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Boomers: Nostalgic For a Lack of Nostalgia That Never Existed
By Whet Moser
Boomers are confused by their kids' preferences for comic books, young-adult novels, and other trappings of a Millennial childhood. But they forget the nostalgia boom of their own past, and how it resonates today. Read more
What His Years at Dartmouth Reveal About Bruce Rauner
By Carol Felsenthal
The candidate was an academic star who talked economics with Milton Friedman, worked and studied long hours, and successfully planned his future as a businessman and philanthropist. Read more
Education Guru Diane Ravitch on Bruce Rauner: 'A Terrible Idea'
By Carol Felsenthal
The professor, an ally of Karen Lewis, describes an awkward argument with the blunt candidate over charter schools. Read more
Is Illinois Ready For a Progressive Income Tax?
By Whet Moser
A new poll finds a majority in support of raising taxes on the state's wealthiest residents—and the very well off support it the most. Read more
How Bruce Rauner's Career Explains His Campaign
By Whet Moser
Political observers are dismayed at the candidate's lack of specifics on economic policy. But as a businessman, goals and management have always been the first priority for him. Read more
Just Who Is Bruce Rauner?
By Carol Felsenthal
Chicago magazine takes a comprehensive look at the mystery man who could be Illinois' next governor. Read more
The Surprising Way That Media Made America More Partisan
By Whet Moser
Cable hollowed out the center of American politics—but not in the way you might think. It's not the hyperpartisan political news television. It's HBO. Read more
What a Minimum Wage Increase Means in Chicago
By Alec Moran
Who's affected, how, and what Rahm's plan to up the minimum wage to $13 an hour really means. Read more
Q&A: Rick Perlstein on Ronald Reagan and His New Book, ‘The Invisible Bridge’
By Whet Moser
The historian talks about the myths and gifts of Ronald Reagan, his influence on Obama, and the infantilization of American politics. Read more
At Infrastructure Forum, Bruce Rauner and Pat Quinn Spar on How to Pay for It
By Whet Moser
Income tax or service taxes? It's one of the clearest choices the candidates have outlined for the future of Illinois. Read more
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