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Gun Ownership is Declining

Gun Ownership is Declining

The loud voices of gun-rights extremists make it seem as though they have the majority of Americans on their side. To the contrary, they represent a smaller and smaller percentage of households in America and in Illinois. The University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center (NORC) has been asking this question every two years since 1973: “Do you happen to have in your home (or ... »

Looking back, looking forward

Looking back, looking forward

The results of this year’s election were not what we had hoped they would be. Historically, the President’s party loses seats in the sixth year of an Administration. As Juan Williams wrote, this year was not bad by historical standards. Defeat should not obscure the good things we accomplished. Governor Quinn ran a great campaign, articulating the differences between the parties. Unlik... »

Elect Laddi K. Singh State Representative

Elect Laddi K. Singh State Representative

GPAD strongly supports Laddi K. Singh, who is running for State Representative for the 54th Legislative District. Click here for a comparison of her positions on major issues with those of her opponent, State Rep. Tom Morrison. »

Fewer than 1% want concealed carry

Fewer than 1% want concealed carry

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE DAILY HERALD (published August 21, 2014) The title of your August 11th story (“Illinois concealed carry process getting easier”) ignores the most important fact contained in that story. Only 84,000 applications for concealed carry permits have been filed in the entire state of Illinois. The Illinois State Police had said they expected to process 300,000 to 400,000 application... »

Protestors say Rauner puts money above people

Protestors say Rauner puts money above people

Residents of the northwest suburbs held a rally Tuesday in Palatine to protest the policies of Bruce Rauner, Republican candidate for Governor. The rally was held outside the Cotillion Ballroom, where Republicans were holding a fundraising event at which Rauner was the featured speaker. “Minimum wage workers can’t support themselves and their families without food stamps and other government assis... »

Doing what’s right, not what’s popular

Doing what’s right, not what’s popular

President Obama’s announcement that the EPA will require power plants to reduce carbon emissions by 30% may prove to be the most important thing he has done. Cynical pundits say this will hurt Democrats in November, but the consensus of scientists is that we must start dealing with man-made climate change now. President Obama is the rare politician who does what’s right, not what’... »

Palatine Area Democrats March in Memorial Day Parades

Palatine Area Democrats March in Memorial Day Parades

We had a great turnout for the Memorial Day parades in Rolling Meadows and Palatine. Thanks to all of you who participated. »

Palatine-Area Democrats Adopt New Name

Palatine-Area Democrats Adopt New Name

The Palatine Township Democratic Organization has changed its name to “Greater Palatine Area Democrats.” Matt Flamm, who was elected Committeeman in the March 18th primary, explained the name change. “Our old name may have made people think we were only interested in Palatine Township elections. We’re active in everything from Presidential elections to local park districts,... »

Rauner, Oberweiss Say Wealth Means They’ll Be Honest

Rauner, Oberweiss Say Wealth Means They’ll Be Honest

Republican candidates Bruce Rauner and James Oberweiss said Tuesday that they will be less tempted to corruption than poorer candidates would be. “Voters can be sure that if we’re elected, we won’t engage in corruption as so many other Illinois politicians have done” said Oberweiss. “Quite simply, we don’t need the money.” Rauner, who made more than $53 mi... »

Flamm urges Democratic voters to vote in Democratic primary

Flamm urges Democratic voters to vote in Democratic primary

Matt Flamm, who is seeking to become the next Palatine Township Democratic Committeeman, Monday urged voters to participate in their own party’s primary. “Illinois law permits voters to switch from one party’s primary to another with no waiting period,” said Flamm. “This means that a Democratic voter can participate in the Republican primary, or vice-versa. But that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.”... »

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