Want to decide how your tax money is spent? Participatory budgeting is an accessible form of direct democracy. Here's how to get people engaged, convince city officials, and what you'll need to start. Read more »

Last week we published a piece by Jay Walljasper entitled "How Tax-Sharing Can Save Cities," which made a moral and economic argument for richer areas funneling tax revenues to poorer ones. Read more »

This morning I attended part of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board meeting, where they considered a proposal to increase fares and cut service--again. Read more »