Bill Lipinski Archives

Podcast reviews President Biden’s speech the Ukraine Crisis and Voting Rights

January 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Podcast reviews President Biden’s speech the Ukraine Crisis and Voting Rights Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibuster, S2 E3, 01-20-22 In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss President Joe Biden’s press conference marking his first year in…

Bill Lipinski, Commentary, Government, News, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, rayhanania

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

January 6, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong? This Episode of “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast looks at the one year anniversary of the violence that took place on Jan 6, 2021 and addresses questions including, “Was it an ‘insurrection’ or a Constitutionally protected protest that turned violent?” Published…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Crime, Government, Media Bias, National, News, Opinion, Podcast, Police, Politics, rayhanania

Right from the Middle: Elementary School essay contest on America’s Greatest President now open

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Elementary School essay contest on America’s Greatest President now open Former Congressman Bill Lipinski sponsors a regular writing contest on American Patriotism for young elementary school students in 6th 7th and 8th Grade. Anyone from any school can enter and the winning essays and schools with the most entries can win…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Education, Features, Federal, National, Opinion, Politics

Two Guys on Politics podcast adds Facebook and Twitter accounts

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics podcast adds Facebook and Twitter accounts The Town Guys on Politics podcast, which features commentary from former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania now has a Facebook and Twitter account. Lipinski and Hanania co-host the podcast discussion each week on local, regional and national politics and…

Bill Lipinski, Chicago, Crime, Government, National, News, Opinion, Podcast, Police, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx

December 22, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx Kim Foxx was denounced as a liar who misled the public in her mishandling of the arrest and release of Jussie Smollett, who was finally convicted on five charges of lying to Chicago Police about being the victim of a racist, homophobic assault by two individuals…

Bill Lipinski, Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Government, News, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at the growing “New Cold War” between the United States and Russia as Vladimir Putin solidifies his power, undermines Democracy and returns his country to the old Soviet Communism in their latest…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Federal, National, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, rayhanania

Right from the Middle: The Principles of Positive Americanism

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The Principles of Positive Americanism Former Congressman Bill Lipinski talks about what makes Americanism and the political forces that are trying to weaken Americanism, the importance of freedom of religion, and understanding the real threats of Communism and Marxism which are threats to the American way of Life and the American…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Opinion, Politics

Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022 In Season 1 Episode 10, November 4, 2021, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the surprising Nov. 22, 2021 elections in which several Republicans easily defeated incumbent Democrats setting the stage for a much stronger…

Bill Lipinski, elections, Government, News, Podcast, Politics, rayhanania, Taxes

Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world Since 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom for the world. Our Democratic Republic has done much for the people of the world writes former Congressman Bill Lipinski in his “Right from the Center” opinion column By Bill Lipinski Every once…

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Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack By Bill Lipinski Religious freedom is under attack in our Land of Liberty like never before, and unless we work very hard to keep our religious liberty, we are going to lose it. If we lose our religious liberty, it will make it that much more difficult…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Politics, Religion

Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator”

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator” Former Congressman Bill Lipinski looks back at the significance of former President Ronald Reagan, called the Great Communicator, and his achievements while in office domestically and internationally. Reagan’s ability to win support from both Republicans and centrist Democrats became the foundation of the…

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Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 William Lipinski 1 Comment

Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line Former Congressman Bill Lipinski writes in his “Right from the Middle” column about how his vote in support of former President Ronald Reagan’s campaign for the the Contras launched the construction of the Orange Line serving the Southwest Side of…

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