University of Chicago professor Robert Pape has spent the past year and a half examining the January 6 insurrectionists — and sounding the alarm about the future of democracy. Is America listening? Read more
It’s midterm season once again, just later than usual, and state politics are getting all shook up. To help make sense of it: our lowdown on three key votes to watch June 28. Read more
Rather than blaming young people and looking for silver bullet solutions, the city needs to take a longer view of the policies that have ramifications for years and decades to come. Read more
The state was undercounted in the 2020 Census by 65,000 to 440,000 people — but Edward McClelland's experience as an enumerator suggests the number could be even higher. Read more
The Chicago Teachers Union’s heir apparent sees herself as a righteous champion of not just educators but of students. And she’s not about to let anyone stand in her way. Including the mayor. Read more
