Tom Fate: There is no winning in Gaza. We must stop the spiral of loss.Hamas attacked Israel, and Israel is seeking revenge it would seem by slaughtering more than fifteen times the civilians they lost on Oct. 7. January 02, 2024
Letters: Biden administration should finalize rules to end menthol in cigarettes and flavored cigarsEnding the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars will save the lives of many Cook County residents. January 02, 2024
Editorial: Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance is not a condition of speaking. Even in Cicero. Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance is not a condition for speaking at a council meeting. Even for journalists who have run afoul of the town's president. January 02, 2024
Daniel DePetris: Is the Middle East in danger of spinning out of control?The risk of a regional conflagration in the Middle East may only grow as long as the fighting in Gaza persists. January 02, 2024
Editorial: Chicago’s Yellow Line commuters deserve betterThousands of riders who rely on the Yellow Line have heard nothing concrete about when the line is expected to reopen. January 02, 2024
Letters: The United States needs to insist on a cease-fireWill the U.S. accept this opportunity to bring lasting peace and security to the region? January 01, 2024
David McGrath: Let’s ditch the Electoral College, plus 9 other no-brainer resolutions for the new yearAmericans should consider a handful of life and death resolutions for 2024 January 01, 2024
Shmuly Yanklowitz: In a stressful world, let’s work on managing our anger in 2024Managing your anger is not about destroying it. You are going through life together, and you should be in charge, benefiting from its wisdom. January 01, 2024
Laura Washington: Getting a grip as 2024 promises more hurly-burly in Chicago and across the nationLaura Washington takes a look at the year ahead and suggests buckling your seat belt. January 01, 2024
Editorial: Welcome to 2024 — and some new Illinois laws to keep you in line2024 means new Illinois laws. Have your opinions, but keep your eyes on the road. January 01, 2024
Faith leaders: Here’s how we can be peacemakers in Chicago and beyondFor those who make peace cannot keep their peace, they cannot remain silent when they see injustice. In order to make peace, you need to speak out. December 31, 2023
2023 in review: The year in Scott Stantis cartoonsScott Stantis presents his favorite editorial cartoons for 2023. December 31, 2023
Elizabeth Shackelford: For a better foreign policy in 2024, let’s be more like Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift might not be an authority in foreign policy, but she understands relationships, and at its core, that’s what international affairs is all about. December 31, 2023
Letters: The effect of the Colorado Supreme Court decision on Donald TrumpThe Colorado Supreme Court decision that disqualifies Donald Trump from running as a presidential candidate in the state is historically significant. December 31, 2023
2023 in review: Our most personal op-eds, Part 2: ‘Every street was a memory’Here are more excerpts of some of the most personal op-eds we've published in 2023. December 30, 2023
Opinion series: 2023 in reviewThe Tribune opinion section reflects on the events and debates that shaped 2023. December 29, 2023
2023 in review: A look back at the CTA and public transportation through Tribune op-edsHere is a look back at this year’s transportation-related op-eds in excerpts. December 29, 2023
Letters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has to goIsraelis need to find a way to get rid of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. December 29, 2023
2023 in review: World events as told through Tribune editorialsHere is a look back at what the Tribune Editorial Board had to say about world events in 2023. December 29, 2023
Willie Wilson: My predictions for public safety and the economy in Chicago for 2024In Chicago and beyond, the following issues will dominate the 2024 landscape. Here are Willie Wilson's predictions. December 28, 2023