AltWeeklies Wire
A Boomer for Obamanew
The Illinois senator arrives on the scene with a whole lot less baggage.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
12-06-2007 |
Commentary
Illinois Politics: What's Deeply Wrong?new
Pols forget people, and parties don't stand for much.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
11-13-2007 |
Commentary
New Patriots and the Old Politics of Ron Paulnew
Anti-war conservatives organize for liberty.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
10-09-2007 |
Commentary
The Courageous Thing to do in Iraqnew
We broke it -- let others fix it.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
08-23-2007 |
Commentary
August Amusements at the Illinois Statehousenew
With help from Will Rogers.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
08-09-2007 |
Commentary
The 'Assault on Reason' in Illinoisnew
Behind the legislature's breakdown on the budget is a failure of public discourse.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
06-01-2007 |
Commentary
Lincoln, Stevenson, and Obamanew
Obama picked Springfield to launch his presidential campaign because it's the heartland, where history converges.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
02-09-2007 |
Commentary
Can the Gov Change His Tune?new
A report predicts financial disaster, but Rod Blagojevich remains in denial.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
12-14-2006 |
Politics
Watching Obama Grownew
He knows that his celebrity is a gift -- what will he use it for?
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
11-03-2006 |
Commentary
Corruption Comes in Many Colorsnew
In the wake of the George Ryan verdict, it's worth revisiting Adlai Stevenson's take on public morality and patriotism.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
04-24-2006 |
Commentary
What We Need from Jim Edgarnew
Illinois Republicans hope to recruit former
governor Jim Edgar as a candidate, but he shouldn’t bother running unless he's willing to be more than a caretaker this time.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
08-26-2005 |
Commentary
Torturous Truthnew
Senator Richard Durbin was not misunderstood. It wasn't the Nazi reference that got him in trouble -- it was telling the truth.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
07-11-2005 |
Commentary
On Abortion, a New Search for Common Groundnew
Thanks to Sen. Hillary Clinton for her recent attempt to reopen and reframe the abortion discussion. Everyone, she said, want to reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies, promote adoption, and, in general, to reduce the number of abortions.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
02-28-2005 |
Commentary
When Will Barack Obama Find His Voice on Iraq?new
The new senator from Illinois was an early opponent of the war, but now his silence is showing.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
01-28-2005 |
Commentary
