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The Difference Between April and November Fools

Bennet Kelley | Posted 04.02.2012

Bennet Kelley

April Fools' Day is a day for light-hearted hijinks without real consequences. Embracing foolishness as public policy is a far different notion altogether. The Cuba embargo is one of several fixtures in American politics that requires a suspension of disbelief.

Wanted: Suitable Senate Candidate

Marcel Pacatte | Posted 05.25.2011

Marcel Pacatte

No one in the race has the resume, experience or heft required of a U.S. Senator. In fact, the bench in Illinois is pretty weak right now, among both Democrats and Republicans.