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My Writing

Media Placement

Credible storytelling that gets media attention and helps your organization reach wider audiences and shape public conversation.

Colorado’s child safety law makes a babysitter out of Big Tech

There's no affordable housing in Chicago without builders

Braiding my sister's hair shouldn't require government permission

State lawmakers gut Emmett Till Day bill, expose Illinois’ corruption problem

Coach houses, other accessory dwelling units would boost housing equity in Black neighborhoods

Harvard shouldn't just blame students for free speech woes

Chicago can't afford to stall on coach houses ordinance

Housing regulations hold America back from racial equality

Policy Analysis

Data-driven perspectives on urban, economic, and fiscal policy to support smarter decisions and stronger advocacy.

Market-oriented housing reforms gaining traction in Illinois

Chicago’s housing policy still promotes exclusion

Illinois law still says unpaid property taxes can rob you of home equity

Illinois lawmakers get chance to boost affordable family housing

Chicago’s commercial property taxes 2X U.S. city average, kill opportunity

Pension debt limits teacher pay, hurts recruitment in Illinois

Chicago neighborhoods see unequal housing restrictions

Thought Leadership

Insightful essays that illuminate the ideas, tensions, and opportunities driving change in modern America.

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