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Jim Slusher @JimSlusher

Opinion editor for the Daily Herald, the voice of Chicago's suburbs. I also run, write fiction, read & wrestle with the three greatest sons any man could have.

Joined April 2009
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Eckhartz Press is now taking pre-orders for my new collection of columns from 25 years of conversations about journalism. Order your copy today! eckhartzpress.com/shop/to-nu…

To Nudge The World

A collection of Jim Slusher's "Letter to Readers" columns over the past 25 years.

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Roger Stone Denies Using Racial Slur on Radio Show (Published 2020)

Though the audio suggests otherwise, Mr. Stone said he did not use a slur in referring to his interviewer, who is Black. He also contended that the word was not offensive.

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Roger Stone Denies Using Racial Slur on Radio Show (Published 2020)

Though the audio suggests otherwise, Mr. Stone said he did not use a slur in referring to his interviewer, who is Black. He also contended that the word was not offensive.

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Roger Stone Denies Using Racial Slur on Radio Show (Published 2020)

Though the audio suggests otherwise, Mr. Stone said he did not use a slur in referring to his interviewer, who is Black. He also contended that the word was not offensive.

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nytimes.com/2020/07/19/us/po…

Roger Stone Denies Using Racial Slur on Radio Show (Published 2020)

Though the audio suggests otherwise, Mr. Stone said he did not use a slur in referring to his interviewer, who is Black. He also contended that the word was not offensive.

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Perhaps this has been said before, but I've been thinking about great leadership lately and this notion struck me. We tend to praise leaders who can get people to follow them into hell. It seems to me that's usually where such leaders will take them.
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The @dailyherald opinion on @realDonaldTrump's decision to commute the prison sentence of Rod #Blagojevich. dailyherald.com/discuss/2020…

Editorial: Commutation of Blagojevich sentence opens new questions about trust in government

In a speech to students at Eastern Illinois University the year after he sentenced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to 14 years in prison on a corruption conviction, federal Judge James B. Zagel...

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Sunday's Daily Herald editorial. What more can society do to discourage drunken driving? dailyherald.com/discuss/2019…

Editorial: Honor trooper; don't drive drunk

Family, friends and colleagues gathered last week to honor Illinois State Police Trooper Gerald W. Ellis by unveiling a sign naming a portion of the Tri-State Tollway for him. It identifies the...

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The tone of national events giving you a cynical, empty feeling? Fill your heart with this beautiful story. dailyherald.com/news/2019092…

The inspiring bond between a Palatine police sergeant and a courageous toddler

You couldn't blame Alexa Mang if she has a bad day now and again. After all, two open heart surgeries, five leg operations, and metal hardware in both thighs, one hip and one ankle can be a lot to...

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Happy birthday, Bill! Hope it's a great one! facebook.com/jim.slusher1/vi…
With win in Game 2, NWSRA Lightning take third in regional tourney. Way to go, Lightning! instagram.com/p/B2aT8NtJi7B-…
Tough time in Game 1. Here goes another try in Game 2! Go Lightning! instagram.com/p/B2ZnWM9JhACe…
Will going for the flag in Game 1 of regional tourney at NIU Huskie Stadium! Go Lightning! instagram.com/p/B2ZZ0ZyJGera…
This is an excellent story about a classy guy and a class act by an organization. And I'm a Sox fan. x.com/dailyherald/status/116…

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Ben Zobrist talks faith and family as he returns to #Cubs, writes @BruceMiles2112 bit.ly/2MQdK14
I'm so ticked! My first tri last year was so hot they shortened the run portion. Coming back this year, they canceled the swim altogether. Grrr. instagram.com/p/B1lZDrppHS_z…

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This is a great story on so many levels. Everyone should read it. dailyherald.com/sports/20190…

Rozner: Whatever happened to Peggy Kusinski?

Peggy Kusinski was driving through a fog so thick even the fog couldn't see where it was going. Still, she turned the key, tapped the gas and sped forward. It's dangerous, sure, but that's what you...

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Will & I are ready to rock the 5-0 5K on a beautiful summer morning in Mount Prospect!! instagram.com/p/B0a62tjpPQEQ…
Krishnamurthy & Slusher vanquish a host of worthy opponents to become champions of the first annual Paddock Publications Ping Pin Palooza!! instagram.com/p/B0TwbDHp_k3E…
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