Tag Archives: inequality

Income Inequality is Very Real and We Aren’t Doing Nearly Enough About It

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

The New York Times today has an excellent overview of the debate over income inequality. The three charts that end the article are  very sobering.

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Murder in Urban America

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

I’ve just started a regular gig blogging for Next City (formerly Next American City). Nothing major, just a couple posts a month, but I’m excited to have a regular outlet. My first post went up yesterday, and it is about … Continue reading →

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How cities can fight economic inequality

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

My latest for Next American City is basically a list of six policies city governments can enact to combat economic inequality and the low-wage economy that so many urban residents labor within. Occupy Philadelphia’s choice to set up camp in front of … Continue reading →

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