Initial Thoughts on Harvey

Because of the work I did on hurricane response after Hurricane Rita, I have gotten a number of

What is a Sanctuary City?

Today's world of 24-hour, partisan-slaved cable networks and an ideologically re-enforcing blogosphere is dominated by catch phrases that

Update on Social Security's Financial Condition

The Social Security Board of Trustees recently released their annual report on the financial condition of that system. The

Houston Chronicle Editorial Board Calls for Governor Abbott to Add Storm Surge Protection to the Special Session

The Tale of Two Transit Systems: The Folly of Rail in th 21st Century

Metro is in the process of re-examining its long-term strategy and mission. It is an examination that is

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