Mary Mitchell
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago, IL, United States
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Hey, Mitt Romney, no one should be goaded into retiring, not even a president
The Utah senator has every right to call it quits. But his call for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump not to run again borders on ageism. → Read More
Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action will cause more harm than good
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas disappoints —again. → Read More
Influx of migrants in Chicago gives us an opportunity more than it creates a crisis
It will take all of us — not just government — to help migrants who have been bused to Chicago. → Read More
Soft Sheen’s Edward G. Gardner showed what Black life could be
He built his family a beautiful home on the South Side of the city and co-founded a business that provided steady employment so others could do the same. → Read More
Black women get a real hair scare with worries over health
Tracee Ellis Ross’ “Hair Tales,” an ode to Black women’s hair that’s streaming on Hulu, comes at a time the notion that we can use chemical relaxers for years without harm to our health is being challenged in court. → Read More
Now that R. Kelly’s locked up, maybe he can get some real help
And maybe his conviction and sentencing might also prompt other sexual abusers to get the psychiatric help they need before it’s too late. → Read More
The criminal justice system is a revolving door. Restorative justice might be a better way.
We keep punishing criminals, but that doesn’t result in less crime. With “R.J.,” “We are looking at actual accountability and not just punishment,” says one supporter of the approach. → Read More
When it comes to Black politics, the changing of the guard can feel like a betrayal
The 1st Congressional District primary to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois had 17 challengers, while one strong opponent was trying to upend the legendary U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis. → Read More
Dobbs abortion ruling fallout: We can’t, won’t forget the day the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade
Democrats need to strategize how to support organizations that now bear the burden of ensuring that impoverished women get access to safe abortions, as well-heeled women do. → Read More
Dobbs abortion ruling fallout: We can’t, won’t forget the day the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade
Democrats need to strategize how to support organizations that now bear the burden of ensuring that impoverished women get access to safe abortions, as well-heeled women do. → Read More
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s remarks insult families impacted by gun violence
The murders of 19 children in the nation’s latest school shooting call for more than the same blah, blah, blah. → Read More
Roe v. Wade: We can’t depend on the Supreme Court to be our conscience on abortion
We — I mean Black women of my age — keep our feelings on the subject buried. But the prospect Roe v. Wade might be overturned could bring back painful memories for many. → Read More
The first Black man on the White House Secret Service finally gets justice
Abraham Bolden, a Chicagoan, said Tuesday, “It’s been nearly 60 years. I thought it would happen. I knew God was in the plan all along because I had faith that justice would be served.” → Read More
Reflections on the “People’s Mayor” on his centennial birthday
We wanted Harold. We had Harold. We still miss him. → Read More
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gives us reason to hope
Her confirmation was expected but still a joy to behold. → Read More
Will Smith’s behavior left me stunned and confused
Slapping Chris Rock for his lousy joke on Oscar night isn’t going to make Will Smith or his wife feel better. It is going to cause them more grief. → Read More
Kentanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing shows nation still deeply divided
Instead of celebrating America’s racial milestone, some politicians turned Jackson’s confirmation hearings into political theater. → Read More
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing shows nation still deeply divided
Instead of celebrating America’s racial milestone, some politicians turned Jackson’s confirmation hearings into political theater. → Read More
Merri Dee’s legacy, Salena Claybourne’s killing: reminders of violence Chicagoans face
The longtime WGN-TV anchor survived her kidnapping and shooting. The WGN studios security guard was killed at a gas station where she’d stopped in South Shore. → Read More
On Jason Van Dyke case, why is U.S. attorney’s office silent on civil rights charges?
The ex-Chicago cop’s early release from prison after his murder conviction for killing Laquan McDonald puts the spotlight on federal prosecutors over calls for such charges. → Read More