Dallas’ problem with public pools
Back in 2017, when I served as the president of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, Dallas voters…
Redistricting is bad for southern Dallas
Under the new congressional district maps proposed by Texas House Republicans, I could get a new representative. The…
OMG Taylor Swift 12!
After Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour ended in December, fans have been eagerly awaiting what’s next. Monday they…
Military bases are no place for immigrant detention – San Diego Union-Tribune
In August 2021, as Kabul fell and the U.S. government scrambled to respond, we were helping lead two…
LA County counsel shouldn’t be blamed for Measure J blunder
By Dawyn Harrison, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
How neighborhoods are fighting back against ICE – San Diego Union-Tribune
When my family was separated by U.S immigration policy in the late 1990s, we were overtaken by unimaginable…
Street feeding isn’t helping Dallas or the homeless
On a recent weeknight, my 8-year-old and 11-year-old sons, my husband and I donned hairnets, aprons and gloves…
Before getting more money, Chicago transit needs more fixes
As I and 100,000 other people headed home from Lollapalooza, I saw a “Save Transit Now” flyer plastered…
Taiwan and Texas are building the future together
Texas and Taiwan are shaping the future of the global economy — together. Taiwanese companies have invested more…
Chicago Public Schools can’t afford to bail out City Hall
This month marks yet another turning point in the checkered financial history of Chicago Public Schools. With a…