Editorials

		Daily Herald opinion: Too much to ask: Illinois officials, please keep our voter data private Daily Herald opinion: In the face of a Trump administration request for sensitive voter registrations data, state officials should keep Illinoisans’ records private to the best of their ability.

		Daily Herald opinion: Political power plays: As Texas redistricting farce unfolds in the suburbs, we need focus on national map reform Daily Herald opinion: The Texas redistricting plan is playing out now in the suburbs. And voters are the ones who will lose out.

		Daily Herald opinion: National Night Out builds connections between neighbors and first responders Daily Herald opinion: This week, cities and villages throughout the suburbs are hosting events for National Night Out. It's an opportunity for us to connect with first responders and our neighbors.

Letters to the Editor

Columns

		Infrequently asked questions: Amid misery in Gaza, some things don't compute — Part 1 Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:

		Memo to all demanding Palestinian statehood: Hamas still has hostages Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:

		What kind of government do Americans want seriously enough to pay for? Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy: Despite tax cuts, spending grows faster than revenues. Higher rates rarely raise more funds. To avoid economic decline, we must curb promises and subsidies to match lower taxes with less government.

Cartoons