Our Family Secret: Love and Death in the Mountains and the Horse Thief Sophianos.
By John Kass My immigrant family was desperately keen on becoming American, to find our lawful and respectable place here…
Democrat Donner Party: After Virginia and New Jersey, “looks like meat’s back on the menu, boys,” as Democrats begin devouring themselves.
By John Kass Republicans shocked the Democratic world in Virginia and New Jersey, and the frenzied Democratic left began chewing…
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Guest Column: George Orwell and Mick Jagger Spend the Night Together By Cory Franklin
Cory Franklin, the physician, clear and challenging thinker, writer and friend has written many fine op-ed pieces for many publications,…
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The Golden Moutza: What to give a political fool who has almost everything but brains and honor?
By John Kass Reader Catherine Anton just asked a pertinent question about today’s Golden Moutza Award. “Does only one person…
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“Old Henry”: Great classic Western about a father and son, starring Tim Blake Nelson.
By John Kass Here’s my review of “Old Henry,” a new film out right now. See it. It’s simple. Great.…
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Oxi Day and “Freedom or Death.” Lest we forget
By John Kass American media doesn’t care much about Oct. 28 and Oxi Day, literally “The Day of the…
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What is Lori Lightfoot’s new Covid mandate war with cops and firefighters all about?
By John Kass What is Mayor Lori Lightfoot up to in her new war against Chicago police and firefighters who…
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Parents aren’t Terrorists, Mr. President. They’re Americans with Something to Say
By John Kass The lanky man in Norman Rockwell’s painting “Freedom of Speech” is part of Rockwell’s series “The Four…
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Lightfoot plays Covid chicken with cops: They’re in an 18-wheeler. She’s in a clown car. It doesn’t end well.
By John Kass Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has foolishly put herself—and the safety of the people of Chicago—in a game…
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Kamala Harris: Lost in Space
By John Kass One of the tortures of our childhood occurred when our mom would drag us along to visit…
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Guest Column: Ray Hanania – Columbus Day is Democracy, and a challenge to the tyranny we face
Note to readers of johnkassnews.com: from time to time I’ll post views from others. I’ll agree with some, and disagree. Agreement…
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The Federal Hammer, Parents and Critical Race Theory
By John Kass Wasn’t it just yesterday that the corporate, legacy media was busy gaslighting parents about racist Critical Race…
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It’s not Chicago Covid Mr. President, it’s Chicago violence
By John Kass When President Joe Biden visits Chicago this week—reports are that he’ll be here Thursday to avoid the…
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As the Idiocracy takes the country to the dogs, who wins the Golden Moutza of the Month?
By John Kass The Idiocracy has taken over the United States. You know this. So do I. But don’t despair…
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Guest column: Where is Chicago’s version of NY’s Eric Adams? It’s the violence, stupid
By Jay Levine Who is Eric Adams and why should we care? Because he’s going to be New York City’s…