Ted joined Shaun Thompson to talk about about the Chicago Teachers Union’s absurd new contract demands, why so many Chicago teachers are chronically absent, and Brandon Johnson’s failed first year as mayor.
What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
The bill passed despite their votes in response to certain incidents where local prosecutors are thought to have been too lenient with non-citizens assaulting cops.
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board cited Wirepoints’ analysis of Chicago student proficiency data in their latest piece condemning the Chicago Teachers Union’s outrageous contract demands…all while a vast majority of Chicago’s children graduate unable to read at grade level.
Ted joined Tom Miller of WJPF to talk about the details of Gov. Pritzker’s proposed $52 billion budget, why the state is struggling now that federal covid dollars have run out, the controversy surrounding Tier 2 government pensions, why Illinois’ expensive education system fails to teach children to read, the outrageous demands of the Chicago Teachers Union, and more.
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The hatred of cops is really the dumbest, lowest IQ belief out there. The community hates the police, and young black men especially hate the police, because the police are the only authority trying to stop them from engaging in antisocial behavior. Antisocial behavior is glorified among young black men, the rap music and videos and social media culture thrives on violence, pride, respect, getting revenge. These kids see what’s in front of their face – the local beat cop aka police – is one of their shared enemies, in their small, closed off little world. So that’s what they… Read more »
Does this ruling render COPA useless?