks in schools raise doubts about his moderate cred.
Opinion
Schwab: Newt’s prediction: It’s ‘all going to come crashing down’
Intent on revenge, Gringrich and fellow Republicans work to pull the U.S. out of the democracy column.
Life
A mother’s time is not ‘free’ — and they put in 126-hour workweeks
If you were to pay a stay-at-home mom or dad for their time, it would cost nearly $200,000…
Opinion
Harrop: Will we, our kids regret that social media post?
Baby pics on Facebook. TikTok dances. It’s harmless fun now, but will we feel the same years from…
Opinion
Schwab: Deranged? You might be too if you’re paying attention
When blatant lies and attacks on democracy are accepted without question, madness is all we have left.
Life
Bare root trees and roses have arrived for spring planting
They’re only available from January through March, so shop early for the tree or rose you want.
Opinion
Harrop: Covid obstinace bringing star athletes down to earth
How long with nonfans and fans tolerate attitudes that the rules don’t apply to wealthy sports stars?
Opinion
Burke: Old time religion fine, but keep it, government apart
Were the U.S. a ‘Christian nation,’ would we all be comfortable with the changes to public life?
Opinion
Saunders: ‘Voting rights’ bills seek unwarranted regulation
State laws that the federal legislation seeks to change aren’t the barriers to voting Democrats claim.
Opinion
Harrop: You’d think Warren, Sanders would be thankful for Musk
Yes, he’s rich and arrogant, but progressives ought to appreciate what Tesla has meant for climate change.
Opinion
Schwab: Mitch, GOP, fearing voters, hide behind filibuster
A Senate rule, absent in the Constitution, offers an escape from being held accountable on democracy.
Life
Regenerative gardening helps save the planet one garden at a time
Regenerative gardening is founded on the principle that if we take care of our soils then everything else…
Opinion
Harrop: Vaccinated left to cope with impacts of unvaxxed
Along with spreading the virus, they are also filling hospitals and limiting care for others.
Opinion
Saunders: Chicago Teachers Union makes good case for vouchers
By forcing a return to remote learning because of covid, teachers risk parents finding education elsewhere.
Life
When extreme cold hits, compost is your garden’s guardian
Yearly applications of mulch also will keep your plants healthy during heatwaves and periods of heavy rainfall.
Opinion
Schwab: Accentuate the positive, OK; but don’t ignore negative
It’s tempting to don blinders to the threats to democracy, but that assures the threats will prevail.
Opinion
Harrop: What Betty White and other Golden Girls got right
TV has seen plenty of shows with women friends, but ‘Golden Girls’ understood the keys to camaraderie.
Opinion
Let’s tally up the good, the bad and the ugly of the year past and hope for better this year.
By Tom Burke / Herald columnist
Opinion
Saunders: Throwing tantrums on a plane can be costly
Engaging in shouting matches and assaulting crew will result in fines and worse. Yet the unruly persist.
Life
If we stay strong, we can beat this seemingly endless virus
COVID-19 has created a mental health crisis the likes of which Paul Schoenfeld has never seen. What can…