Centralized Policing Is the Wrong Solution
Elinor Ostrom and the case against centralization
Local Government
Surveillance Sneaking Its Way Into Cities
ACLU 'model ordinance' would at least require a public debate
A Visit to the Temple of Urban Progressive Leadership
At a major conference, city leaders embrace the growing dynamism of their communities but still resist giving up control.
Developer Wants to Build Hundreds of Homes for Hasidic Jews; Catskills Town Might Dissolve Itself to Stop Him
The strangest local-government story you'll read today.
Toronto Won't Have Mayor Rob Ford to Kick Around Much Longer
Withdraws from re-election race and also has a tumor
Consolidating Governments Would Leave Black Ferguson With Even Less Power
The wrong road to empowerment.
New Orleans Ex-Mayor Nagin's Katrina Cash-In Nets 10 Years in Prison
Found guilty of 20 charges of bribery and corruption
How L.A. Plans to Trash Dozens of Local Businesses
The city is glossing over crony capitalism and union patronage with nods to environmentalism.
Sign Regulations and the Threat to Free Speech
City planners won't let private citizens put bright red signs on their own lawns.
Bans on Sharing Food With Homeless Persist
It will take a concerted effort by advocates for the homeless to pressure cities to repeal these inane, mean-spirited, and un-American laws.
FDNY Accused of Using NSA-Like Tactics, Subpoena Power to Retaliate Against Firefighter
New York City firefighter claims she was denied a promotion for being an anonymous source for the Post
