Urban Nation: What's at Stake for Cities in the 2016 Elections
While many U.S. mayors have great power, they need the federal government – with its deep pockets, borrowing power and priority-setting capacity – to shape the future.

As Technology Improves, Should We Worry The Machines Will Take Our Jobs?
A pair of economists discuss the role of automation and artificial intelligence on wages.

Americans Aren't Voting in Local Elections
A new report shows just how low voter turnout is in local elections in many cities across the country.

Five K-12 Education Issues to Watch in Texas This Legislative Session
Funding, testing and other big education issues facing the 85th legislature in Austin.

In Houston, New Superintendent Faces an "Amazing Challenge" in State's Largest School District
Hopes -- and stakes -- are high for the new superintendent heading the Houston Independent School District.

Houston Courts Cuba, But Challenges Remain
Houston is eager to position itself as a gateway for Cuban trade and travel following the resumption of diplomatic relations with the U.S. But experts warn that won't be easy.

For Some, Applying for Social Services Means Compromising Privacy, Family
Navigating privacy concerns has real consequences for mothers applying for assistance

Do Atlanta Residents Value Transit More than Houstonians?
Houstonians and Atlantans alike are frustrated by traffic. How they want to address it is a different matter.

Houston’s Pension Reform Package: Our Latest Analysis
Houston’s pension reform plan -- and in particular, its risk-sharing provisions -- should be viewed by other cities as a national model.

50 Years of Education Research Hasn’t Fixed Inequality in Schools: Here’s One Reason Why
Education policymakers and researchers historically haven’t worked together. That’s starting to change.

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