John T. Shaw

February 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Conflict prevention is not abstract. Rather, it is the practice of identifying tensions and developing creative solutions to head off suffering.

January 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

U.S. senators from Illinois, Democrat Paul Douglas and Republican Everett Dirksen, made consequential contributions to civil rights.

December 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Nancy Pelosi has inhabited the rarefied worlds of both formidable politician and history-making stateswoman.

November 24, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is convinced that the central issue confronting leaders is to restore a culture of civility to American life.

October 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

A Johns Hopkins scholar believes a skillful understanding of history can translate into practical tools for confronting contemporary problems.

September 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The Dignity Act of 2025 seeks to strengthen border security and provide immigrants with an opportunity to obtain legal status.

August 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Downstate Illinois Sen. Dale Fowler's leadership is rooted in a commitment to service and an insistence on civility.

July 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Michelle Morales of Woods Fund Chicago has shown statesmanship by expanding her organization's philanthropic commitment.

June 30, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The president of Wesleyan University has taken the more honorable route against President Donald Trump's attacks on higher education.

May 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Veteran statesman Jan Eliasson shows that competent governance is the best antidote to angry populism.

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