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Are Concealed Carry Laws Responsible for the Murder Reduction in Chicago?
It's been a while since Chicago was regarded as the murder capital of the United States. The recent sharp decline in the murder rate in Windy City has raised a few questions.According to the Chicago P ...
18 Apr, 2014
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Academics Help Us Understand How Best to Bridge Political Divisions
"To help liberals understand (and be civil to) conservatives.""To help conservatives understand (and be civil to) liberals.""To help everyone understand libertarians, who are often ignored because the ...
16 Apr, 2014
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Movement to Reform Illinois Redistricting Faces Crucial Deadline, Major Challenges
Yes for Independent Maps is an ongoing effort in Illinois to add an amendment to the state constitution that would put the process of decennial redistricting into the hands of an independent board. Th ...
14 Apr, 2014
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Illinois' 17th Congressional District to be Decided by Independents
In Illinois' 17th Congressional District, a re-match is set which may help determine the balance of power in the House of Representatives.Stretching from Rockford in north central Illinois, extending ...
31 Mar, 2014
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Bridging the Gender Gap: 4 States Have Yet to Send a Woman to Congress
With International Women’s Day this past weekend, across the world there were displays of support for women. In Montevideo, Uruguay, the government dedicated a stamp to Luisa Cuesta, who has fought fo ...
11 Mar, 2014
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In Heated Primary Race, 4 Republicans Eye a Vulnerable Governor in Illinois
With the March 18 primary approaching for the Illinois gubernatorial race, 4 Republicans are vying for the favor of voters and a large swath of undecided voters may make the difference.Illin ...
10 Mar, 2014
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Democrats May Lose Illinois' 10th Congressional District in 2014
In Illinois, a state where Democratic U.S. representatives outnumber Republicans twelve to six, at least one north suburban Chicago district may see a switch from Democrat to Republican.With U.S. Repr ...
04 Mar, 2014
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What Does The Perfect President Look Like?
Over the long weekend, I got to thinking about leadership and about U.S. presidents -- both past and present. Our country has celebrated 44 presidents, and while good and bad decisions were made, the ...
28 Feb, 2014
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A More Inclusive Presidential Primary Would Motivate Voters to Participate
It seems that in every cycle there is debate about which states should hold the first presidential primary elections. Some state always seems to try to jump ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire. Since 1972 ...
13 Feb, 2014
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Republican Congressman Rodney Davis is Among Most Vulnerable in 2014
As the 2014 midterm elections approach, parties and candidates are organizing, and potential swing districts are already in campaign mode.One such district, the Illinois 13th, stretches from Collinsvi ...
12 Feb, 2014
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