Opinion
The change we need is local
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A local businessman urges Austin residents to decide what’s really important and get involved. Read Malcolm Crawford’s column, first published in the Austin Weekly News.
Opinion
Please take a ride to my block
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Commentator John W. Fountain III shares where he gets some of his ideas and why he likes his neighborhood.
Opinion
Birthdays are becoming even more special
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Chicago’s violence warrants a deeper celebration of birthdays because some of youth have celebrated their last, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.
Opinion
Open letter to the West Side about our banks
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The Coalition For Community Banking wants local residents to speak Aug. 12 at a hearing in Downtown Chicago.
Opinion
Bethel New Life leader responds to Arlene Jones’ recent column
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President and CEO Steve McCullough offers a different view.
Opinion
Send in the troops
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With police officers the intended targets of criminals and the department stretched thin, John W. Fountain III revisits a suggestion made by an Austin politician.
Opinion
Commentator upset with a West Side institution
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Arlene Jones, a writer for the Austin Weekly News, shares her thoughts about some recent changes at Bethel New Life.
Opinion
Four hours in June isn’t enough
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One Austin resident wants to know what’s next now that the 100 blocks, 100 churches project has ended.
Opinion
Burge conviction affirms what we have said for years
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The conviction of Jon Burge is still part of a larger problem within police departments around the country. Read John Fountain’s latest commentary.
Opinion
The other black pride
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With Chicago holding one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country this weekend, Austin residents also celebrate. Read John Fountain’s latest commentary.