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A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 By Guest Columnist No Comments on A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis
A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis

A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis By Tom Ryan Within the next 40 years, the number of people over the age of 65 in this country will increase by about 70%. Many older Americans — three in four, according to an AARP survey — want to live out their golden years at home….

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Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

Posted on May 26, 2022May 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator
Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison sent a letter to a judge defending his top company employee who was accused of sexually harassing a 14 year old girl while that girl was at Morrison’s home during a pool party. After Morrison defended Anthony Martin, his senior vice president…

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Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan

Posted on May 19, 2022June 14, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan
Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan

Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan By William O. Lipinski The best way to defend Taiwan, is to prevent it from being attacked. By making an attack so militarily herculean and so financially outrageously expensive, China will give up the idea. To start with Taiwan has a few natural advantages an invading…

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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday
Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday

Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday Barry Goldwater was the spiritual founder of the Conservative  Republican movement in the 1960s. His son, Barry Goldwater Jr., will be in Orland Park this Friday, May 20 at 6 PM at Elements Banquet Hall, 16235 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. Register…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess

Posted on May 8, 2022May 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess
Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess

Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess Most elections are pretty much decided before voters even get to go to the ballot box. But the race for Illinois Secretary of State is wide open, but it’s a mess. No one is really talking about the real issues that exist in the massive statewide office…

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Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses

Posted on May 7, 2022June 14, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses
Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses

Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses By William O. Lipinski Many people, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Liberals, and Conservatives ask me why the Democrats are facing potential heavy losses in the upcoming midterm elections. I believe the Democrats will lose the U.S. house, and very possibly the US Senate in November’s elections….

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The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police

Posted on May 3, 2022May 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police
The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police

The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police Ray Hanania’s The Political Pundit Comic Strip for May 3, 2022, satire and opinion on politics across America and Around the world, lampooning political hypocrisy. Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau attacks anyone who challenges his assertions and if they question his statements on…

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Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims
Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims Politicians love to manipulate crime statistics to boost their chances for re-election and Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who is running an incredulous race for Congress in the new 6th District, is no different. Pekau asserts that crime is down because of his policies and falsely…

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