Reason.com - Free Minds and Free Markets
Reason logo Reason logo
  • Latest
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Subscribe
    • Crossword
  • Video
  • Podcasts
    • All Shows
    • The Reason Roundtable
    • The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
    • The Soho Forum Debates
    • Just Asking Questions
    • The Best of Reason Magazine
    • Why We Can't Have Nice Things
  • Volokh
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
    • Donate Online
    • Donate Crypto
    • Ways To Give To Reason Foundation
    • Torchbearer Society
    • Planned Giving
  • Subscribe
    • Reason Plus Subscription
    • Print Subscription
    • Gift Subscriptions
    • Subscriber Support

Login Form

Create new account
Forgot password

Rahm Emanuel

rahm-emanuel | Anthony Souffle/TNS/Newscom

Police Abuse

Reminder To All the News Outlets Hiring Rahm Emanuel: He's Awful

Emanuel was a habitual violator of Illinois' public records laws and shielded the police from public scrutiny whenever he could.

C.J. Ciaramella | 5.21.2019 4:05 PM

Large image on homepages | Anthony Souffle/TNS/Newscom

Rahm Emanuel

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Won't Run for Re-Election

The Windy City will be left drowning in debt, despite the high taxes and vicious money-grubbing fines.

Scott Shackford | 9.4.2018 2:15 PM

Large image on homepages

Chicago

The Truth Behind Chicago's Violence

No, Chicago is not an exceptionally dangerous city.

Steve Chapman | 8.13.2018 12:01 AM

Large image on homepages | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Newscom

Chicago

Chance the Rapper Buys Chicagoist, Promises to Investigate Rahm Emanuel

"And Rahm, you done, I'm expectin' resignation..."

Zuri Davis | 7.19.2018 12:15 PM

Large image on homepages | Jose M. Osorio/TNS/Newscom

Chicago

Chicago Public Schools Execs Lied, Altered Records to Cover Up Wrongdoing

The school system's CEO and general counsel have both resigned over the scandal.

Christian Britschgi | 12.13.2017 2:01 PM

Large image on homepages | Jose M. Osorio/TNS/Newscom

Education

Chicago Mayor Threatens Teens' Diplomas Unless They Participate in Approved Post-School Education

Maybe focus on getting your own nearly bankrupt government in order, Emanuel.

Scott Shackford | 4.5.2017 3:30 PM

Large image on homepages | Michel Bussieres / Dreamstime.com

Food Trucks

Chicago's Awful Crackdown on Food Trucks

A pair of orchestrated hit pieces from media outlets has spurred the city to hand out massive fines.

Baylen Linnekin | 9.17.2016 8:00 AM

Large image on homepages | afagen/flickr

Rahm Emanuel

The Twisted Politics of Police Violence in Chicago

Blame shifting and a lack of political accountability perpetuate problems with police, education, and even water.

Ed Krayewski | 1.21.2016 12:56 PM

Large image on homepages

Police Abuse

Rahm Emanuel's - and Chicago's - Public-Sector Union Problems

The same groups that give big-city Democrats political power make it nearly impossible to reform bad practices.

Nick Gillespie | 1.4.2016 8:42 AM

Large image on homepages | afagen/flickr

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel Wins Second Term as Chicago Mayor

In the end, not even close.

Ed Krayewski | 4.7.2015 10:06 PM

Large image on homepages | afagen/flickr

Rahm Emanuel

The Chicago Fray

Rahm Emanuel's been in crisis mode for the last 4 years, and it's led to a few right decisions.

John Stossel | 3.18.2015 12:05 AM

Politics

Illinois Politicians Don't Understand Concealed Carry

Hint: Chicago is NOT an example of gun control working.

Steve Chapman | 7.11.2013 12:00 PM

Politics

Rahm Emanuel's Popularity Drops

Might be considering run for the White House

Reason Staff | 2.22.2013 8:20 AM

Politics

City-Run "Taste of Chicago" Lost $1.3 Million Last Year

Mayor Rahm Emanuel promised it'd break even or turn a profit

Reason Staff | 2.20.2013 11:08 AM

Politics

Rahm Emanuel Could be Thinking of a 2016 White House Run

Now mayor of Chicago after serving as Obama's chief of staff

Reason Staff | 2.15.2013 7:32 AM

Policy

Rahm Emanuel Calls For Assault Weapons Ban

He never lets a good crisis go to waste

Reason Staff | 12.17.2012 1:56 PM

Large image on homepages

Politics

Unions vs. Democratic Mayors

The longstanding love affair between Democrats and organized labor is on the rocks.

Tim Cavanaugh | 11.19.2012 10:30 AM

Politics

Rahm Emanuel Expects More Money From White House for Roads, Schools in Chicago

The money train's headed from the station

Reason Staff | 11.8.2012 7:52 AM

Policy

Rahm Emanuel Will Seek Court Order to End Teachers' Strike

Claims action taken by the teachers is illegal

Reason Staff | 9.17.2012 7:16 AM

Politics

Paul Ryan Supports Rahm Emanuel on Chicago Strike

Says teacher union strike is "unnecessary and wrong"

Reason Staff | 9.10.2012 7:15 PM

Politics

Democrats Can't Even Pretend to Control Unions Anymore

Tim Cavanaugh | 9.10.2012 3:18 PM

Politics

Polling Shows Most Americans Think Teachers Unions Have Hurt Public Education Quality

Emily Ekins | 9.10.2012 11:54 AM

Politics

Updated! Why Chicago Teachers Are Striking Despite an Offered 16 percent Raise Over Four Years

Nick Gillespie | 9.10.2012 9:38 AM

Politics

Rahm Emanuel Called to Super PAC

The Chicago mayor and former White House chief of staff won't be working with the president's re-election campaign any longer

Reason Staff | 9.5.2012 2:32 PM

Politics

Rahm Emanuel: Teachers Strike "Not Necessary"

The union last week gave a ten-day notice required if it wishes to strike

Reason Staff | 9.5.2012 1:30 PM

Politics

Rahm Emanuel to Speak at Democratic Convention

The mayor of Chicago was formerly President Obama's chief of staff.

Reason Staff | 8.20.2012 12:08 PM

Politics

'No Fly Zone' Over Chicago for NATO Summit

Ed Krayewski | 5.2.2012 10:13 AM

  • About
  • Browse Topics
  • Events
  • Staff
  • Jobs
  • Donate
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Media
  • Shop
  • Amazon
Reason Facebook@reason on XReason InstagramReason TikTokReason YoutubeApple PodcastsReason on FlipboardReason RSS

© 2025 Reason Foundation | Accessibility | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Take Reason's short survey for a chance to win $300
Take Reason's short survey for a chance to win $300
Take Reason's short survey for a chance to win $300