Chicago Park District approves transfer of parkland for Obama library
Chicago Park District approves proposal to use parkland for UChicago-led bid for Obama presidential library
Disputes over land common for presidential libraries
Article discusses use of parkland in UChicago-led bid for Obama library in context of past controversies over presidential libraries
Russia stands firm in Ukraine as Minsk truce talks begin
Article cites Prof. John Mearshimer, who explains Vladimir Putin's motivations in trying to keep NATO and the EU out of Ukraine
Aljazeera
Elite science panel calls on U.S. to study climate modification
Prof. Ray Pierrehumbert argues the climate change panel is a wakeup call to the difficulties of reversing greenhouse effect
A War Doctor Turned Poet Treats PTSD with Literature
In interview, UChicago alumnus Frederick Foote recalls his inspiration for poetry, experience as a combat medic
Vice
U. of C. Folk Fest Kicks off Friday
University of Chicago Folk Festival, featuring Patt and Possum, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton and others, set to run Feb. 13-15
DNA Info
Don't Arm Ukraine
In op-ed, Prof. John Mearsheimer argues sending weapons to Ukraine would be ‘a huge mistake’
Why Mocking Brian Williams Is Good for Democracy
In op-ed, Prof. Charles Lipson urges readers to hold Brian Williams accountable for dishonest reporting
Real Clear Politics
Breathe Uneasy
Article cites research by Prof. Michael Greenstone, which found air pollution shortens lives of Indian, Chinese populations
Documents shed new light on Chicago's plans to host NFL draft
Sr. Lect. Allen Sanderson comments that taxpayer money will likely be used to fund NFL draft in Chicago