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Curtis is an opinion writer for The Chicago Reporter.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

The Fair Tax Amendment: Why the ‘Illinois Exodus’ could be a red herring

By Curtis Black | September 16, 2020

Studies show Illinois’ population is decreasing because birth rates are low, immigration numbers have declined, people want to be closer to family and they are pursuing job offers.

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Obama Presidential Center site plan

Given $1.2 billion budget shortfall, can Chicago still ‘afford’ Obama Presidential Center?

By Curtis Black | September 11, 2020

More than $50 million of planned infrastructure spending appears to support a questionable luxury golf course development.

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Aerial view of disposal facility located on Lake Michigan’s shore near 95th Street

What’s next for the Army Corps’ lakefront dump?

By Curtis Black | August 21, 2020

A U.S. Army Corps plan to expand a toxic dump on Lake Michigan’s shoreline in South Chicago is getting increased attention because it rejected community concerns over the project and dismisses alternatives promoted by environmental groups.

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Latrell Allen police shooting exposes gaps in body camera and foot pursuit policies

By Curtis Black | August 14, 2020

Despite a consent decree and the Justice Department’s flagging of Chicago’s lacking foot pursuit and body camera policies back in 2017, reforms have been slow to come.

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For recession relief, Chicago should demand more from big business

By Curtis Black | August 7, 2020

Facing steep budget deficits and escalating income inequality, Mayor Lori Lightfoot should consider a graduated payroll tax and other ways to make corporations pay their fair share.

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South Side’s maternal health desert poses added risks for Black women during pandemic

By Curtis Black | July 29, 2020

The planned closing of Mercy Hospital underscores the dramatic loss of maternity services in Chicago over the past year — reflecting the failure of local government agencies to adequately fund critical services in vulnerable communities, advocates say.

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Social justice movement should focus on passing Fair Tax Amendment this November

By Curtis Black | July 23, 2020

The latest Springfield scandal shouldn’t stop the drive for a graduated income tax to fund programs that promote equity and opportunity as Illinois contends with unprecedented crises and growing income inequality.

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Stephen Douglas and the ‘right side’ of history

By Curtis Black | July 17, 2020

As memorials to the notorious Civil War era politician get challenged, Douglas’ legacy may offer lessons for the path forward in addressing racism and police brutality.

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Work-share program can save Illinois jobs at no cost to the state

By Curtis Black | July 8, 2020

The Pritzker administration can increase incomes and shore up struggling employers by finally implementing a program that allows workers to stay on the job at reduced hours on partial unemployment insurance.

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Community oversight or control? Coalitions meet on competing police accountability proposals

By Curtis Black | July 1, 2020

Both the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability and the Civilian Police Accountability Council campaigns want to maximize the community’s role in selecting public safety leaders.

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