city government

April 19, 2021 Nat M. Zorach

Lethal Projectiles: Car Culture, Gun Violence, and Police Shootings

Matthew Lewis points out that departments of transportation and police departments are two of the least democratic institutions in American society right now– and are two of the biggest threats to public health.

Government Urban Planning

August 12, 2020 Nat M. Zorach

Netflix’s ‘Tread’ Is A Good Indictment Of Municipal Bureaucracy

Marvin John Heemeyer bulldozed a few buildings before shooting himself dead after a years-long dispute with a municipal government. While an extreme example, it’s a credible indictment of city governments that embrace inflexible paths to things like code compliance.

The Trump Tariffs Are Dead. Long Live The Trump Tariffs. February 22, 2026
Minneapolis Strong: The Twin Cities Say ICE Out! January 25, 2026
It’s The Continuous Air Barrier, Stupid! January 24, 2026

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