Perspectives

Deborah Booth shares thoughts about this election day.

Connie Seraphine has some ideas about how to build more trust in society. What are yours?

Tom McBride celebrates music in film.

Carol Bailey wants people to vote.

Joseph Flynn says many African governments are stepping up to challenge colonial legacies.

Suzanne Degges-White was surprised by a survey of women about friendship.

Katie Andraski was inspired by the author who once offered advice.

Mary Gardner wants you to vote.

Bob Evans take a look at two incidents within the Trump administration.

Paula Garrett wants to get you thinking about your favorite duos and trios.

Dan Kenney has some important questions he'd like to ask political candidates.

Lonny Cain's hair has something to say.

There's truth and there's fiction. And Anissa Kuhar says in the wrong hands, it can change history.

Lou Ness says it's time to vote. And vote wisely.

Give me pumpkins and haybales this spooky season, says Rosie Klepper.

A children's game is a wake-up call for Beth Schewe.

Susan Goldberg urges people to speak out against data centers.

October 8 is a day of action against violence against women, according to Women's March Rockford

Employers want professionals. Anissa Kuhar teaches students how to be just that in this difficult job market.

Finding intact native prairie in Illinois is a rare and special thing. Amy Doll says to check your local cemetery.

Wester Wuori has some tips on getting your financial life together, for your family's sake.

Rick Brooks ponders elections past and future.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, says Beth Ganion of DeKalb's Safe Passage.

Deborah Booth says the First Amendment is under attack.

Lonny Cain checks his pockets.

For Francisco Solares-Larrave, sometimes a watch is more than a watch.

Frances Jaeger encourages your inner cronopio. Don't worry, she'll explain.

David Gunkel tries a different way of thinking about AI-generated content.

Active is good, says Wester Wuori.

Could it be the best birthday ever for Rosie Klepper? The Constitution comes to her defense.

Tom McBride salutes our Queen of Country.

Beth Schewe shares the joy of participating in sports, even if you're in the DFL Club.

It's a summer of robins, rabbits, pansies and milkweed for Lynn Hill.

Suzanne Degges-White says you might be surprised by what people are saying about you.

Katie Andraski says a story of dog-hoarding could be a lesson for us all.

Bob Evans points out that the filibuster plays an important role in our democracy.

Chris Fink's annual writing class in the Boundary Waters took a terrifying turn this year.

Joseph Flynn takes a look at the value of expertise in a world where anti-intellectualism is growing.

Paula Garrett shares more about her journey to find her muse in Greece.

Lonny Cain talks about the things we know ... or think we know.

Andrew Nelson circles back in history and it's not pretty.

Dr. John Maynard says there is a better way when it comes to healthcare for Americans.

It's time for Wester Wuori to flare off some methane, er, gaseous political build-up, again.

Marnie O. Mamminga resisted taking photos for a month — but then the biggest temptation stepped back in front of her camera.

Tom McBride wonders which tortured male hero director Christopher Nolan will take on next.

It's a beautiful moonlit night in Sri Lanka and it's your turn to entertain your new friends around the bonfire. Rick Brooks surprised himself.

Deborah Booth finds magic in watching the Wizard of Oz with her grandchild — but she can't forget the dark side of the rainbow.

In honor of National Junk Food Day, Rosie Klepper shares her new favorite snack with us.

Dan Kenney says your attention is worth protecting.

Check out Anissa Kuhar's closet.