After the Nov. 5, 2024 vote, we must learn to rebuild our “civic muscles” – reading and discussing local news, learning the issues at stake, getting engaged in decisions. Read More
Thomas Paine Redux
The Cost of Corruption
There is growing evidence of corruption in our governance structures. And it is time for citizens to demand transparency and investigate. Life is complicated. Managing kids, partner. Getting food onto the table. Keeping appointments. Staying on top of the email inbox. So paying attention to those people who oversee the purity of our drinking water,… Read More
Sinking CO2 in Iceland- Will it Save Us?
Last week an Iceland company launched the world’s largest effort to bury atmospheric CO2 underground. While this is a bold and encouraging step forward to protect our species from the ravages of climate change, experts fear decarbonization will not be enough. The world must radically reduce its production of CO2. When America was not yet… Read More
Smart Cities Projects Launch
The Smart Cities Council has the following annual program rewarding cities that offer winning proposals for “smart city” improvements. The finalist projects, listed below, offer suggestions for possible “smart cities” technology improvements to local governments everywhere. Read More
Tax Payer Money Helps Citizen Engagement Software Evolve Faster
If Boss Tweed could see us now! City living isn’t what it used to be thanks to new software in cities that is built to inform, engage and satisfy citizens. An explosion of new software for use by cities and by citizens will, where the software is used, eventually improve the efficiency of services and… Read More