James Warren

The Chinese activist would find a very different world at the Manhattan institution.… More »

Yes, the upcoming biography of the president goes into the details of his love life as a young man. But it really dives much deeper than that.… More »

The public is at odds with seemingly smart transportation proposals. But to move forward, we need to forget the status quo.… More »

What academia can teach us about politics… More »

A fearless social observer admits unease while being interviewed on the comedy talk show.… More »

Even when they identify as right-leaning, black voters still overwhelmingly favor the Democratic Party. Academics say there's a way forward for the GOP.… More »

He should have quit while he was ahead: Once a right-hand man for the governor of Illinois, John Harris now works as an electrician at night and faces jail time.… More »

The Congressional hearing on the Saints' bounty scandal is not unprecedented—Teddy Roosevelt shaped the rules of college gridiron.… More »

It's a new Mitt after yesterday's win in Illinois -- and a fresh reminder for Obama's Chicago-based reelection team of the challenge ahead of them.… More »

Looking past today's primary, his ability to attract and sustain Republican women's votes might make or break him in the general election.… More »

The Windy City is more interested in sunny weather and Saint Patrick's Day than the coming primary. Can Romney get moderate Republicans enthused enough to vote?… More »

If the state's recent Republican voting history is predictive, Mitt may be in for a stunning primary upset in Illinois.… More »

Mitt Romney outspent Santorum six-to-one leading up to Super Tuesday, but he still underperformed expectations.… More »

A pair of University of Chicago law professors say the federal government needs to regulate new financial products the same way it tests new drugs for safety… More »

In order to thrive, a city needs to collaborate with it's suburbs. But bringing together the 14 counties surrounding Chicago will be a challenge -- even for someone as persistent as Emanuel.… More »

Political undertones aside, the commercial's message holds true: Teamwork, community, and investing in American workers are a smart strategy.… More »

Like his predecessor, President Obama is leading a re-election campaign with a Democratic Party that has lost its popular appeal.… More »

At a lively forum in Chicago, David Axelrod, David Brooks, Rahm Emanuel, and others discuss the 2012 election, Facebook, and more.… More »

A centrist Chicago Democrat who made $20 million at JPMorgan Chase, he was ill-placed at the helm of a White House trending populist.… More »

Politics as usual in the The Windy City these days is transparent, efficient, innovative, and defying its ugly caricature.… More »