Publications

"Trump Is Implementing American Apartheid." Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News. August 14th, 2025.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-trump-is-implementing-an-american-apartheid/article_1adce802-22b7-45e7-8a6e-c6073f0740da.html

"How AI Became This Man's Best Friend." Chicago Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News. July 11th, 2025.  Op-ed.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/11/opinion-robot-vacumn-eufy-ai-mans-best-friend/?share=5ecni5yr1c1db1nf5pot

"Celebrate the Journalists Who Stand Up to Tyranny." Madison Capital Times, Suburban Chicago Tribune (Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Daily Southtown). July 5th, 2025.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-celebrate-the-journalists-who-stand-up-to-tyranny/article_15c25771-8bf5-4ce3-9cdb-d7479457881b.html

"When the Beach Boys Became Men." Chicago Sun Times, Daily Herald, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News, Madison Capital Times, and Yahoo Entertainment News. June 24, 2025.  Commentary. https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2025/06/24/brian-wilson-made-a-mark-on-my-generation

"My Father Left Me a Road Map for Life's Journey."  Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Elgin Courier.  June 15, 2025.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/11/for-fathers-day-weekend-david-mcgrath-my-father-left-me-a-road-map-for-lifes-journey/?share=driaimwaoopacgosytuk

"My Father's System for Raising Eight Children."  Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News.  June 15, 2025.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-my-fathers-system-for-raising-eght-children/article_b1a32607-c63c-4aed-a9ae-1997b5f7caba.html

"I'm Not Celebrating Pope Leo." USA Today.  May 16, 2025.  Op-ed. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2025/05/16/pope-leo-catholic-church-sex-abuse-cardinal-robert-prevost/83583222007/

"Who's Afraid of a Little Blue Bird?" Orlando Sentinel.  May 29, 2025.  Op-ed. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/24/commentary-whos-afraid-of-a-little-blue-bird/

"Mom Was Always One Step Ahead of Me."  Chicago Suburban Tribune: (Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Elgin Courier), Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Fort Myers News Press, Naperville Daily News.   May 11, 2025.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-aw-mom-do-i-have-to/article_a73aae33-8b10-4b57-9f2c-de2a9001c881.html

"My MAGA Relatives Smarter Than I Thought." Madison Capital Times.  April 20, 2025.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-my-maga-relatives-are-smarter-than-i-thought/article_d593d0e3-4601-4869-8998-55a9c75e8305.html

"Mourning My Sister Rosie, I Felt a Spiritual Rising." Chicago Tribune, Duluth News Tribune, Elgin Courier, Daily Southtown. April 18, 2025.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/18/david-mcgrath-mourning-my-sister-rosie-with-loved-ones-i-felt-a-spiritual-rising/?share=yetlniirmi50o5miaiae

"A Tribute to a Woman Who gave off big sister energy to her family and others." Chicago Sun Times, Fort Myers News Press, Madison Capital Times, Naples Daily News, Yahoo News. March 28th, 2025. Commentary. https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2025/03/28/womens-history-month-rosemary-teutsch-big-sister-family-siblings-evergreen-park-david-mcgrath

"Courageous Institutions Know Value of DEI."  Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  March 26, 2025.  Op-ed. https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/local-view-courageous-institutions-like-duluth-chamber-know-value-of-dei; or, https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-40-years-of-racial-progress-lost-on-trump/article_8431597c-86f7-435f-897f-c8856cb08cd1.html

"If There's a Revolution, Count Me In." Chicago Tribune (Suburban--Naperville, Elgin),  Madison Capital Times. March 5, 2025, Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-count-me-in-for-the-revolution/article_1710b490-faa7-11ef-afc1-579412fb1c14.html

"The Valentine That Never Was." Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune.  February 14, 2025.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-the-valentine-that-never-was/article_02ae207e-e8c2-11ef-b327-f7ddabaac95b.html

"Trump's Border Czar Is Raging Bull." Chicago Suburban Tribune, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Daily Southtown, Orlando Sentinel, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News, Madison Capital Times. February 2, 2025.  Op-ed. https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2025/02/02/intimidation-the-key-for-trumps-raging-bull-opinion/78041478007/

"My clutter is no match for my wife's superpower." Chicago Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press.  January 12, 2025. Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-declutter-your-life-and-help-local-charities/article_0db998fe-d364-11ef-9650-cb5da19e5d47.html

"Unresolved." Notre Dame Magazine.  December 30, 2024.  Essay. https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/unresolved/

"Our Most Heartfelt Op-eds." Chicago Tribune.  December 28th, 2024. Reprint of "Taking sister and her husband fishing." Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3guZ0k78pSzI_Wn75u-WF7EQ5Y0Pyq3tA6g1xxguko/edit?usp=sharing

"How I Found Love and Meaning One Christmas." Chicago Tribune.  December 25, 2024.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eVgc3sWrN94gYW0JMkQWS1AbEFb4bDBSm6JU_1xsAP0/edit?usp=sharing

"With Family, It Doesn't Matter Where You Are on Christmas." Duluth News Tribune, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  December 24th, 2024. Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-with-family-it-doesnt-matter-where-you-are-on-christmas/article_a2efc1a6-bcb1-11ef-8080-d3466bb0ccbb.html

"In honor of the holiday, I give thanks to these fine Americans." Chicago Tribune, Duluth News Tribune. November 28, 2024.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OT_j5fSs3kBNz22l7FF33iXow5Azjq6mOnqdyXWxlxo/edit?usp=sharing

"Red Grouper: Feast or Famine." Florida Sportsman Magazine.  December/January 2024.  Feature Essay.  https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/red-grouper-fishing/514278

"Who's To Blame for Trump?" Chicago Tribune (Suburban Editions: Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Madison Capital Times), November 16, 2024.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-whos-to-blame-for-trump-not-me/article_048e0bd8-a2c3-11ef-8c33-efd820906527.html

"Lake Okeechobee Shuffle." Florida Sportsman Magazine.  November 2024 Issue.  Feature Fishing Story.  https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/lake-okeechobee-bass-fishing/516518#replay

"The Not So Scary Story of My Parents' Halloween Wedding." Chicago Sun Times, Madison Capital Times, St. Paul Pioneer Press.  October 31st, 2024.  Commentary. https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2024/10/26/halloween-parents-married-1942-trick-or-treat-world-war-ii-gertrude-charles-david-mcgrath

"Elixir Needed in Politically Toxic Times." Chicago Tribune Suburban: Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown; Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune. October 25, 2024. Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-they-like-you-until-they-find-out-youre-not-one-of-them/article_a781e9b2-9301-11ef-803a-57985a452ebb.html

"Teaching taught me that female leaders help others excel." Chicago Tribune, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Sarasota Herald Tribune.  September 3, 2024.  Labor Day Commentary. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-america-may-be-seeing-a-sea-change-in-womens-leadership/article_68ad08a8-6484-11ef-bf39-273584506532.html

"Duluth transitions from ruggedly handsome to downright exhilarting." Duluth News Tribune.  August 27th, 2024.  Op-ed. https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/local-view-duluth-transitions-from-ruggedly-handsome-to-downright-exhilarating

"Minnesota Wonder." Minneapolis Star Tribune.  August 15, 2024.  Commentary. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qtBqohgX5o9xxyMwOkMHCLIwY2nyquwRtq_6Nhd1zl0/edit?usp=sharing

"Summer, before technology took over, was a time for imagination." Chicago Tribune.  August 9, 2024. Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/09/opinion-summer-camp-imagination/

"Suburban Church's Checkered Past a Cautionary Tale." Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun.  July 19th, 2024.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/19/david-mcgrath-suburban-churchs-checkered-past-a-cautionary-tale-for-parents/

"I Built a Family Cabin as an Investment in America." Chicago Tribune, Duluth News Tribune.  July 6, 2024.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h72ZBmb6bxtWNbu6X6DKJts9pYsjcji1LC5ZQDnZb0I/edit?usp=sharing

"Fanning the American Dream." Notre Dame Magazine, July 2, 2024.  Personal Essay. https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/fanning-the-american-dream/

"DePaul Protesters' Views Worth Considering." Beverly Review.  June 23, 2024.  Op-ed. https://www.beverlyreview.net/opinion/guest_editorials/article_e5b42b12-2d9b-11ef-8493-a7c5d88996ab.html

"My Father Treated All Eight of Us Equally." Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, St. Paul Pioneer Press.  June 16, 2024.  Op-ed. https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/16/david-mcgrath-an-only-child-times-eight/

"You Cannot Fool All of the People All of the Time." Orlando Sentinel, Madison Capital Times. June 15, 2024.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-trump-cant-fool-all-the-people-all-the-time/article_c8354160-3b02-11ef-877d-1b3ce07b58eb.html

"Why Participation Trophies Matter." Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News.  May 12, 2024.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-moms-praise-turned-defeat-into-success/article_0c2d09e8-0ef8-11ef-b707-cf505809638e.html

"Transfer of Inspiration." Notre Dame Magazine. May 6th, 2024.  Essay. https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/the-transfer-of-inspiration/

"You Can Run But Can't Hide from Inherited Genes." Chicago Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News. April 19, 3024.  Commentary. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-you-can-run-but-you-can-t-hide-from-family-genes/article_c2d36452-0963-11ef-a5ae-13010b4e1b4f.html

"Charlotte Harbor Red Zone." Florida Sportsman Magazine.  May 2024.  Feature Story.  https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/charlotte-harbor-inshore-fishing/499765#replay

"Lake Rescue Saved One Life, Changed Others." Chicago Suburban Tribune (Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Elgin Courier), Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, St. Paul Voice.  March 30, 2024.  Commentary. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-lake-rescue-saved-one-life-changed-others/article_b3e8b21a-ed0e-11ee-af11-a3130650c475.html

"How to Use Tide Tables to Build Confidence, Fishing Success."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  March 20, 2024.  Outdoors Essay. https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/tide-tables-fishing-success/493883

"As a Youth,  I Learned That If You're Irish, You Drink."  Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown.  March 17, 2024.  Op-ed.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cwNs2lWS-zFQPCvJ0k6FHrI-hoLlF2gmrVI6CtzaiVE/edit

"The Right to Read." Fort Myers News Press, Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Sarasota Herald Tribune.  March 17, 2024.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ydkaIlpYRsgYuYhT0DUc0neokLGLvCDn5olqE5bh72A/edit

"Fallen Soldiers Are 'Suckers.' Who Would Say That?" Daily Herald, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune.  February 29,2024. Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-fallen-soldiers-are-suckers-who-would-say-that/article_f8aaa3aa-d5bb-11ee-afe3-6b044ebc186d.html

"Valentine's Day: When Love Comes to the Party."  Chicago Suburban Tribune: Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Elgin Courier; Madison Capital Times; Duluth News Tribune. February 14, 2024.  Commentary. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-when-love-comes-to-the-party/article_f6816ae2-c78c-11ee-b33d-93683197f453.html

"Taking My Sister and her Husband Fishing Taught Me What's Really Important."  Chicago Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times,  Charlotte Sun, Hastings Tribune, Auburn Citizen, Manhattan Mercury, Brunswick News.  January 26, 2024.  Op-ed.  https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-when-lifes-challenges-overwhelm-live-in-the-moment/article_2e0581bc-c1d2-11ee-95dc-37ec3f1dbbb0.html

Far Enough Away: A Collection of Stories Published in the Chicago Tribune and Elsewhere.    KDP Publishing, 2023.  

"Let's ditch Electoral College, plus 9 other no brainer resolutions for the new year." Chicago Tribune, Yahoo News, Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Eau Claire Leader Telegram, The Pantagraph (Normal, Il), Everett(Washington) Herald, Chronicle Tribune (Indiana), Kingman Daily Miner, Herald & Review (IL), The Press Democrat, Daily Item. January 1, 2024. Op-ed. https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-10-resolutions-we-ought-to-make-as-a-nation/

"The Christmas Gift Every Teacher Craves." Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Naperville News, Fort Myers News Press, Duluth News Tribune, Naples Daily News, Madison Capital Times.  December 25, 2023.  Commentary.  https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-i-made-a-student-cry-and-it-was-glorious/article_44589eda-9e06-11ee-a366-eb0a700f4fdb.html

"I give thanks for these fine Americans." Chicago Tribune.  November 23, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-gratitude-tom-skilling-fannie-willis-alvin-bragg-letitia-james-20231123-uebseposhjejzdmd35y3xfenci-story.html

"A Family Gathering Resurrected Ghosts from my Evergreen Park Past." Chicago Tribune, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Fort Myers News Press, Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Naples Daily News. October 30, 2023.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-family-get-together-summons-friendly-ghosts/article_034bdbec-77fe-11ee-8c8b-b30d2aa45db5.html

"Taylor Swift Can Help Retire the Tomahawk Chop." Orlando Sentinel & Duluth News Tribune. October 18, 2023. Op-ed. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/18/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-can-help-retire-tomahawk-chop-commentary/

"My Kind and Bigoted Neighbor." Chicago Tribune.  October 2, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-neighbor-empathy-prejudice-bigotry-america-20231002-3lioun2dinajzpsk2x32i7dccq-story.html

"Thank you, Jimmy Buffet, for humanizing our flaws while strumming your six string in 'Margaritaville.'" Chicago Sun Times, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune.  September 11, 2032.  Op-ed. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/9/11/23869050/thank-you-jimmy-buffett-for-humanizing-flaws-strummin-your-six-string-margaritaville-david-mcgrath

"I Loved Being a Chicago Teacher, Even with the Brawls..."  Chicago Tribune, September 4, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicago-public-schools-cps-teachers-pay-book-bans-burnout-20230904-eo64zuuy2vdmzej7t4dszjjhjm-story.html

 "Wisconsin Trip Provides Respite from Heat and Food for Thought on Climate Change."  Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  August 6, 2023.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BpUQKfh0BhXX-2_3C24JnbTRLgahdIYFYdE91fZp5Y4/edit?usp=sharing

"A Sports Fan Turns to Technology to get TV fix." Chicago Tribune.  August 4, 2023.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JWfX0HwJcvu19giYcM3bEl8HtTTTslb_73L6bzYkI6E/edit?usp=sharing

"On the cusp of 13, I learned America is the land of the free only for some." Chicago Tribune.  July 4th, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-july-fourth-evergreen-park-1962-racial-hatred-20230704-dv5lqmfynra3jg7jtizrulr7qe-story.html

"A Father's Emotional Roadblock."  Chicago Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press.  June 18, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.twincities.com/2023/06/18/david-mcgrath-a-fathers-emotional-roadblock/

"The Day My Father Left Work Early to Protect Me." Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Madison Capital Times. June 18, 2023.  Op-ed.  https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-a-simple-yet-defining-act-of-a-fathers-love/article_c3e04641-998e-5fa8-a36b-ece7a711b76e.html

"Mom More of a Dive Bomber Than a Helicopter Parent." Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier.  May 13, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-mothers-day-helicopter-parent-mcgrath-20230513-wmxnch362vb2djr62f2bpu74q4-story.html

"At Easter, I celebrate the godliness I see in many people." Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier.  April 7, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-easter-human-goodness-compassion-20230407-mnqe3s3cnvhg7p6oqkz2blh7wq-story.html

"Defying Ancestry: 8 Authentic Ways of Knowing You're Irish." Chicago Tribune.  March 17, 2023.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18FwcQ7b2qJ3IszVh43amim9ruRkFzc2_4ANHC1lNXY0/edit?usp=sharing

"Desantis' efforts to erase history of slavery fans flames of divisiveness by censoring truth."  Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News. March 2, 2023. Op-ed.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0301-20230227-mhinzl2f7rcn5jghzurfzmvctu-story.html

"Obsession with Bobby Hull's Prowess Lasted a Lifetime, Despite His Flaws."  Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown.  February 19, 2023.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0215-20230214-ajj54fhh7rda7kqwfvcm2fvyai-story.html

"Florida Waypoints: Ocala National Forest."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  March, 2023.  Outdoors essay.  

"Savor the Last Dance." Notre Dame Magazine.  February 14, 2023.  1st person essay. Savor the Last Dance | Stories | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame (nd.edu) 

"This Valentine's Day, I'm Surprising My Wife with 'The Kiss.'" Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier.  February 14, 2023.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j7HQvzmYUlK9thPOfFRzceasm1EkEZt3htbAJedHWSk/edit?usp=sharing

"Thanks to All of You Who Made This Massacre Possible." Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  Februaury 11, 2023.  Op-ed. Opinion | Thanks to all of you who made this massacre possible | Guest Columns | captimes.com 

"How Teachers Can Defeat Chat GPT using students." Chicago Tribune, January 28, 2023.  Op-ed.  David McGrath: How teachers can defeat ChatGPT-using students – Chicago Tribune 

"Give Me Old Things for the New Year..." Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Orlando Sentinel, Sarasita Herald Tribune, San Diego Union Tribune, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Arizona Daily Star, Duluth News Tribune, and others.  December 31, 2022.  Op-ed.  Commentary: Give me old things for the new year. Bring back paper maps and pay phones | Guest Column | wyomingnews.com 

Best American Essays 2022. Harper Collins, 2022:  "His Intimacies With Lake and Stream," Notre Dame Magazine, 2021, Cited in Notable Essays and Literary Nonfiction for 2021.

"A Gulf Coast Vacation Didn't Go Well, But I Kept My Promise."  Chicago Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun.  December 23, 2022.  Op-ed. David McGrath: A Christmas promise – Twin Cities 

"Remembering My Best Christmas." Fort Myers News Press, Madison Capital Times. December 25, 2022. Commentary.  Remembering my best Christmas (news-press.com)   AND   Opinion | Dark, dingy detention leads to best Christmas ever | Guest Columns | captimes.com 

"Christmas Not Always Calm and Bright." Duluth News Tribune.  December 25, 2022.  Op-ed. Local View: Christmas not always calm and bright - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota 

"Dark, Dingy Detention Leads to the Best Christmas Ever." Madison Capital Times.  December 24, 2022.  Commentary. Opinion | Dark, dingy detention leads to best Christmas ever | Guest Columns | captimes.com 

"Grateful People Are Happier; In that Spirit, Here is my Thanksgiving List."  Chicago Tribune.  November 24th 2022.  Op-ed. David McGrath: Grateful people are happier. In that spirit, here is my Thanksgiving list. – Chicago Tribune 

"Turning Back the Clock to 1962." Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Duluth News Tribune. November 11, 2022.  Commentary. Op-ed: Redemption of a shoplifting middle school benchwarmer (chicagotribune.com) 

"Pal, That's a Dubious Pact for the Midterm Election." Tampa Bay Times.  November 3, 2022. Commentary. Pal, that’s a dubious pact for the midterm election | Column (tampabay.com) 

"Lessons from Surviving Hurricane Ian." Chicago Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Buffalo News, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Grand Haven Tribune, Charlotte Sun, The Press of Atlantic City, and others.> October 5th, 2022.  Op-ed.   Commentary:David McGrath: Why we stayed put and how we survived Hurricane Ian (buffalonews.com) 

"Wilderness Fishing in the Everglades." Florida Sportsman Magazine.  Dec./Jan Issue, 2023.  Feature Story. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11UjcknuNb2t6PWIG8yDGI6HpVjd2AKqNWt_N6ZrzL18/edit?usp=sharing

"Teachers Exiting Because of DeSantis, Including My Daughter."  Orlando Sentinel.  Sept. 17, 2022.  Op-ed. Teachers exiting because of DeSantis — including my daughter | Commentary – Orlando Sentinel 

"What Changed My Mind About Going to Reunions."  Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Duluth News Tribune.  September 11th, 2022.  Op-ed. What changed my mind about going to school reunions (chicagotribune.com) 

"A Labor Day Tribute to Bosses."  Chicago Sun Times, Duluth News Tribune.  September 4, 2022.  Commentary.  A Labor Day tribute to remote bosses - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com) 

"A Winning Formula for Marriage: Communication and Compromise."  Chicago Tribune.  August 21, 2022.  Commentary.  A winning formula for a loving marriage? Communication and compromise. – Chicago Tribune - deleciousfood 

"Visit Rekindles Northwoods Memories." Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Sawyer County Record.  August 10, 2023.  Commentary.  Opinion | Visit rekindles Northwoods memories | Guest Columns | captimes.com 

"Biden Should Consider Pardoning Trump for the Sake of the Nation."  Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Greensboro News  & Record, Post Bulletin, Daily Journal, Duluth News Tribune, and others. August 6th, 2022.  Op-ed.  https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/david-mcgrath-biden-should-consider-pardoning-trump-for-the-sake-of-our-nation/article_f3f55ff6-18d1-11ed-8e85-6333a46c1293.html

"I Didn't Take Wearing a Bike Helmet Seriously, Then a Car Hit Me."  Chicago Tribune.  July 15, 2022.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-bicycle-car-collision-helmet-safety-20220715-3ixmcoph3jcthaftrodfwqh6m4-story.html

"I  Feel Imprisoned in Ron DeSantis's Florida on the 4th of July."  Chicago Tribune.  July 4th, 2022.  Op-ed.

"My Father Had Courage to Spare." Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, St. Paul Pioneer Press.  June 19, 2022.  Commentary.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dkja1irqiFr2iwzO_AIJmWSBc8Uga8l9tanPHzz3AYE/edit?usp=sharing

"Dreaming of My Father." Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News. June 19, 2022.  Commentary. https://sports.yahoo.com/guest-opinion-dreaming-father-090013606.html

"Are We All Just Clones of Our Fathers?"  Duluth News Tribune.  June 19, 2022.  Commentary.  https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/local-view-are-we-all-just-clones-of-our-fathers

"We Must Prioritize Our Children."  Chicago Sun Times, Duluth News Tribune.  June 12, 2022.  Commentary.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/6/10/23161773/childrens-day-voting-midterm-election-david-mcgrath-op-ed

"What Will It Take for Republicans to Act on Gun Control?" Madison Capital Times and Duluth News Tribune.  June 6, 2022.  Op-ed. https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-what-will-it-take-for-republicans-to-act-on-gun-control/article_85b9533a-76ef-5daa-8388-065d2e7cc437.html

"Watching the Oscars and Remembering My Ill Fated College Acting Debut." Chicago Sun Times.  May 25, 2022.  Op-ed.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/3/25/22996171/oscars-night-academy-awards-sunday-performing-arts-op-ed-david-mcgrath-op-ed

"Wheaties, thanks for celebrating Michael Jordan again.  But ease up on the idol worship." Chicago Tribune.  May 21, 2022.  Commentary.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-wheaties-michael-jordan-exceptionalism-20220520-uwx375fxfjh45ff62cs25qjfzq-story.html

"Sometimes She Was a Piece of Work, My Mom.  But It Was All for Family." Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Madison Capital Times., Yahoo Finance. Reddit.com. May 8, 2022.  Commentary.  https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-she-was-one-of-a-kind-my-mom/article_5760d9b8-886b-5857-9dae-be2c414db140.html

"Mother Still With Him Years Later."  Sawyer County Record.  May 5, 2022.  Op-ed.

"What I'm Reading: The Long Way Home by Tom Fate."  Notre Dame Magazine.  Spring Quarterly, 2022.  Book Review.  https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/what-im-reading-the-long-way-home-tom-montgomery-fate/

"Lucky Boys." Notre Dame Magazine.  Spring Issue 2022.  First person essay. https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/lucky-boys/

A Solution to the GOP's Trump Problem."  Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News, New Jersey Star Ledger.  April 1, 2022.  Op-ed.  https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-a-solution-to-the-gops-trump-problem/article_77620853-4922-5303-88c3-6cadf952a31b.html

"Blue Diamonds."  Florida Sportsman Magazine, March  2022.  Issue. Essay about Florida's Springs.  

"A Different Kind of Bass Tournament."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  March 2022 Issue.  Essay about Lake Okeechobee Bass Tournament.

"My Family Was Proud of Our Irish Heritage; then My Sister Got a DNA Test."  Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Duluth News Tribune, Wisconsin Journal, Madison Capital Times, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Dominion News, Atlantic City Press Journal, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News, and others.  March 6, 2022.  Op-ed. https://madison.com/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-my-family-s-irish-heritage-made-me-proud-then-my-sister-got-a/article_41c909ba-0dbb-55f1-adc6-5237383ef5b8.html

"History Teacher Deserves Second Chance."  Beverly Review & Duluth News Tribune.  February 15, 2022.  Op-ed. https://www.beverlyreview.net/opinion/guest_editorials/article_ad302010-8e84-11ec-bdf0-cb81ba107227.html

"A Lesson for Lonely Hearts on Valentine's Day."  Chicago Sun Times, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press.  February 14, 2022.  Op-ed. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/2/12/22929483/a-lesson-for-lonely-hearts-on-valentines-day-david-mcgrath-op-ed

"Gasparilla Gold."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  February 2022 Issue.  Essay on angling and recreation in Gasparilla Sound in Placida, FL.

"NFL has many sins to account for; the league should do more than make pledges." Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Sawyer County Record. Janauary 16, 2022.  Op-ed. Op-ed: NFL has many sins to account for. The league should do more than make pledges. - Chicago Tribune 

"My Resolution for 2022:  Challenge the American Obstinacracy with Intelligence." Chicago Tribune and reprints in dozens of other papers, from Duluth News to Sarasota Herald Tribune. Jan. 1, 2022.  Op-ed.  Op-ed: My resolution for 2022: Challenge the American obstinocracy with intelligence - Chicago Tribune 

"An Ebenezer of an Uncle Tested My Parents' Christmas Joy."  Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun.  December 24th, 2021.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17rbBOjJ_KXz77vRGjDIO-jphvLNODE3Ej-Z3bpXyxZM/edit?usp=sharing

"Seatrout Tactics for Winter." Florida Sportsman Magazine.  December, 2021.  Feature Story.  https://www.floridasportsman.com/editorial/regional-seatrout-winter-tactics/397948

"The Christmas I'll Never Forget...Spent in a Coal Shed."  Duluth News Tribune.  December 25, 2021.  Op-ed. Local View: The Christmas I'll never forget — spent in a coal shed | Duluth News Tribune 

"A Christmas Confession."  Fort Myers News Press, the Talahassee  Democrat, Yahoo News.  December 21, 2021.  Op-ed. Guest opinion: A Christmas confession (msn.com) 

"Reasons to Be Thankful: Lady Gaga, Tony Bennet, Tom Brady, and More."  Chicago Tribune. Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Duluth News Tribune, The Press of Atlantic City,  Iola Times, The Hartford Courant, and others.  November 24, 2021.  Op-ed.  Reasons to be thankful: Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Tom Brady and a non-alcoholic beer made in Connecticut - Hartford Courant 

"Thanks, Deutschland, for cars, hot seats, and medicine." Sawyer County Record.  Op-ed.  November 24, 2021.  

"Trophy Catch Hall of Fame Catches."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  November Issue, 2021.  Feature Article.

"Affirmative Action Necessary, Even If Sometimes Off the Mark."  Orlando Sentinel.  November 18, 2021.  Op-ed.  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-affirmative-action-necessary-20211119-vzkesbcop5hdlbfly3byu2b3ou-story.html

"A rare and precious American reveals why Veterans Day Matters."  Chicago Tribune.  November 11, 2021.  Op-ed.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h0HjtUE8u8UVi-9gb_IRstTrO9zismXVXL87gtXVYuQ/edit?usp=sharing

"Searching for the 'family values' of Sean Duffy, the Trump acolyte eyeing a run for Wisconsin governor."  Chicago Sun Times & Duluth News Tribune.  Nov. 5th, 2021.  Op-ed.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cLGYGDPs0u9piszzEhYurpOd1-DHxBbsbc545fBsq7E/edit?usp=sharing

"Good-bye Arlington, Good Riddance." Chicago Tribune.  October 4, 2021.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MnNWsBKYB9MLEgAOVMTGFF7AcPzKeT4dPpps2N4i2xI/edit?usp=sharing

"My Breakthrough Infection."  Chicago Tribune.  September 25th, 2021.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-breakthrough-infection-vaccine-protection-20210923-2kzz2gxxnrbbzmrvkzrvt2o25q-story.html

"Figuring It Out After 911."  Chicago Sun Times., Sarasota  Herald Tribune, Duluth News Tribune. September 11, 2021.  Op-ed.  https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2021/09/10/opinion-memories-9-11-always-endure-and-always-inspire/5777616001/

"Labor Day: In Support of the Pro Act." Chicago Tribune.  September 6, 2021.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZY9Q6XKIIKF0p7Oocsl0a9_2szZHUWPEkQwsZzEL5HY/edit?usp=sharing

"The End of Summer." Notre Dame Magazine.  Summer Issue, 2021.  Memoir.  https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/the-end-of-summer/     (Reprinted in Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown,  and Duluth News Tribune.)

"Common Sense Would Have Changed Afghan Strategy."  Orlando Sentinel.  August 17th, 2021. Op-ed.  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-afghanistan-withdrawal-common-sense-20210817-myxk4z3wjvfvrnsktv3qqybqpm-story.html

"Critical Race Theory and DeSantis's 'Willie Horton' Strategy."  Fort Myers News Press, Duluth News Tribune, Naples Daily News.  July 18, 2021. Op-ed, https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2021/07/19/critical-race-theory-florida-governor-ron-desantis-history-education/7968108002/

"His Intimacies with Lake and Stream."  Notre Dame Magazine.  July 7, 2021.  Memoir/Narrative Essay.  https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/his-intimaces-with-lake-and-stream/

"When I Think of Freedom, I Remember a Lioness Named Elsa, and a Dog Named Biff."  Chicago Sun Times, Fort Myers News Press, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  July 4th, 2021.  Op-ed. https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2021/07/04/fourth-of-july-freedom-independence-family-memories-david-mcgrath/5344401001/

"Father's Day and Parentamorphisis." Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Daily Southtown, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Fort Myers News Press.  June 20th, 2021.  Op-ed.  https://www.twincities.com/2021/06/19/david-mcgrath-fathers-day-and-parentamorphosis/

"Do Dads Really Deserve a Special Day?"  Duluth News Tribune.  June 20th, 2021.  Op-ed.  https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/7066915-Fathers-Day-Do-dads-really-deserve-a-special-day

"Looking Back on the Special Moments of Fatherhood."  Madison Capital Times.  June 20, 2021.  Op-ed. https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-looking-back-on-the-special-moments-of-fatherhood/article_2d65cacc-ced1-593e-b9b1-47264b649f92.html

"Blackhawks name change is not a talk-radio sports question."  Chicago Tribune, June 4, 2021.  Commentary.   https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-blackhawks-new-name-david-mcgrath-20210604-oqjo4vhbsnbrtbk7s6ef47n7p4-story.html

"Ruth Apilado, the oldest living Chicagoan, remains a beacon of hope at 113." Chicago Sun Times.  June 3, 2021.  Op-ed, https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/6/3/22513783/ruth-apilado-oldest-chicagoan-remains-aim-americas-intercultural-magazine-david-mcgrath

"The Job of a Mother Never Ends."  Sawyer County Record.  May 6, 2021.  Commentary.  https://www.apg-wi.com/sawyer_county_record/paywall/the-job-of-a-mother-never-ends/article_a32331f3-783c-5eb5-a354-6e1e5a0ca76b.html

"Mother's Day Memories Sparked by the Senses." Orlando Sentinel.  Fort Myers News Press.  Duluth News Tribune.  Naperville Sun.  May 9th, 2021.  Op-ed. https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2021/05/09/mothers-day-mom-memories-washing-hands-perfume-traditions-lullabies/4957838001/

"Drop and Give Me Sixteen: Red Snapper Outlook, Gulf of Mexico."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  June Issue, 2021.  Cover Story.

"Blackhawks name, logo need to go.  Rename NHL team the 'Hawks.'" Chicago Tribune (+Daily Southtown, Naperville Sun, Sawyer County Record). 4/16/2021.  Op-ed.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-blackhawks-name-change-native-americans-20210416-himwcfgjozbqldx77h74gwg2du-story.html

"Send Your Honest Thoughts to Trump's New Website."  Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune.  4/15/2021.  Op-ed. https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-send-your-honest-thoughts-to-trumps-new-website/article_deb02b70-7185-560c-bde7-ee73c0bbbf95.html

"Sniffing Out the Ban on Marijuana."  Chicago Sun Times, Fort Myers News Press, Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun.  April 2,2021.  Op-ed.  https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2021/04/02/congress-may-repeal-federal-statute-against-marijuana-controlled-substance-mcgrath/4849934001/

"Winning Against the House: How to Beat Amazon at its Own Game."  Madison Capital Times, Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune.  March 28th, 2021.  Op-ed. https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-winning-against-the-house-how-to-beat-amazon-at-its-own-game/article_e96092bf-968c-57cb-93d7-36608af9f6e8.html

"New Hip, New Procedure, New Me."  Fort Myers News Press, Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun.  Op-ed. https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2021/03/09/new-hip-newer-procedure-new-me-fawcett-memorial-hospital-port-charlotte/4639330001/

"Saving Wolves for the Slaughter." Chicago Sun Times, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune.  3/1/2021.  Op-ed.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-saving-wolves-for-the-slaughter/article_7559f57a-fb96-5d49-8d5f-34327340f03a.html

"Learning from a History of Romance."  Chicago Daily News, Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune.  February 10, 2021.  Commentary.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/10/22276830/valentines-day-romance-david-mcgrath

"Wait!  Don't Share That Covid Link Until You Read This."  Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald,  Fort Myers News Press, Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Naples Daily News.   February 6th, 2020 .  Op-ed.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-covid-conspiracy-theories-20210203-qsgn5ciktnhslfsjsziauoz7te-story.html

"Growing Up Racist in the Shadow of Dr.King."  Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Madison Capital Times., Duluth News Tribune, Sawyer County Record. JANUARY 18th, 2020.  Op-ed. https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-growing-up-racist-in-the-shadow-of-mlk/article_0f872cc9-81e3-55e9-8e55-708015b83859.html

"Saving Money in the New Year." Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  JANUARY 1st, 2020.  Op-ed.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-growing-up-racist-in-the-shadow-of-mlk/article_0f872cc9-81e3-55e9-8e55-708015b83859.html

"An Athlete's Grace, Bravery, and Perfection."  Daily Herald.  December 1st, 2020.  Op-ed. https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201221/an-athletes-grace-bravery-and-perfection

"A Christmas Confession. "  Chicago Tribune, Daily Southtown.  December 24th, 2020.  Commentary. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-christmas-confession-family-teacher-mcgrath-20201223-34dupfkkfjcpng6o6taph22qai-story.html

"Finding the Meaning of Christmas in a Coal Shed." Chicago Sun Times.  Dec. 23, 2020.  

"A Christmas Miracle" (CVS xtra credit), Madison Capital Times , Duluth News Tribune.  Dec.2D5, 2020. Commentary. David McGrath: A Christmas miracle | Column | madison.com 

"One Act of Kindness, Gift of a Lifetime." (Ron's Xmas) Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier.  Dec. 25, 2020.  Commentary.

"True Meaning of Christmas" (chopping tree), Sawyer County Record.  December 23, 2020.  Commentary. 

"An Athlete's Grace, Bravery, and Perfection."  Daily Herald.  12-21-2020.  Op-ed. https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201221/an-athletes-grace-bravery-and-perfection

"The Amberjack Dance."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  Dec/Jan 2020.  Feature Article.

"In a Thankless Year, Still Plenty to Be Thankful For."  Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Daily Southtown.  November 24, 2020.  Op-ed.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/dave-mcgrath-being-thankful-in-a-thankless-year/article_9f4b9b81-2d42-54d7-8fc0-a34b7924e030.html

"The Brave Silence of a Generation of Veterans."  Chicago Tribune, Sawyer County Record.  November 11, 2020.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-veterans-day-mcgrath-20201110-c6cvxdywe5cbffhiunkazwawmi-story.html

"Reconciliation on November 4th." Chicago Tribune.  October 30th, 2020.  Commentary. 

"Gulf of Mexico Fish Farm Would Be a Tragedy for Recreational Anglers." Sarasota Herald Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Orlando Sentinel, Fort Myers News Press, Naples Daily News, Madison Capital Times, Angling International. October 19, 2020.  Op-ed.  https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinion/columns/2020/10/19/fish-farm-off-sarasotas-coast-threatens-environment-and-tourism/3702923001/

"Finding ways around the pandemic when it comes to travel opening up new horizons." Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Sawyer County Record.  October 14, 2020.  Op-ed.

"Trump Allies Risk Pontius Pilate's Fate."  Duluth News Tribune and Madison Capital Times.  September 28th, 2020.  Op-ed.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-trumps-allies-risk-pontius-pilates-fate/article_6ffdbffa-aef2-58cb-b132-44bf493444e8.html

"Top 5 Florida Lakes for Catching a 10 Pound Bass." Florida Sportsman Magazine.  September   2020.  Feature article. http://www.floridasportsman.com/2020/09/14/top-5-florida-lakes-for-catching-a-10-pound-bass/

"On Labor Day, Let's Salue the American Work Ethic." Naperville Sun, Elgish Courier, Daily Southtown, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  September 6, 2020.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_1VVFf-qcQDgb1GB3Qt3lSyqvgDHLvjodTxWneA1wCc/edit

"Labor Day and the Soul of America."  Sawyer County Record.  Sept. 2, 2020.  Op-ed.

"Screw Covid; I Went to Sturgis." Duluth News Tribune. August 14th, 2020.  Op-ed. https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/6616748-David-McGrath-Wear-it-proud-Screw-COVID-I-Went-to-Sturgis

"Vacation Up North This Year as Elusive as a Skittering Mouse."  Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown. August 8th, 2020.  Op-ed.  https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/6604688-David-McGrath-Vacation-up-north-this-year-as-elusive-as-a-skittering-mouse

"Entrenched attitudes of old white friends are not beyond change — or so I want to believe."  Chicago Sun Times, Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun, Madison Capital Times, and Daily Southtown.  July 22, 2020.  Commentary.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cCY8Z5XUUFUaPM5wFO5KfoENzCLUpuhqT7CQSbygqow/edit# 

 "Trump Apologists All Too Predictable."  Madison Capital Times and Sarasota Herald Tribune.  July 18, 2020.  Op-ed. https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-trumps-apologists-are-all-too-predictable/article_7f6bcd7b-1d85-5a31-8524-9237a7666833.html 

"Fourth of July Is All About Freedom and Open Highways."  Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Elgin Courier.  July 4th, 2020.  Commentary.  https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/6556668-David-McGrath-Fourth-of-July-is-all-about-freedom-%E2%80%94-and-open-highways 

"Late Evergreen Park science teacher Monica Fudacz shared gifts with students,, friends and family."  Daily Southtown, Duluth News Tribune, Sawyer County Record.  June 26, 2020.  Commentary. https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-mcgrath-column-st-0628-20200626-yhybfagugjgv5hjya4awjo6x3i-story.html 

"A Father's Everlasting Relevance."  Sawyer County Record.  June 19, 2020.  Op-ed. A father’s everlasting relevance  | Opinion | hngnews.com 

"Favorite Father's Days Don't Always Happen in June."  Duluth News Tribune.  June 19, 2020.  Op-ed.

"Should Fathers Get Only Participation Trophies?"  St. Paul Pioneer Press and Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Madison Capital Times. June 14, 2020. Commentary.  https://www.twincities.com/2020/06/14/david-mcgrath-should-dads-only-get-participation-trophies/ 

"Education Key to Healing in Minneapolis, Elsewhere."  Madison Capital Times, Fort Myers News Press, and Duluth News Tribune. Commentary.  June 13, 2020.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-education-is-key-to-healing-in-minneapolis-elsewhere/article_76021bb1-06f7-5e04-a02f-27b25e5aaed8.html 

"Remote learning couldn't be worse than the way school used to be (No Need to Reopen Schools Yet)." Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Aurora Beacon, Daily Southtown, Sawyer County Record. June 10,2020.  Commentary.

"We All Want to Return to Normal, But Do We Want to Pay the Price."  Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Daily Southtown.  Memorial Day, 2020.  Op-ed.

"Let's Not Surrender to the Disease."  Sawyer County Record.  May 28, 2020.  Op-ed.  (reprint of above commentary).

"Me, Me, Me."  Madison Capital Times, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Sawyer County Record, Duluth News Tribune, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Palm Beach Post.  May 18, 2020.  Commentary.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-me-me-me/article_a23a378c-c112-5ef1-a2df-03a25e1c59a7.html 

"Mother's Only Child Times Nine."  Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Madison Capital Times.  May 10, 2020.  Commentary.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I50T44EyEynuMoVYM3tB5aWAF71zlOYhDIGq_AFnVT8/edit 

"Motherly Magic Remembered: Peg Mitterman." Sawyer County Record.  May 7, 2020.  Op-ed.

"Advice for Parents Acting as Teachers."  Naperville Sun and Duluth News Tribune, Fort Myers News Press.  May 2, 2020.  Op-ed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ImZSI3FSmH1I4TbzpgUp3joxXqAaSVMgi_d90ja_A0c/edit#heading=h.9w28jfmoa2br 

"New Michael Jordan documentary ‘The Last Dance’ may just be the balm we need during these troubled times." Naperville Sun and Duluth News Tribune.  April 18, 2020.  Op-ed.

"The Promise of Easter."  St. Paul Pioneer Press, Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown.   April 12, 2020.  Op-ed.

"Role Reversals in the Corona Virus Crisis." Madison Capital Times.  Chicago Sun Times.  Duluth News Tribune, Sawyer County Record.  Naperville Sun.  April 9th, 2020.  Op-ed.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-role-reversals-in-the-coronavirus-crisis/article_fcb8d407-21dd-5380-9298-44e34c4d5467.html 

"Readers' Recommendations and 'Rasberries' for Books to Read During Pandemic."  Fort Myers News Press and Naperville Sun.  April 14, 2020.  Op-ed.  https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2020/04/12/coronavirus-recommended-books-read-during-pandemic/2954808001/ 

"A benefit of sheltering in place? A book binge."  Fort Myers News Press,  Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times, Sawyer County Record, Sarasota Herald Tribune. March 26, 2020.  Commentary.

"Denial and the Curse of the Irish."  Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown, Madison Capital Times.  March 17, 2020.  Op-ed.

"The Many Stages of Valentine's Day."  Chicago Tribune.  February 14, 2020.  Commentary.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-valentines-day-mcgrath-20200213-utzil62axzbe5fbpvejrmkl7cq-story.html 

"What's To Be Done About Implicit Bias? BLACK HISTORY MONTH."  Chicago Sun Times, Duluth News Tribune, Naperville Sun.   January 30, 2020.  Op-ed. https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0205-20200207-hj5bkwkyxnh4fpjdpudlncflsy-story.html 

"Memories of dogs gone by raises question--how do I find one that's lovable AND trainable."  Naperville Sun & Sawyer County Record. January 26, 2020.  Commentary. 

"We Need to Put an Adult in the White House." Madison Capital Times and Daily Southtown.  January 17, 2020.  Op-ed. https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-we-need-to-put-an-adult-in-the/article_ba72df14-b902-5e39-84f2-d51fdc3e7cc5.html 

"If you’re making a resolution for 2020, might I suggest you follow my list and put time back on the clock?" Naperville Sun.  Dec. 29, 2019.  Op-ed.

A Teacher's Assignment to Write About Memorable Christmas Goes Awry."  Chicago Tribune and Naperville Sun.  December 23rd, 2019.  Op-ed.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-christmas-stories-mcgrath-20191218-rg2xqb7ii5dmjggurc2ijnagi4-story.html 

"A Wrong Turn in the Right Place." St . Paul Pioneer Press, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times. December 25th, 2019.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-finding-the-true-meaning-of-christmas-in-the/article_7ebaf624-e651-53ff-8ad8-ebbbcf59b2d2.html 

"The promise of Christmas: Peace on Earth."  Naperville Sun, Daily Southtown,  and Sawyer County Record.  Dec. 21, 2019.  Commentary.  

"Gratitude for Billy Eilish, Chance the Rapper, and the Guy Who Invented Heated Seats."  Chicago Tribune.  November 29th, 2019.   Commentary.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-thanksgiving-chance-the-rapper-billie-eilish-20191126-6xfmphvdtrgpripbwxtuzdh6tq-story.html 

"I'm Grateful for Everyday Gestures of Our Shared Humanity."  Madison Capital Times, Duluth  News Tribune, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Sawyer County Record, Naperville Sun.  November 28th, 2019.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-i-m-grateful-for-everyday-gestures-of-our/article_61a84d18-c6b3-5431-a405-0d3a782ab999.html 

"The Impossible Burger: Taste Buds Don't Lie."  Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, & Sawyer County Record.  October 18, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Seeing guns on young people spurs thoughts on immaturity."  Naperville Sun and Elgin Courier.  October 1, 2019.  Commentary.

"60 Years ago, the White Sox won the pennant for a thrilled Chicago, then played miniature golf."  Chicago Sun Times.  September 19, 2019.  Op-ed.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-value-of-learning-history-20190913-ttlp7i6zmzfv5kzn77spi4kmyu-story.html 

"For Fish, for Florida, and for the Future."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  October Issue.  Feature Article. 

"Why It's Worth Listening to All Those Stories from Back in the Day."  Chicago Tribune.  September 13, 2019.  Commentary.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-value-of-learning-history-20190913-ttlp7i6zmzfv5kzn77spi4kmyu-story.html 

"Pennant-winning 1959 Sox team captured love of fans."  Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier, Aurora Beacon.  Sept. 

15th, 2019.  Commentary.

"Trump Enjoying Bonnie and Clyde-Type Popularity."  Duluth News Tribune.  Madison Capital Times.   Sept. 11, 2019.  Op-ed.

https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/4654356-Local-View-Trump-enjoying-Bonnie-and-Clyde-like-popularity

"America's Workers:  Proud, Resourceful, Underappreciated."  Chicago Tribune.  Sept. 2, 2019.  Op-

ed.  https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20190902/281732681161726

"Recalling the Old Days of Ball Fields, Buddies, and Summer."  Naperville Sun.  Sawyer County Record. August 25th, 2019.  Op-

ed.  http://digitaledition.napersun.chicagotribune.com/html5/desktop/production/default.aspx?&edid=6e8267df-aae9-41c7-

99dd-4a6dcd32313f

"COD’s decision to post job openings doesn’t say much for leader."  Naperville Sun and Elgin Courier.   August

 11, 2019.  op-ed.

"Memories Come Flooding Back When Old, Barely Used Shotgun Is Sold." Naperville Sun and Sawyer County

 Record.  August 4, 2019.  Op-ed.

"What I Learned About Racism While on Vacation in Canada." Madison Capital Times, Duluth News Tribune, and Naperville Sun.  July 31, 2019.

  Op-ed.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-what-i-learned-about-racism-on-vacation-

in/article_99f34a8c-7ed9-5a6e-bc19-01939db73c7b.html

"Don't Base Voting Decisions on Early Debates."  Duluth News Tribune.  July 19, 2019.  Op-ed.

"The Freedoms We Must Not Take for Granted on Independence Day."  Chicago Tribune.  July 4, 2019.  Commentary.

Also in The Reporter (CA), Times Herald (CA) Tucson.com, Montana Standard, Hill Country News (TX),  Roanoke Times, 

Capital Times, Wheeler Lake News.  

http://www.hillcountrynews.com/stories/the-freedoms-we-must-not-take-for-granted-on-independence-day,80469

"This July 4, think about the rights we take for granted and vow to protect them with it comes election time."  Naperville 

Sun.  July 4,2019.  Op-ed.

 "Independence Day and Our Essential Freedoms."  Sawyer County Record.  July 4th, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Bayronto Reef."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  June Issue, 2019.  Essay about fish haven in Gulf.

"Everyone has an opinion, so why are we so thin skinned about it?"  Naperville Sun.  June 30, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Biden the only Dem capable of putting Trump in his place."  Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier.  June 23, 2019.  Op-ed.

“It's the little moments along the way — not the actual holiday — that make a Father's Day.”  

Chicago Tribune/Naperville Sun.  June 16, 2019.  Op-ed.

"My Prayer on Father's Day." Sawyer County Record.   June 14, 2019.  Op-ed.

"A Father's Transcendence." Duluth News Tribune.  June 16, 2019.  OP-ed.

"Trump the Elephant in the Room When It Comes to Teaching Composition."  Naperville Sun and Madison Capital Times.  June 12, 2019.  Op-ed.

https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-donald-trump-makes-an-english-professor-s-job/article_29de5867-636e-5cf4-9344-a5165fbec5c9.html

"Abortion and Alabama: Pro-life hypocrisy in a kind and caring state."  Chicago Sun Times and Duluth News Tribune. May 29, 2019.  Commentary.

"If we didn’t have ‘bad’ teachers, we’d never be able to appreciate good ones." Naperville Sun.  May 26, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Fifty years later, the memory of Mrs. Mitterman lives on as an unforgettable mom figure."  Naperville Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Madison Capital Times.  May 11, 2019.  Op-ed. 

https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-on-mother-s-day-a-nod-to-the/article_de247041-e5b3-518d-a1a8-23052e5409ee.html

"My Mother's Secret Formula."  Sawyer County Record.  May 8, 2019.  Op-ed.

"4 reasons why Congress — Dems and GOP — needs to impeach Trump."  Naperville Sun and Sawyer County Record.  April 28th, 2019.  Op-ed.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-st-0428-story.html

"Window on the West Wall."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  May Issue, 2019.  Fishing feature.

"When Students Connect With Each Other in Class, That's When the Magic Happens."  Naperville Sun.  April 23rd, 2019.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0424-story.html

" Mueller Report:  Trump fans still would defend him if he were sent to prison." Naperville Sun, Sawyer County Record, Madison Capital Times.  April 3-9, 2019.  Op-ed.  

https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-cool-with-the-mueller-report-but-where-do/article_87b7c616-9c69-5132-8bdb-cd556c05deff.html

"How to Help a Kid with a College Essay Without Cheating."  Chicago Sun Times, Sarasota Herald Tribune. March 27, 2019.  Op-ed.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/how-to-help-a-kid-write-a-college-admissions-essay-without-cheating/

"Nothing like a dose of Mother Nature to put things into perspective."  Naperville Sun, Aurora Beacon, Elgin Courier.  March 22, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Why This Irishman Does Not Celebrate St. Patrick's Day."  Chicago Tribune, Naperville Sun, Aurora Beacon, Elgin Courier.  March 15, 2019.  Op-ed.

"No surprise there are so many teacher strikes — most still making far less than the average U.S. worker."  Naperville Sun.

Feb. 26, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Liam Neeson's Story Misunderstood."  Sawyer County Record, Naperville Sun.  March 6, 2019.  Op-ed.

"How to Rekindle Romance for Valentine's Day."  Sawyer County Record, Naperville Sun, Elgin Courier.  Feb. 14, 2019.  Op-ed.  https://www.apg-wi.com/sawyer_county_record/free/guest-column-how-to-rekindle-romance-for-valentine-s-day/article_13a8726c-3072-11e9-ab9e-abe1d674e67d.html

"Fledgling Comedian Who Would Become Bernie Mac Teaches Rookie Teacher Freshman Lesson."  Naperville Sun.  Feb. 3, 2019.  Op-ed.

"The racism that continues in this country 50 years after MLK's death shows too many still 'going along for the ride.'" Naperville Sun.  January 18th, 2019.  Op-ed.

"'Just do it' works when it comes to losing the pounds, as long as you like what you're doing." Naperville Sun and Sawyer County Record.  Jan. 14, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Trump’s lies documented, but still waiting for another ‘Letterman’ moment."  Naperville Sun.  Jan. 2, 2019.  Op-ed.

"Let's Say Good Riddance to Leaf Blowers, AR 15's, and umpires in 2019."   Chicago Sun Times.  Dec. 30, 2018.  Op-ed. https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2019-resolutions-predictions-leaf-blowers-umpires-ar-15-guns-florida-voting-david-mcgrath/

"A New Year's Eve Frozen in Time."  Duluth News Tribune.  Dec. 29, 2018.  Op-ed.  https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/4549860-local-view-new-years-eve-frozen-time

"A Christmas Eve tale: Grocery tips and the noble heart." Duluth News Tribune.  Dec. 24, 2018.  Op-ed

"The Power of a Family Photo at Christmas."  Chicago Tribune.  December 23, 2018.  Perspective.  

"Priceless Togetherness: Christmas isn’t Christmas without the whole family —even Uncle Eddie." Naperville Sun.  Dec. 23rd, 2018.  

Op-ed.https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-1223-story.html

Christmas Is a Time to Gather in Festive Bedlam."  Sarasota Herald Tribune.  Dec. 22, 2018.  Op-ed. https://www.heraldtribune.com/opinion/20181220/mcgrath-christmas-is-time-to-gather-in-festive-bedlam

 "A World War I Hero's Hayward Connection."  Sawyer County Record.  Dec. 6, 2018.  Op-ed.

"The True Meaning of Christmas."  Naperville Magazine.  December Issue of 2018.  Narrative Essay. https://napervillemagazine.com/2018/11/the-true-meaning-of-christmas/

"A Kettle of Fish on Istokpoga."  Florida Sportsman Magazine.  December Issue of 2018.  Narrative Essay. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/A+KETTLE+OF+FISH+ON+ISTOKPOGA-a0563570003

"Thanking those with the strength to say no."  Chicago Tribune.  Nov. 22, 2018.  Commentary.https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-thanksgiving-gratitude-sayng-no-1122-20181114-story.html

"Try Thanksgiving Without the Politics."  Fort Myers News Press  and Sawyer County Record.  Nov. 21, 2018.  Commentary. https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/11/21/try-thanksgiving-without-politics-commentary-david-mcgrath/2028099002/

"Thank you, voters, for going to the polls and showing democracy can work."  Naperville Sun.  Nov. 14, 2018.  Op-ed.

"Letter writing mom a godsend to husband and sons fighting in wars and serving in military." Naperville Sun and Fort Myers News Press.  Nov. 2018. 

"President Trump, Keep Your Mouth Shut, and You Might Get My Vote in the Next Election."  Naperville Sun.  Oct. 26, 2018.  Op-ed.

"Remember This Land We Love When Voting Nov. 6."  Madison Capital Times and Sawyer County Record and Duluth News Tribune (11/18/18) Nov. 2nd, 2018.

Commentary.  https://madison.com/ct/opinion/column/david-mcgrath-remember-this-land-we-love-when-voting-nov/article_b8b39b6c-ff20-5413-adef-f1f573bc2ec7.html

 "If Baseball Is to Remain America's Pastime, It's Time to Speed Up the Game." Naperville Sun and Duluth News Tribune. October 19, 2018.  Op-ed. http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-1021-story.html