Justice for All, even Teamsters Chicago Tribune Editorial

Chicago Tribune
Justice for all, even Teamsters
Sometimes our government persists in doing the wrong thing for what may sound like some very right reasons. The provision for civil suits under the law nicknamed RICO-for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations-offers a lot of opportunities to do just that. .
Too often of late, the Justice Department has been [...]

Sun-Times columnist says the “the punishment is the crime”

Civic, labor leader denied rights with outrageous punishment
by JUAN ANDRADE
Chicago Sun-Times
In our American system of jus­tice, we go to great lengths to ensure that any punishment fits’ the crime. And, I believe we can all agree, one of the most se­vere forms of punishment an American can suffer is the loss of any of [...]

Prominent Names Join Free Speech for Bill Hogan Committee

Actor Jim Belushi Headliner at Fundraiser
for Bill Hogan Free Speech Fight

 
Prominent Chicagoans from business, labor, entertainment, sports and academia are being joined by other prominent figures from coast to coast in support of former Chicago Teamster Bill Hogan’s efforts to defend himself against what can only be called un-American restrictions on free speech and association [...]