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Right from the Middle: The Principles of Positive Americanism

Posted on November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The Principles of Positive Americanism
Right from the Middle: The Principles of Positive Americanism

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…

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

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022
Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

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…

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

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world
Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world

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

Posted on October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack
Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack

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…

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

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator”
Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator”

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

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 By William Lipinski 1 Comment on Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line
Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

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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Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Posted on August 29, 2021September 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast
Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast to offer Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania. Listen to the first episode below Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania have partnered to offer a…

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Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Posted on August 21, 2021August 23, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back
Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back Right from the Middle: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski advocates Americans to reverse the nation’s downward trends that include a very significant decline in America’s religious beliefs and in attendance at religious services, decline in marriages, families, patriotic spirit and individual responsibility. He asks public to…

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Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s?

Posted on August 14, 2021August 23, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s?
Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s?

Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s? By Bill Lipinski In my opinion, the United States of America, this land of the Pilgrims Pride reached it’s zenith of moral responsibility economic power, patriotism, civic and community engagement, global leadership and freedom in the late 1950’s. Since then we’re witnessed a long slow decline, except for the…

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Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

Posted on August 9, 2021August 22, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program
Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program Former Congressman Bill Lipinski continues to host his annual essay contests for school children (6th – 8th grade) on the topics of America history and patriotism. There are four areas of interest listed below. Enter today. By Bill Lipinski Following is a program that I believe can…

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Tribute to fighter behind a Chicagoland success story, RoseMarie Lipinski

Posted on July 12, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Tribute to fighter behind a Chicagoland success story, RoseMarie Lipinski

Tribute to fighter behind a Chicagoland success story, RoseMarie Lipinski Court of Claims Judge RoseMarie Lipinski, nee Lapinski, attorney and wife of former alderman and Congressman Bill Lipinski, passed away late Sunday night July 11, 2021 at age 83 after a long illness. RoseMarie Lipinski, the mother of two children Laura and Dan, and two grandchildren…

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Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time

Posted on May 3, 2021November 17, 2021 By William Lipinski
Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time

Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time The process of creating legislation has been undermined by personal political interests and a dictatorship of power that has corrupted the system that was originally envisioned by the Founding Fathers of America, former Congressman William O. Lipinski explains By William Lipinski and Brian Broeking We talked…

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Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist

Posted on April 4, 2021May 3, 2021 By News Editor
Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist Former Congressman William O. Lipinski has joined Suburban Chicagoland as a columnist writing Op-Ed commentary on national and regional politics writing the “Right from the Middle” Opinion Commentary column twice each month Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman from the Chicago 23rd Ward beginning in 1975 and…

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Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators

Posted on April 4, 2021November 17, 2021 By William Lipinski
Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators

Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators Three oligarchs rule this country, each acting as dictator for their wing of government- the President, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House. These three individuals make decisions for our country, not the American people and a…

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Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column

Posted on January 22, 2021May 3, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column
Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column

Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column Former U.S. Congressman from Illinois William O. Lipinski writes Opinion Commentary columns here at Suburban Chicagoland, the online news website. Lipinski, (Dec. 22, 1937) was a member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois’ 5th district (D) from 3 January 1983 to 3 January 1993, succeeding John G. Fary and…

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