Courageous Thought - Ray Hanania

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September 2026

Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”
Instead of reducing government, Chicago is expanding government and thereby taxation in the creation of a separate school board. It won’t mean better…
 • Ray Hanania
Video Podcast: Trump ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico will backfire
Ray Hanania on Politics podcast (YouTube and Podbean) discusses President Trump’s politically stupid ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico. Media bans only…
 • Ray Hanania
In Illinois, it’s the economy stupid, not Trump, not name-calling, not slimy scandals
Some elections are won by lots of PAC money & mudslinging, failing to address real issues facing voters. It’s one reason why so few taxpayers vote in…
 • Ray Hanania
Maria Pappas shines a bright light on public service
I met Maria Pappas in 1990 as my career shifted. She was a bright light who challenged an environment of dark backroom deals, insider manipulation, and…
 • Ray Hanania
Trump has betrayed both America and the Republican party
President Trump has taken over government and made it a division of his personal corporation, making decisions that promote himself while ignoring his…
 • Ray Hanania

August 2026

Record turnout at Getty fundraiser for 4th Congressional District
Getty draws large crowd of supporters at fundraiser Thursday at Gibsons. Getty vows to serve the needs of residents, not the agendas of a political…
 • Ray Hanania
Leadership is not about throwing money at problems but cutting spending
Very few elected officials are willing to trim the fat or reject excessive pay hikes for top government administrators to address growing state…
 • Ray Hanania
Why is Pritzker pushing the massive 57 percent Tollway hike & other taxes?
Pritzker needs the cash to cover his massive funding of undocumented residents (illegal aliens, non-citizens) by increasing more taxes. Meanwhile…
 • Ray Hanania
JB Pritzker is the greatest threat to hardworking American taxpayers
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is behind 57 tax and fee hikes that makes him a weak challenger to President Donald Trump whose policies have also burdened…
 • Ray Hanania
Patty Garcia, who denied voters a choice, asserts "Democracy belongs to voters"
When US Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia & his chief of staff Patty Garcia undercut the system to prevent voters from having a choice on his successor, they…
 • Ray Hanania
Cabal of Clout blinds Alexi Giannoulias from learning Raja Krishnamoorthi's lessons
Big money doesn't guarantee an election. Alexi Giannoulias should just ask Raja Krishnamoorthi. Running for an office while you are running for another…
 • Ray Hanania
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