Marj Halperin: Healthcare is more badly broken than political leaders admit
In Chicago, top-rated doctors in every specialty are within reach, but it can take many months to see them.
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Marj Halperin: Crowded Illinois primary races frustrate voters and weaken candidates
With so many candidates running for Congress in Illinois, establishment candidates and those with the most money have a clear advantage.
Marj Halperin: There’s another way for blue states to respond to Donald Trump. Go cold turkey on Washington.
It’s time for those who have this tool of independence to start using it against President Donald Trump.
Marj Halperin: Democratic voters want more of everything
When will Democrats step up to “flood the zone” with the vigorous fight for our democracy this moment demands?
Marj Halperin: A mass exodus from civil service would be disastrous for our communities
Donald Trump and Elon Musk seem to think that all federal workers are expendable.
Marj Halperin: Did Ed Burke try to shake me down? Sure felt like it.
In 1998, I was advocating to reduce the tax on live theater. And for that, I had to talk to then-Ald. Ed Burke.
Marj Halperin: With Bears, Chicago doesn’t seem to have secured a fair deal for taxpayers
After the Chicago Bears' stadium announcement, we’re seeing an avalanche of details omitted pointing to hidden costs for taxpayers.
Marj Halperin: Katie Britt’s speech does a terrible disservice to sex trafficking victims
Sen. Katie Britt warped another woman’s tragedy for her own political gain.