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Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Pritzker must act now to prevent coronavirus devastation behind bars in Illinois

By Curtis Black | March 12, 2020

Advocates ask the governor to take immediate steps to address the threat to elderly and infirm inmates in jail and prison, many of whom were subject to outdated punitive sentencing measures.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Fair tax: the other most consequential vote Illinoisans will be making this November

By Curtis Black | March 9, 2020

Irrational scare tactics and myths shouldn’t obscure a proposal that will determine whether the state can move beyond its perpetual fiscal crisis and begin to fund education adequately.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Jussie Smollett case obscures Kim Foxx’s record and Bill Conway’s conflicts

By Curtis Black | February 25, 2020

Bill Conway is using his client’s open case to score political points against incumbent Kim Foxx.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Why Lori Lightfoot may join black elites backing Bloomberg for president

By Curtis Black | February 19, 2020

The former New York City mayor’s monied interests are winning him support despite his obstinance (and evasion) on stop and frisk, discriminatory hiring, and other racial justice issues.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be
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Chicago on the hook for Lake Michigan dump costs

By Curtis Black | February 13, 2020

While requesting disaster relief for lakefront erosion, Chicago will pay to dump pollution on Lake Michigan in South Chicago

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

South Chicago lakeshore dump raises environmental justice and climate crisis concerns

By Curtis Black | February 7, 2020

Residents oppose the Army Corps’ plan to expand a longstanding facility for polluted sediment, saying they’re “tired of being the city’s dumping ground.”

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

‘Green gentrification’ and lessons of the 606

By Curtis Black | January 30, 2020

A six-month development freeze around the new Northwest Side trail gives community groups a chance to explore strategies to preserve affordable housing — and park projects like El Paseo and the Obama Presidential Center could benefit from its lessons.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Nike’s Obama Center donation raises questions about corporate branding, public resources

By Curtis Black | January 17, 2020

With a federal review of the site resuming, the $5 million pledge underscores uncertainties about the Obama Foundation’s plans.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago needs top cop to confront the code of silence, not downplay it

By Curtis Black | January 16, 2020

Interim chief Charlie Beck’s recent comments ignore the police department’s history of high-level coverups, a reality the new superintendent will have to reckon with.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Beyond marijuana legalization: ending the war on drugs and meeting social equity promises

By Curtis Black | January 1, 2020

While the state’s cannabis regulation bill raises the bar nationally on expungement and ensuring diversity in the new industry, there’s a long way to go in repairing the damage caused by prohibition.

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