Steve Chapman is a columnist and editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune.
How Will the Hong Kong Protests End?
The brave idealism of the people of Hong Kong is enough to stir the heart of anyone who cherishes freedom.
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Why Are We Still in Afghanistan?
Our options have fallen into two categories: bad and worse.
Divided Government Means More Fiscal Discipline
In the next two years, Congress will probably do next to nothing. That's a good thing.
World Series Games Don't Have to Take So Long
The postseason no longer features baseball at its best.
With the Saudis, Trump Shows Timidity
The president's math on Saudi deals doesn't add up.
On NAFTA, Trump Averts the Danger He Created
Letting Trump conduct negotiations with foreign governments is like leaving teenagers unsupervised at home for a weekend.
A Polarized America? Not Quite
Independents now make up a plurality of the public.
Casualties of Trump's Trade War
The president's economic agenda is harming American businesses and consumers.
How to Prevent Overdose Deaths—and How Not To
The Trump administration wants to do more of what hasn't worked.
Brett Kavanaugh, Abortion, and 'Settled Law'
Don't assume Roe v. Wade will be safe with Justice Kavanaugh.
The Unindicted Co-Conspirator in the Oval Office
Donald Trump will serve the remainder of his presidency under the specter of prison.
The Trump Administration Is a Sinkhole of Sleaze
Donald Trump has an instinct for finding and empowering scam artists, spongers, and thugs.
Trump's Lousy Record on Trade
Trump's ideal of "economic independence" is the exact opposite of what economists recommend.
On North Korea and Iran, Trump Is Deluding Himself
The president's bluster is harmful for America.
Why Trump Supporters Will Regret His Trade War
Trump's trade policies will slow growth, destroy jobs, and raise consumer prices.
How the National Flood Insurance Program Wastes Taxpayer Dollars
An expensive tutorial on the perils of government interaction.
Brett Kavanaugh's Soft Spot for Police Abuses
The SCOTUS nominee takes a dim view of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.
The Debt Clock Keeps Spinning
Federal debt now equals 78 percent of gross domestic product.
In Afghanistan, We Persist in Futility
The simple fact is that the U.S. is not winning the war.
The Needless Cruelty of Trump's Border Policy
Trump's approach has been a model of brutality, inflicting unspeakable horror on children and parents.
How Trump's Republican Party Went Soft on Communism
It's the most astonishing reversal in modern American political history.
Giuliani and Trump Blunder Toward the North Korea Summit
American national security is in the hands of fools and incompetents.
How Trump's Tariffs Will Harm National Security
Imports improve the economy and benefit the country.
Roseanne Barr and the Persistence of Prejudice
A reminder of the most illuminating and depressing reality of our time.
Will Iran and North Korea Capitulate to Trump?
Trump's tough talk is likely to backfire.
Why Young Americans Are Drawn to Socialism
They may take for granted the bounty capitalism has bestowed.
Sports Betting Will Complete the Gambling Revolution
Judging the outcome of this week's SCOTUS opinion allowing states to legalize sports gambling.
California's Boneheaded Solar Remedy for Climate Change
Good intentions can make for awful policies.
Undocumented Immigrants Make America Safer
Don't believe the falsehoods peddled by Trump and Sessions.
A Nobel Peace Prize for Trump?
The only thing the president enjoys more than boasting about himself is hearing others brag for him.
The Iran Deal Is Still a Good Bargain
It's in America's national security interest to stay in the agreement.
The Beef Lobby's Losing Fight Against Plant-Based 'Meat'
Special interests want the government to protect them from competition.
Expect Trump's North Korea Talks To Be Fruitless
Whatever we get from North Korea, we can expect to pay for in full.
Trump's Strange Appeasement of Putin
When it comes to Putin, Trump comes across as scared.
Trump Is a Low-Information Gasbag
Trump does not treat his ignorance as a flaw to be fixed. He treats it as a precious jewel to be protected.
Trump, the Anti-Business President
Donald Trump is a perpetual danger to every company in America.
Trump Nominates a Toady for the Department of Veterans Affairs
Dr. Ronny Jackson is the hapless underling of an incompetent leader.
The Spending Bill Brings Us Closer to National Bankruptcy
Thanks to Congress and President Trump, budget deficits will only mushroom.
Will the Democrats Blow It in 2020?
The question is whether the Democrats will lead their party on a giddy march to the left.
To Protect Mueller From Trump, Republican Silence May Be Shrewd
Congressional Republicans may be keeping quiet not because they want to see Mueller fired but because they don't.
Trump the Wuss
Trump has confirmed over and over that he's a weakling masquerading as a tough guy.
