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Opinion

Emanuel slow to implement TIF reforms

02.01.2012 Opinion

While some changes proposed in August are finally being made, Public Interest Research Group Field Director Celeste Meiffren asks if it will be enough to fix the program that has misused Chicago tax dollars.

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Never give up your dream

01.16.2012 Opinion

Don’t miss AustinTalks cartoonist Rickie P. Brown Sr.’s latest work.

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Mother misses daughter who died 18 years ago

01.08.2012 Opinion

Austin native urges everyone to take a stand against gun violence to save more families from experiencing the pain and anguish she has endured.

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Leave the guilt and shame in last year

01.02.2012 Opinion

You have control over your life and what you want it to be, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.

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The holidays are a downer for some

12.24.2011 Opinion

Depression and seasonal affective disorder makes this time of year especially hard for more people than you may realize.

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Parents can perpetuate bullying

12.22.2011 Opinion

Commentator Rasheena Fountain urges readers to do a better job of protecting children, especially from homophobia.

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Let’s take back our streets

11.18.2011 Opinion

James Deanes asks why young people are allowed to loiter and urges residents to take a stand against it.

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Just say no to free turkey

11.11.2011 Opinion

Austin man urges residents to take a stand against free birds fueling political power.

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The sound of a car lock

11.04.2011 Opinion

Austin Weekly News editor Terry Dean shares his thoughts on race and locking car doors.

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The generation of Brenda’s babies

11.04.2011 Opinion

Columnist John Fountain writes about teenage pregnancy, personal accountability and the need for better parenting.

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