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Government & Politics

Trump with tea and crumpets: What Brexit says about England — and America

At the heart of the fiasco called Brexit was a dark force all too familiar over here: racism
by Matt Davis June 29, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

State says it’s still waiting on Gusman to prove deputies should get extra pay

Gusman hasn’t provided proper paperwork to show they’re eligible for a $500 monthly pay bump.
by Charles Maldonado June 15, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

International High School teachers will vote on joining union next week

It will be the second union election at a charter school in two weeks.
by Marta Jewson May 19, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Lusher teachers reject union

The tally: 54 votes by teachers for the union, 77 against.
by Marta Jewson May 17, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

City’s 911 call center keeps enough staffing despite unexpected departures

At least 14 police employees left the emergency call center because of changes.
by Charles Maldonado May 4, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Old Hickory axed from $20 bill; so is it time to rename Jackson Square?

Harriet Tubman is a fine choice for the $20 bill, but don't lump Jackson with the Confederates.
by C.W. Cannon May 2, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Office of Inspector General cleared in ethics investigation

Ethics board drops Quatrevaux and OIG investigator from probe. Others still being investigated.
by Charles Maldonado April 28, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Parking administrator who was forced out says deputy mayor spoke of bid-rigging

Thirty-year employee trying to get job back through Civil Service appeal.
by Charles Maldonado April 21, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Dialogue and compromise — not boycotts — key to easing Israel-Palestine torment

Anti-Defamation League district leader rebuts recent pro-Palestine column
by Allison Padilla-Goodman April 21, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

City to appeal Lens’ public-records victory, keeping purchasing records hidden

by Marta Jewson April 12, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

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