Don Rose

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Don Rose is veteran Chicago journalist and an independent political consultant who specializes in progressive candidates. He writes a weekly column for the Chicago Daily Observer.

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How we got Dr. King to shoot pool to make him more of a Chicago ‘street guy’

The camera people — still photos and TV — went nuts, getting their own shots from every angle, making like they were filming “The Hustler.”

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Destroying the FBI, the CIA, the media and other institutions of America

Trump has worked overtime with right-wing media and much of the Congress to destroy confidence in these organizations and the Department of Justice.

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Don Rose: How the Chicago Freedom Movement marches began

The summer of 1966, when the Chicago Freedom Movement kicked into high gear, will long be remembered as the time of civil rights marches into hostile

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Don Rose: Cop code of silence demands tough consequences

Chicago just missed taking a major step toward reforming the police culture, which in turn could restore some trust in the police and help stem our

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Don Rose: Progressives fuming over gay group’s Kirk endorsement

Republicans must be cheering while Democratic jaws are dropping.

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A 2015 rendering of the proposed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

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Don Rose: Friends of Parks in smart tradition of citizen suits

It pains me to see several friends and allies attacking Friends of the Parks for simply fulfilling their mission of protecting our parks and lakefront

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Opinion: Snub of Garland could cost GOP the Jewish swing vote

Did Barack Obama intentionally lay a religious trap for the GOP by nominating Merrick Garland, a highly respected Jewish judge, for the Supreme

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