Rex Huppke

Army Gen. Mark Milley shoots down GOP lawmakers’ ‘critical race theory’ hysteria: ‘It matters to our military.’ Amen.

The University of Illinois is requiring students to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination if they want to attend in-person classes this fall. This should be applauded, and adopted by universities across the country.

The Chicago Bears should leave Soldier Field and move to Arlington Heights. But the horse track and draft some horses!

A good dog story, because everyone could use one right about now.

Chicago-based Boeing is again donating money to Republicans who promoted the Big Lie, joining other corporations that suddenly forgot the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

DeSantis has Florida ban critical race theory from schools, joining other Republican-led states in freaking out about something he can’t actually define.

I turned 50 and AARP immediately began sending me mail. My outrage is actually a reflection on how many Americans aren’t willing to plan for retirement.

Sensible tips for reentering society as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in Chicago and Illinois and post-pandemic life opens up.

As Joe Biden continues his push to get 70% of American adults vaccinated against the coronavirus by July 4, one incentive he should offer is to reinstate Donald Trump as president.

Column: Critical race theory, cultural Marxism and wokeness are the greatest threats facing America  Chicago Tribune

Column: A weekend of mass shootings — from Chicago to Ohio to New Jersey— and a simple plea: Do something.  Chicago Tribune

Opinion: Rex Huppke: Election lies must be ground to dust  Boulder Daily Camera

Column: Lollapalooza is back! Navy Pier is reopening! Time to get out and ... can we still stay 6 feet apart?  Chicago Tribune

Column: McConnell, GOP oppose Jan. 6 commission, and so do we, the brothers of Gamma Omega Pi  Chicago Tribune

Donald Trump’s Big Lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him continues to grow as Republicans parrot the baseless claim. It’s time for people to use whatever platforms they have to denounce this dangerous rhetoric.

Ohio is offering a $1 million prize as an incentive to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Here are some ideas for things Illinois could offer to convince people to get the jab.

Liz Cheney’s ouster at the hands of cowardly Republicans who choose Donald Trump over America is an inflection point. Our democracy is in peril, and Cheney’s closing words should be heard.

Did Fox News host Tucker Carlson get the COVID-19 vaccine from Anthony Fauci while high-fiving Joe Biden? I’m just asking the question.

Portraits of Barack Obama projected onto Chicago’s Merchandise Mart? That’ll scare the Republicans away!

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney has committed the worst sin imaginable in today’s Trump-led version of the GOP: She told the truth.