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I recently watched a spirited online conversation about the “male loneliness epidemic” and about phrases like white privilege, male privilege, and toxic masculinity. Some people in that discussion argued that these words have basically turned into slurs, especially when they are directed at white men. I see it very differently. For the most part, people stayed engaged and mostly respectful, even while they strongly disagreed. It was refreshing to see, and for me, that was a r

Content note: This post includes quoted profanity and references to abusive language. This weekend’s Harvard Milk Days Parade was, by almost any measure, a wonderful celebration of community. Families lined the streets, kids chased candy, and neighbors from every background came together to enjoy a long‑standing local tradition. In the middle of that joy, a political T‑shirt and a rainbow American flag sparked an online firestorm. A conservative Facebook page published a post

Whether you are worried about your property taxes, struggling to find mental health resources, concerned about our environment, or just want your neighbor on the County Board to actually listen, your voice matters.

Recently, I completed a questionnaire from unions representing workers in our area, as part of their endorsement process for County Board candidates in District 9. One of the questions asked whether I would support requiring prevailing wage on all projects that receive public support, such as sales tax rebates. My answer was simple: yes. I want to explain why that question matters to people in McHenry County and across District 9—as taxpayers, as workers, and as residents who