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One Law for Israel and Another for the Rest of the World - Israel's Ambassador Slams Global Double Standard
In a raw interview, Israel's envoy to Australia accuses world of hypocrisy, reveals his people's grief, warns that antisemitism, not conflict, underlies criticism
Natalie Frank
Oct 63 min read


Exclusive: Chicago Contractors Caught in the Crossfire - How a $2.1 Billion Funding Freeze Is Rekindling the Race-Based Contracting Fight
On the ground in Chicago: contractors on both sides say the policy debate is more than legal theory — it threatens livelihoods, jobs, and long-promised transit upgrades
Natalie Frank
Oct 41 min read


Editorial: Gender-Neutral Standards or Gender Erasure? How the Military’s New Fitness Rules Threaten Women, Non-Binary Service Members
Holding all service members to the highest male physical benchmarks risks pushing capable personnel out and undermining military readiness
Natalie Frank
Oct 22 min read


Satire: "May Harm Immigrants" -Congress Proposes Law Requiring Warning Labels for Social Services
Lawmakers want Head Start programs, clinics, food banks and schools to carry caution signs after failed policy to cut aid to immigrant families
Natalie Frank
Sep 153 min read


Indiana's High-Stakes Special Session: Trump's Push for New Congressional Maps Sparks More Political Chaos
With loyalty to Trump colliding with local backlash over tax reforms, Hoosier Republicans face a volatile political showdown at the Statehouse
Natalie Frank
Sep 121 min read


Confusion and Barriers Increase as FDA Narrows Covid-19 Vaccine Approval for Healthy Americans
While federal officials say vaccines remain accessible, experts warn the new restrictions create hidden obstacles for millions of adults and children.
Natalie Frank
Aug 294 min read


Trump Fires Shot at Illinois Threatening to Withhold Funding Due to Cashless Bail
Illinois reels as Trump signs executive order to end cashless bail
Natalie Frank
Aug 271 min read


Secretive U.S.–Russia Energy Talks Spark Tensions Amid High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Push
Behind closed doors, Washington and Moscow weighed oil, gas, and LNG deals as leverage in fragile negotiations to end the war in Ukraine
Natalie Frank
Aug 264 min read


Supreme Court Faces New Push to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in Landmark Case
A former Kentucky clerk’s legal battle could reignite a national fight over LGBTQ rights and religious freedom Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Aug 123 min read


Tragedy Strikes Near CDC Headquarters: Officer Killed in Shooting Outside Emory University
A community mourns as investigators work to uncover why gunfire erupted steps from one of the nation’s leading public health institutions...
Natalie Frank
Aug 93 min read


SATIRE: Texas Introduces New Olympic Sport: Congressional Fugitive Dash Turns Lawmakers into Track and Field Gold Medalists
Texas lawmakers trade suits for running gear to take part in this dash from authoritarianism, lack of accountability, and sometimes the...
Natalie Frank
Aug 64 min read


Chicago’s Special Education Shake-Up Sparks Urgency, Uncertainty, and Hope
As CPS restructures its special education department weeks before the start of school, families, advocates are left balancing cautious...
Natalie Frank
Jul 311 min read


Controversy and Crisis: Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as CDC Director Amid Budget Cuts and Vaccine Policy Upheaval
Trump’s second nominee for CDC chief steps into a storm of layoffs, measles outbreaks, and public trust erosion as RFK Jr. reshapes U.S....
Natalie Frank
Jul 301 min read


Powerful Showdown: Rhode Island AG Neronha Heads to Chicago Amid Multistate Legal Battle Against Trump Policies
Rhode Island’s attorney general joins fellow Democratic leaders in Chicago to rally public support and refine strategy in a sweeping...
Natalie Frank
Jul 291 min read


EDITORIAL: The Silent Majority Is Tired - Why America’s Biggest Political Threat Is Apathy, Not Extremism
As moderates tune out and disengaged citizens give up, the real crisis isn’t polarization, it’s the quiet exodus from participation...
Natalie Frank
Jul 274 min read


How 'Corn Sweat' Is Turning Up the Heat: The Hidden Factor Intensifying Midwest Heat Waves
Evapotranspiration from crops is making heat and humidity more unbearable across the Corn Belt, experts warn Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D July...
Natalie Frank
Jul 251 min read


Drones Dropping Millions of Mosquitos into Forests of Hawaii in Specicide Attempt
A groundbreaking mosquito control strategy using drones and lab science aims to rescue Hawaii’s endangered honeycreepers before it’s too...
Natalie Frank
Jul 254 min read


DHS Denies Move to Deport Children on Social Media Despite Numerous Reports to the Contrary
Children’s rights advocates say asking unaccompanied minors to self-deport is coercive, dangerous, and undermines basic protections Teen...
Natalie Frank
Jul 243 min read


Pension Bombshell: New Bill Could Devastate Chicago's Budget Amid $1 Billion Deficit
A controversial pension bill on Governor Pritzker’s desk risks deepening Chicago’s fiscal crisis, sparking urgent debate over taxpayer...
Natalie Frank
Jul 232 min read


Scooters, Safety, and Summer Streets: What Every Chicago Rider Needs to Know Before Hopping On
From traffic laws to parking pitfalls, here’s your ultimate insider guide to navigating shared scooters in the Windy City Natalie C. Frank...
Natalie Frank
Jul 124 min read
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