COMMONS MAGAZINE

David Morris

Stories by David Morris

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Who Gets to Decide What a City Can Do with Broadband Internet?

July 22, 2014
Unfortunately, Congressional Republicans and some states want to control local affairs

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How To Save Equal Access on the Internet

May 4, 2014
Publicly owned networks in cities across the US preserve net neutrality and provide quality service

When It Comes to Public Services, Government Knows Best

February 14, 2014
Across the US, communities discover privatization delivers inferior services at higher prices

Can Cities Lead the Way in Reversing Inequality?

January 28, 2014
Living wage laws, foreclosure reforms and public banks show promise

Republican Principles Depend on What's Best for the Rich

January 17, 2014
A stark look at class warfare in Congress

Its Been a Very Bad Month For the Private Sector

January 9, 2014
Mounting evidence that privatizing public services costs us more money

The Slow Unnatural Death of Our Personal Space

January 8, 2014
Deregulation brings us cramped airplane seats and increased TV ads

Airline Deregulation: Triumph of Ideology Over Evidence

December 7, 2013
A look at the facts reveal the public has suffered from government's hands-off stance toward airlines

What’s Good for Bill Gates Turns Out To Be Bad For Public Schools

November 29, 2013
And, actually, bad for Microsoft too, as we learned recently

Yes to Amazon.com. No to the Public!

November 19, 2013
Welcome to the new post office

Stop the Presses!

November 9, 2013
University of Chicago economist discovers that government regulation works!

Time is Running Out to Save the Post Office

November 5, 2013
5 steps to revive a valuable public institution--and why it matters