Occupy Wall Street and Occupy The Dream seek to co-opt Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message. A coalition of left-wing black clergy joined forces with the Occupy Wall Street movement for a series of protests labeled “Occupy The Dream.” On
Americans celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday to honor his contributions to our Republic. His struggle against racial prejudice and discrimination brought the words of the Founders–“that all men are created equal”–to true fruition. Dr. King used non-violent protest, and
Crain’s Chicago Business reports that Alvin Boutte, Jr., the adviser who encouraged the state to invest in Democrats’ beloved ShoreBank as it was failing, has agreed to pay a fine, to have his securities license suspended, and to work under
There has been some speculation that Heather Higginbottom, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, may get the top job, as her boss, Jack Lew leaves to become President Obama’s chief of staff. Before Ms. Higginbottom
In the March 2009 issue of Vogue in an article entitled “Leading Lady,” editor at large André Leon Talley pays homage to Michelle Obama, who he believed was “poised to be the most transformative First Lady in history.” In the
David Axelrod, chief political strategist for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign and former White House political adviser, defended Jeremiah Wright on Tuesday evening in a speech in Thousand Oaks, Ca, saying that the news reports depicting the man once called
In the March 2009 issue of Vogue in an article entitled “Leading Lady,” editor at large André Leon Talley pays homage to Michelle Obama, who he believed was “poised to be the most transformative First Lady in history.” In the
Somehow, the face of American-born Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Daood Sayed Gilani, aka David Coleman Headley, comes as news to me. Don’t know how I missed it, but it seems that news stories detailing his poisonous international career as a star facilitator
Yesterday, President Barack Obama was presented with a Dallas Mavericks jersey by star Dirk Nowitzki as Obama welcomed the 2011 NBA champions to the White House (7:24 to 7:44 in the footage below). The Mavericks chose #23 for Obama’s jersey.
The best description you’ll read of HBO’s beautifully produced original series “Boardwalk Empire” didn’t come from me. It’s actually something I’ve read in many places and the perfection of the description comes from the simplicity: good television that could be
CHICAGO (CBS) — Eighty-five Illinois Lottery winners last week probably thought they were lucky — until they tried to cash in their winnings, that is. Their checks, totaling $159,000 in lottery winnings, were no good. Two days after Christmas, Maureen
Gov. Rick Perry is making a ban on congressional insider trading a central theme of his presidential campaign. In an op-ed published yesterday with RedState.com, Gov. Perry wrote: Earlier this week, the Chicago Tribune ran a little noted editorial on
Jose Rico has been named the new director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, a key position that could help close the achievement gap between white and minority students. But if his history is any indication,
MADISON, Wis. – For years thousands of minority students have struggled in the Madison public school system. In 2010, for example, 87 percent of white students graduated on schedule, compared to only 48 percent of black students. So the Urban
The Chicago Tribune editorial page believes that legislative efforts to ban congressional insider trading, such as the STOCK (Stop Trading On Congressional Knowledge) Act, are simply an exercise in “damage control” and “window dressing” to shield Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL)
In an op-ed in today’s Los Angeles Times, Aaron David Miller admits the obvious: “Unlike his two predecessors, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Obama isn’t in love with the idea of Israel.” But Miller doesn’t address Barack Obama’s immersion
From the Associated Press: Obama’s election year retreat from legislative fights means this term will end without significant progress on two of his 2008 campaign promises, an immigration overhaul and closing the military prison for terrorist suspects atGuantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Chicago Tribune writer Greg Kot looks back at the year in music with a mournful glance. Where are all the great Occupy Wall Street songs we should be singing as 2011 gives way to a brave new year? After all,
Last week The Columbus Dispatch reported on what has been a recurring theme all year: Ohio conservatives are evil extremists! Richard Gunther today called the new congressional map signed into law last week by Gov. John Kasich “stunning” for its
[audio: http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets122211.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the disappointing GDP numbers, Chipotle’s call for immigration reform, and the need
While most movie fans are satisfied building a collection of their favorite DVDs, Shane Scheel has gone miles beyond in his devotion to his favorite cinematic treasures. As the co-creator and producer with Christopher Lloyd Bratten of the “For The
Ever wonder why the Occupy protester became the Occupy protester? “….upon waking each morning in the Tent City, he was struck by an overwhelming feeling of being part of a family.” If you see their signs and hear their chants,
Occupy Chicago’s presence in the financial district may seem to have quieted down a bit from the circus show it was earlier this fall, but organizers in the group are just beginning to put the pieces in place to continue
Republican Presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich made international headlines last week when he referred to “an enormous desire to destroy Israel.” Palestinian Authority (PA) officials immediately condemned the remarks with the always talkative Saeb Erakat
As you may know, the merger process at the FCC and DoJ is a mess. In fact, some believe the entire process is not much different than extortion. Not only do we have some newly reported shenanigans going on around
