Organizers of the South Side Irish Parade, held close to St. Patrick’s Day each year in Chicago, say they are ending the parade, “not planning to stage a parade in its present form.”
Newsflash here from the Chicago Tribune, and the entire news release is here.
It’s going to be quite a ride watching the Republicans try to reorganize themselves. They really want power. They should focus on issues and developing policy. Their only policy is their stubborn ideology regardless of circumstances.
Governor Bobby Jindal is trying to position himself for a presidential bid for 2012. He says it’s time for the [...]
Tragic news out of Wampum, PA:
The 11-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing his father’s pregnant fiancée is due in court on Tuesday.
Kenzie Houk, 26, was eight months pregnant when, police said, Jordan Brown shot and killed her at her home in Wampum in Lawrence County.
Brown, who was charged as an adult in the case, [...]
As an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, I was very pleased to hear that the University has invited President Barack Obama to deliver the 2009 Commencement Address. I was in the room in 1985 when then-Gov. Mario Cuomo spoke at Washington Hall, presenting his views on abortion. I still have my copy of [...]
Just wanted to say how pleased we are to announce that Turning Left has broken into the top 100 in BlogBurst, the syndication service that places blogs on top-tier online destinations, is a product of Pluck Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Texas. There are thousands of blogs registered with BlogBurst. We’re honored that Turning Left is [...]
I am not an economist. I have been a politician. When serving in office, I trust the financial advice of those who know better than I do. We all have our limitations, and, depending on the office, the job of the politician is to develop sound policy. Likewise, I’m not likely to trust the scientific [...]
I know it’s easy for me to say, especially since I don’t play hockey. But as a fan watching the Pittsburgh Penguins losing 2-0 after two periods against Philadelphia right now, I see the Penguins only took TWO shots on goal during powerplays to Philly’s 5.
Philly is 2-5 on powerplay shots.
It’s just very frustrating to [...]
Want to park your car for two hours in Chicago? Bring 28 quarters plus a few more if you need more time.
Carol Marin says the hike in parking fees has caused a mild rebellion among commuters. Apparently there are quite a few open spots on the streets of Chicago:
At noon in Wicker Park, where Milwaukee [...]
President Obama apologized for his remark about the Special Olympics on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno before the episode was even broadcast.
From the New York Times:
Chatting with Jay Leno, the president said he had been practicing at the White House bowling alley and rolled a 129. “It was like the Special Olympics or something,” [...]
Conservatives can’t seem to find the right poster child. They’re still looking for the right face to steer their ship.
They tried Sarah Palin, who can’t pass up any chance to appear on television, even in front of the slaughter of Thanksgiving turkeys. They flock again and again to Rush Limbaugh, who wants America to fail.
And [...]
