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Opinion

Perspectives and reflections that challenge, question, and inspire.

Citizen input getting squeezed out of plans for Charity Hospital district

Will the public be handed another 'done deal'?
by Janet Hays May 7, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Balancing act: Master plan upholds spirit of Audubon Park, commissioner contends

Amenities vs. open space in an 'urban Eden' that also invites 'active use'
by J. Kelly Duncan May 1, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

In memory of Ron Ridenhour: Finding the courage to tell terrible truths

The need is only more urgent in a season of political lies.
by Randy Fertel April 10, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Let’s learn from Hollygrove — shutdown sheds light on farmer markets across the region

Fans of local food need to be more knowing shoppers
by Dar Wolnik March 27, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Enough! A generation failed by adults is taking to the streets this Saturday

Students march Saturday for gun control
by Louise Olivier March 21, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Emerging Audubon Park plan: long on ‘amenities,’ short on green space

Study shows shockingly little land left open for unrestricted uses.
by Adrienne Petrosini March 17, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Jane Jacobs’ victories against Robert Moses saved a city and also empowered women

The "housewife" who took on the "Master Builder."
by Roberta Brandes Gratz March 14, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Should Big Brother watch everything you do in the Big Easy? Council defers action yet again

Grassroots fighting a City Hall gone gaga over surveillance.
by Hannah Kreiger-Benson and Mariama Eversley March 7, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

The NRA swaps guns for a sledgehammer and swings it at America

With both Trump and the NRA in his pocket, Putin must be laughing up his sleeve
by C.W. Cannon March 2, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Fewer kids are being jailed — but the need for post-release programming is only more urgent

FFLIC fights for youth and communities ravaged by recidivism
by Gina Womack February 26, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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