Bob Kustra: We need a new field of dreams for African American baseball players May 29, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The new American ballplayer who makes it to the majors today comes from middle-class white America. How did this happen?
Bob Kustra: Donald Trump’s war on Iran masks his support of Vladimir Putin March 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The chaos Donald Trump created in the Middle East serves his purpose of distracting the media from reporting on the war in Ukraine.
Bob Kustra: Where to find solace in the age of ICE January 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The election of Pope Leo XIV came at a most strategic moment with Donald Trump and his immigration agents bullying the nation and world.
Bob Kustra: It’s time to rebuild the Republican Party, not rename it December 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. There are signs that Donald Trump and Republicans are in trouble, with only 36% of Americans approving of his job performance.
Bob Kustra: Jim Edgar’s tenure as Illinois governor is a reminder of politics’ better days September 15, 2025 at 1:35 p.m. As his lieutenant governor for eight years, I saw Jim Edgar as a mediator in the office of governor, always willing to listen to both sides.
Bob Kustra: Donald Trump’s ethnic cleansing is proof of man’s inhumanity to man July 6, 2025 at 5:06 a.m. The price Donald Trump forces innocent migrants to pay for their hard work and support of family over the years is detention and deportation.
Bob Kustra: Donald Trump caved to the Taliban in Afghanistan. Will he repeat in the Russia-Ukraine talks? May 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Donald Trump played into the Taliban’s hands in negotiating an Afghanistan withdrawal. Will he repeat his mistake in the Russia-Ukraine talks?
Bob Kustra: A shiny floor gives away corruption in Illinois April 8, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Here I was, not even a full day on the Illinois state government payroll, and I was staring at where the bribes took place.
Bob Kustra: Slain Ukrainian novelist provides a stark contrast to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin March 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. If ever there were a contrast between sycophantic President Donald Trump and courageous Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina, it centers on empathy.
Bob Kustra: Remembering the Holocaust amid the rise of white Christian nationalism February 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The Holocaust must serve as a reminder of how easy it is for an entire nation to fall under the spell of a genocidal autocracy.