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As a teacher, I’m waiting for our leaders to take a bold stand for honest education

It’s time that elected officials elsewhere in the country follow Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

At CPAC, no guarantees of Republican unity

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — When she walked onto the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the room erupted in raucous applause.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Community activists are claiming a majority of wins in new police oversight council elections in Chicago

A coalition of activists, faith-based organizations and labor groups celebrate their success drafting candidates who won election to the newly formed Chicago police district councils.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

CTU’s path to political influence, CPD’s top cop search and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Trump and ‘J6 Prison Choir’ release a song together as Capitol rioters get a platform at CPAC

The former president has vowed to pardon defendants linked to the January 6 attack. He recites the pledge of allegiance with a group of them on a recently released song

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Walgreens’ abortion pill decision sparks Pritzker meeting and protestor demands ‘they follow the law’

Walgreens’ decision not to sell the pills in 20 other states prompted immediate condemnation from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who met with CEO Roz Brewer about it on Friday. The pharmacy made the policy change after 20 Republican attorneys general threatened legal action.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

CPAC 2023 – live: Trump vows to stay in 2024 race if he faces charges as he argues ‘prosecutors get crazier’

Trump mocks Biden family and blasts Republicans wanting to cut Medicare and Social Security in CPAC speech

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

South Carolina woman arrested for allegedly using pills to end pregnancy

Incident took place in 2021, but warrant was issued in 2022 and she was arrested in February, police confirm

The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2023

At CPAC, devoted conservative base cheers on Marjorie Taylor Greene

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Shortly after U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrapped up her speech, which mostly focused on attacking medical treatments for transgender youth, she made her way down media row at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

House panel passes bill to allow inspection of Georgia ballots

ATLANTA — A divided state House committee approved a bill Friday that would allow Georgians to inspect paper ballots after an election.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023