Cook County is costing Chicago Public Schools millions
Who pays for governmental ineptitude? In considering that question in its many contexts, this board has focused mainly…
Dallas officials should show up to meetings in person
It feels obvious to say it, but, yes, Dallas’ most influential leaders should be physically present at City…
Get involved in Dallas zoning reform
We’ll grant that the very words planning and zoning can summon yawns, but if you live in Dallas,…
Dallas County jail and courts need solutions, not excuses
In recent years, we’ve called out Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare for his campaign to undermine elections. We’ve…
Dallas City Hall is doing right by cops
Dallas voters were clear with City Hall last November that the police force needs to grow and police…
AI companions are dangerous and not meant for minors
Be wary of the rise of the AI companions. Teenagers, and plenty of adults too, are engaging quickly…
Trump officials pledge to bring D.C.-style dystopia to Chicago
Speaking Wednesday to reporters flanked by National Guard troops and Washington, D.C., police that had been commandeered by…
Film Review: Primitive War; B-grade monster movie favours characters over carnage to its own detriment
Whilst I absolutely have to hand it to Australian filmmaker Luke Sparke for his inventive genre…
Dallas’ living wage policy deserves another look
Paying people who work for the city of Dallas enough to make a decent living just makes sense.…
Time to address underperformance of Chicago pension funds
Chicago’s woefully underfunded employee pension plans are demanding more from taxpayers each year. City leaders, starting with Mayor…