Editorials

For Every Dollar Paul Ryan Got From the NRA, I Am Naming a Gun Victim

Jun 29, 2017 Editorial

Today, I went to the House floor – something that I’ve done hundreds of times over the past four years. But today was different.

Issues:

Gun Violence

Trump budget unkind to Illinois farmers

May 27, 2017 Editorial

"A New Foundation for America" is a peculiar title for President Trump's new budget because it erodes the very foundation of our great nation: our farming communities.

Issues:

Agriculture

When Congress works

May 23, 2017 Editorial

Nearly every day, I pick up this paper and read about gridlock and partisanship gripping Congress. The 24-hour TV news cycle reminds us of it by the second and magazines aren’t much better.

Issues:

Jobs and the Economy

The NRA & ISIS: A Shared Strategy?

May 16, 2017 Editorial

For years, policymakers have known that the NRA’s “guns everywhere — background checks nowhere” policy means more dead Americans and a country that’s less safe.

Yet, instead of using common sense, we stand by and allow 30,000 Americans to die every year.

Tragically, the NRA’s dangerous policies have found a new supporter: ISIS.

Issues:

Gun Violence

The Republican health care plan means more dead Illinoisans

Mar 10, 2017 Editorial

Issues:

Health Care

Speak Out to Protect Your Health

Mar 7, 2017 Editorial

For six years, Republicans have repeated the same phrase in every conversation about healthcare: “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Issues:

Health Care

When it Comes to the ACA, Our Lives Are on the Line

Mar 1, 2017 Editorial

It’s time to fight because our health is on the line. For years, Congressional Republicans have been chomping at the bit to repeal the Affordable Care Act and strip 30 million Americans of the everyday security of health insurance.

Issues:

Health Care