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Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

City clinics to get boost in expanded mental health services budget

by Curtis Black November 25, 2019November 25, 2019

Aldermen urged the Lightfoot administration to invest in public facilities instead of allocating new funding to private providers as the best way to rebuild the city’s mental health safety net.

Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be, Transportation

Lightfoot’s rideshare fee plan improves equity, but why not tax Uber and Lyft directly?

by Curtis Black November 12, 2019November 13, 2019
Posted inPerspectives

The Chicago teachers’ strike isn’t just about kids – it’s about union power too

by Bradley D. Marianno and Katharine O. Strunk October 24, 2019October 24, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Here’s what you should know about the millions fueling Chicago’s aldermanic races

by Jonah Newman February 22, 2019March 12, 2019
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

After Janus decision, what’s next for Illinois’ public sector unions?

by Curtis Black June 28, 2018
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

The racist roots of the right-wing agenda gripping Illinois

by Curtis Black October 5, 2017October 5, 2017
Posted inEmployment and Labor, Government and Politics, Health, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Emanuel’s plan could leave city retirees without health insurance

by Curtis Black December 21, 2016May 15, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Rauner’s war on unions brings Illinois to the brink

by Curtis Black December 8, 2016May 15, 2017
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Rauner’s war against public sector unions makes no economic sense

by Curtis Black September 8, 2016May 15, 2017
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

A state of crisis

by Curtis Black January 27, 2016May 15, 2017

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