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Politics

Too Red, Too Blue: When Politics Becomes a Dealbreaker

Jamari Shelton, May 7, 2025

In today’s dating landscape, love isn’t just about chemistry — it’s about politics. As the…

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Opinion

Opinion: International students in the U.S. need more support navigating the intersection of politics, mental health

Izzy Smith, August 13, 2024October 4, 2024

As the United States endures another election year, it’s important to recognize the unique situation…

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Politics

Politics made this a hard year for relationships

Chicago Talks, May 27, 2021June 1, 2021

The political upheaval of the past year has disrupted many relationships, giving an additional meaning…

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Politics

News consumers share their views on bias in a polarized country

Chicago Talks, December 15, 2020December 16, 2020

In August 2020, the Knight Foundation released a report, American Views 2020: Trust, Media and…

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Community

State Democrats decide against overrule of Rauner’s gun law veto

Chicago Talks, April 26, 2018July 25, 2018

Like many mothers, Englewood resident Deja Williams was worried by the news of the Parkland, Florida…

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Community

Attorney General candidates debate as primary nears

Chicago Talks, March 18, 2018July 25, 2018

For the first time during the 2018 Illinois Attorney General race, all 10 candidates running…

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2016 Road to the White House

Sanders campaign not able to top Clinton in S.C.

Chicago Talks, February 29, 2016

By JESSICA COLOPY & NICHOLAUS GARCIA Columbia S.C. ­­– Beverly King was one of the…

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Community

Robert Blagojevich: “I don’t blame Rod for what happened.”

Chicago Talks, June 12, 2015

Robert Blagojevich, brother of convicted former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, told Carol Marin on Wednesday…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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