Tag Archives: Chicago

Rahm Emanuel Under Siege

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 2015 was not a good year for Rahm Emanuel.  While in the first year of a second term as mayor of one of America’s largest cities, Emanuel continued to spark controversy with regards to his open combat with the … Continue reading →

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R&D: Rahm Emanuel Under Siege

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Rahm Emanuel under siege. Emanuel opposes federal investigation into Law Department after city attorney concealed evidence in police shooting https://t.co/ajJk9PrvQo — Politics North Shore (@POLSNorthShore) January 5, 2016 More … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: The Chicago Police Department Controversy

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. This R&D provides resources … Continue reading →

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The Chicago Mayoral Election (2015)

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States.  Home to more than 2.7 million people, it is battling some of the same crises as other major urban centers in the country:  declining population, poorly performing public schools, high … Continue reading →

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R&D: The Chicago Mayoral Election (2015)

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Chicago mayoral election (2015). Bernie Sanders: Rahm Emanuel’s re-election is proof Citizens United stinks http://t.co/J8OBSF378C pic.twitter.com/s3zqXrykVr — HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) April 9, 2015 In Rahm Emanuel’s “embarrassing” … Continue reading →

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R&D: Rahm Emanuel is Elected Mayor of Chicago, Libya Unrest Could Send Gas Over $5, and Solutions for Somalia

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for February 23rd: Rahm Emanuel’s rules for victory from Politico Rahm Emanuel is the new mayor of Chicago after winning the first city election without a sitting mayor on the ballot in 64 years.  This article … Continue reading →

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R&D: U.S. Lines Up Aid for Egypt, Iran Condemns Protesters, and Nye Says America is Not in Decline

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for February 15th: U.S. tries to line up aid to help stabilize Egypt from the Los Angeles Times U.S. officials are working with allies to create an aid package worth hundreds of milions of dollars for … Continue reading →

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R&D: Reviving U.S. Power Internally, GOP Promises to Go After Healthcare, and Danny Davis Drops Out of the Chicago Mayoral Election

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for January 3rd: Reviving U.S. Power Abroad From Within from the Council on Foreign Relations This Council on Foreign Relations roundtable discussion seeks to answer whether America’s domestic weaknesses impact U.S. foreign policy. G.O.P. Newcomers Set … Continue reading →

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R&D: An Afghan Tet Offensive, Israel Can’t Defeat Hezbollah, and Vladimir Putin Takes a Shot at Liberals

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for December 16th: Could there be a Tet Offensive in Afghanistan? from the Washington Post In this op-ed column, George Will warns that a Tet Offensive might be brewing in Afghanistan after the war effort has … Continue reading →

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R&D: Cuba’s Economy, Social Security as a Third Rail Issue, and the Question of Emanuel’s Residency

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for October 5th: Cuba’s Pre-Existing Condition from Foreign Policy (Online) In this piece, Foreign Policy argues that the Castro brothers cannot effectively reform the Cuban economy and that those who believe that Cuba is moving to … Continue reading →

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