The state's attorney defends her decision not to charge Officer Jason Van Dyke for more than a year—and fires back at her political opponents. Read more
Other cities that have been through DOJ-led police reforms, and that are going through them right now, have brought activists and the police union to the negotiating table. Is Chicago ready for that much reform? Read more
The nation's highest court passed on a challenge to the suburb's assault-weapon ban, but Clarence Thomas's dissent shows how times have changed in the fight over guns. Read more
The very wealthy are using their immense resources to shape public policy—and often their sense of the public good conflicts with what the public wants. Read more
