January 2, 2009 – 12:14 pm
For Release Sunday, January 4, 2009
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By Neal Peirce
An economic stimulus plan is one thing. And unless one’s mired in a Herbert Hoover-type mindset, it’s tough to question the need for strong, immediate fiscal measures to reverse the course of the dangerously deepening recession we’re now witnessing.
But how about a [...]
January 2, 2009 – 12:14 pm
For Release January 4, 2009
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By Curtis Johnson
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law was much praised at the time of its passage in 2001, especially its ambitious goal to bring disadvantaged and minority school achievement into the mainstream. NCLB was seen as a rare example of bi-partisan federal policy making.
Yet now this [...]
January 2, 2009 – 12:13 pm
Welcome to Citiwire.net! Will the Obama administration’s historic stimulus bill–now boldly titled the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan” –really deliver on the reinvestment side, especially “green” industry and smart growth policies? My column covers that issue as a critical first test of the new political order. My long-time Citistates Group colleague [...]
December 26, 2008 – 2:22 pm
For Release Sunday, December 28, 2008
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By Neal Peirce
Rail enthusiasts, for decades spurned by presidents of both parties, were elated by the news that Barack Obama will travel to Washington for his inauguration by train from Philadelphia.
“The symbolism is magnificent and the message very positive for all of us who [...]
December 26, 2008 – 2:21 pm
For Release December 28, 2008
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By Alex Marshall
While Congress gets ready for a rancorous debate over guidelines for spending billions in infrastructure stimulus funds, some states and cities are already getting deadly serious–not so much about bigger and fancier infrastructure projects, but smarter infrastructure systems.
Just this month, for example, New York City joined a group [...]
December 26, 2008 – 2:21 pm
Welcome to Citiwire.net! The imagery of President-elect Obama reaching Washington by train for his inauguration next month is really exciting for all of us who’ve been waiting for years to see railroading in America get a decent break. Theme of my column–let’s surely hope the brighter future really pans out! Alex Marshall, [...]
December 18, 2008 – 3:55 pm
For Release Sunday, December 21, 2008
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By Neal Peirce
It’s time to celebrate happiness. The chemistry of positive, joyful human interaction. Physical spaces that help lighten lives.
Seriously? What’s to be celebrated in a Christmas week that finds Americans wincing in the face of corporate collapses and the deep [...]
December 18, 2008 – 3:55 pm
For Release Sunday, December 21, 2008
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By Kim Walesh
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Our city, the “capital of Silicon Valley,” is known chiefly as America’s continuing birthplace of high technology ideas and products. But we also care passionately about the arts and their creative power for our people and future. Our goal is nothing less [...]
December 18, 2008 – 3:54 pm
Welcome to Citiwire.net! And warm Christmas season wishes to all. In that spirit, I dared in my column to address happiness–and how, even in economically bleak times, it can play out in national life and especially in the communities where we live. Our Citistates Group contributor for the week is Kim Walesh, [...]
December 12, 2008 – 12:27 pm
For Release Sunday, December 14, 2008
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By Neal Peirce
WASHINGTON– Are we ready to repeat repeal?
December 5th marked the 75th anniversary of America’s decision, in 1933, to re-amend the Constitution and set ourselves free from alcohol prohibition, a 13-year failed experiment.
So is it time to free ourselves once more from an [...]