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May 21 2020
News
Senators anxious for football to start, but maybe not as anxious as Trump
It’s been more than two months since a major American sport has held a contest. March 11 was the day the NBA suspended play indefinitely after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. The NHL followed suit, as did Major League Baseball, postponing opening day while it works on a plan to start the season, possibly without fans in the stands.
But professional and
Roll CallJan 13 2020
Opinion
Michael Bloomberg for president? That’s a tough sell to Chicagoans
You’d think Michael Bloomberg would tread lightly in Chicago.
The former New York City mayor, billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and now Democratic presidential candidate hit town last Wednesday in a high-profile push of his late-starting campaign.
His speech at Olive-Harvey Community College on Chicago’s Far South Side showcased his long-shot, unprecedented strategy.
Chicago Sun-TimesFeb 05 2021
News
After Defending Its Low-Cost Internet Offering, Comcast Agrees To Increase Speeds
In a victory for student activists pushing to close the digital divide, Comcast announced today that it will be increasing speeds for its low-cost Internet Essentials plan, which some families have said wasn’t fast enough for online learning.
Since the pandemic forced schools online last spring, students have been arguing that the speeds Comcast offered at a discount to low-income
BuzzFeed NewsNov 03 2016
News
How Gary Johnson's Vote Percentages Will Affect Libertarian Party Ballot Access, State By State
Here is a list of what the Libertarian Party will get in terms of automatic, petition-free ballot access if certain vote percentages in that state are hit.
ReasonOct 21 2019
Opinion
As mayor of Chicago, I will always be on the side of educational equity
As a black child growing up in an economically challenged small town in Ohio, I know what it means to go to a school that lacks the basics.
We shared textbooks, and they were often worn and out-of-date. We went without modern tools of learning throughout my entire K-12, public school experience. I also look back with horror at the treatment that my classmates with different learning
Lori LightfootMar 21 2017
News
Can service design become media’s secret weapon?
Professor Jennifer Pybus, a senior lecturer at the London College of Communication, studies the political economy and architecture of third party applications. In her view, one of media’s main challenges can be found in the algorithmic literacy of its users:
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Apr 09 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Democrats, Stop Delegitimizing Our Elections
Claims of voter fraud or voter suppression may excite a crowd, but our leaders are playing with fire.
We’re reaching a dangerous point in American politics. Many millions of our most engaged and most politically passionate citizens fervently believe that when they lose close elections, it’s because the other side has “stolen” victory. They believe that if elections are truly free and
Guest Writer - RightOct 01 2020
News
Covid-19 vaccine alone won't defeat spread of virus, report warns
A successful vaccine for Covid-19 will not conquer the spread of the virus alone, with restrictions on daily life likely to continue for some time, a team of experts have said.
Hundreds of teams of researchers around the world are working to produce a vaccine against the coronavirus, with 11 currently in phase three human trials. The UK government has reserved access to six potential
The GuardianMar 27 2020
News
Appeals grow to close US national parks during pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is sticking with its crowd-friendly waiver of entrance fees at national parks during the coronavirus pandemic, as managers at some parks try and fail to keep visitors a safe distance apart and communities appeal for a shutdown at other parks that are still open.
While the Interior Department agreed this week to requests from local managers of
Associated Press