This 2019 file photo shows part of a 1040 federal tax form printed from the Internal Revenue Service website. | AP Income inequality and lack of educational and job opportunity are the problems that need to be addressed. Natalie Moore’s column stating that the federal tax system is racially discriminatory (“In tax season, green isn’t the only color that matters”) is … [Read more...] about Federal tax code isn’t discriminatory
My mask is not coming off
A product stall filled with free N95 respirator masks, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sits outside the pharmacy at this Jackson, Miss., Kroger grocery store on Feb. 2. | AP People who continue to wear masks in public spaces are just neurotic, my husband says. “You look goofy,” he admonishes me. My mask is not coming off. COVID-19 has … [Read more...] about My mask is not coming off
Dear Abby: Wealthy friend spoils her child, and my daughter’s getting jealous
Should the envious girl’s mom bring up her concerns? DEAR ABBY: I met my friend “Ashley” and her daughter three years ago. Our daughters are 9 years old. Ashley makes good money and is married. I’m a single mom. I do well as a registered nurse, but I’m not on her level when it comes to money. We all get along great and have a lot in common. However, Ashley buys her daughter, … [Read more...] about Dear Abby: Wealthy friend spoils her child, and my daughter’s getting jealous
A lot on the line for new Bears GM Ryan Poles
Bears rookie left tackle Teven Jenkins (76) recovered from back surgery to start two games last season. | Nam Y. Huh/AP Photos His background as a guard provides hope he’ll give the Bears’ offensive line a needed upgrade. But he faces big decisions. Is Teven Jenkins a left or right tackle? Will he re-sign James Daniels? Is Larry Borom a keeper? Can Cody Whitehair … [Read more...] about A lot on the line for new Bears GM Ryan Poles
Multimedia journalism project examines resilience through faith, prayer
One of the weekly “Friday Night Peace Walks,” held last summer by the Faith Community of St. Sabina. | Provided Two reporters set out to mark their journey, covering every march in Chicago over 12 hot and muggy weeks. A caravan of humanity. A people of faith. It idles on 78th Place near Racine Avenue in the warm evening sun one late-summer Friday in June. Music … [Read more...] about Multimedia journalism project examines resilience through faith, prayer