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Grading Daley, Again

By The Beachwood Accountability Desk

"It's been three years since the release of the 2007 DGAP Report Card, and in that time Chicagoans have continued to contend with a government that responds primarily to financial and political clout, rather than the issues and concerns of ordinary citizens," the Developing Government Accountability to the People coalition says. "Where residents have expected to be actively engaged in the implementation of equitable policies that benefit all residents in every neighborhood across the entire city, they have instead found themselves in a constant struggle against forces that ultimately exclude their voices from the democratic process."

And how.

Here are excerpts from the mayoral report card the group issued Tuesday.

Continue reading "Grading Daley, Again" »
Posted on March 17, 2010
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Obamathon

Obama's Small Donor Myth

Despite colorful press stories, yet another look at the facts shows that Obama was mostly funded by large donors.
Continue reading "Obama's Small Donor Myth" »
Posted on November 25, 2008
Citizen Kate TV

I Totally Voted For . . .

By Citizen Kate
Less big government and more legal marijuana.
Continue reading "I Totally Voted For . . ." »
Posted on November 11, 2008
Mystery Debate Theater

Mystery Senate Debate Theater

Exposing the poster child for callow.
Continue reading "Mystery Senate Debate Theater" »
Posted on January 21, 2010
Political Odds

Political Odds

By The Beachwood Bookmaking Bureau
For entertainment purposes only. Including gambling.
Continue reading "Political Odds" »
Posted on March 8, 2010

Grading Daley, Again

By The Beachwood Accountability Desk
The theme? A great city for the rich, not so much for everyone else.

Posted on March 17, 2010

Mystery Quinn Theater

By Steve Rhodes
But no one believes you, Governor!

Posted on March 16, 2010

Deep Inside Pat Quinn's Budget

By The Beachwood Budget Bureau
Fine print and footnotes.

Posted on March 12, 2010

Pundit Patrol

By Steve Rhodes
Zorn, Steinberg, O'Donnell, Wycliff.

Posted on March 1, 2010

Pundit Patrol

By Steve Rhodes
Telander, Roeper, Steinberg and Huntley.

Posted on February 25, 2010

Pundit Patrol

By Steve Rhodes
Warren, Ponce and Washington.

Posted on February 23, 2010

Dear John Cullerton

By Chris Clair
With all due respect, sir, it's you who is missing the point.

Posted on February 22, 2010

Who Is Mark Kirk?

By Steve Rhodes
I used to like him; that's all over now.

Posted on February 18, 2010

MUSIC - Playlist: Like A Cloud.
TV - Undercover Boss at Arlington.
POLITICS - Grading Daley.
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