Editor’s note: as a reminder, phrases in blue are links to supporting articles. Click on them for more detail. In a previous article we laid out how philanthropy is used by the […]
Philanthropy: The Case of The Community Scholars
Guest Opinion: Disrespect of Mexican Americans at the El Paso City Council
By: Oscar J. Martinez, PhD., A guest editorial This article was updated on March 2, 2021 at 13:40E to correct taxpayer costs. ($400 million to $500 million). On February 16, 2021 the […]
Tulsa’s Greenwood And The Battle For Duranguito
One issue generally overlooked in economic redevelopment efforts is the problem of whitewashing. The plans to revitalize the El Paso downtown to bolster the city’s economy pits community leaders intent on growing […]
The El Paso Tortured Duality With Immigrants
El Pasoans have an identity crisis when it comes to immigration and immigrants. Outwardly the local politicians proclaim support for immigrants and decry the lack of immigration reform. El Paso identifies itself […]
How El Paso Political Power Has Evolved Over The Years
A recent book, Who Rules El Paso? attempted to identify who the power brokers are in El Paso. It touched on some players but left others out. The book was devoid of […]
Smart Growth Is Colonialism Reinvented
Plan El Paso was awarded the Smart Growth award in 2011 as a model for a comprehensive plan for making cities more compact. Walkable and transit-friendly cities compact families and businesses into […]
The Carlos Gallinar Problem
Carlos Gallinar, who is running for mayor in the upcoming elections, wrote an opinion piece on Bob Moore’s El Paso Matters a few days ago. In his piece, Gallinar argues that although […]
The Story Behind The Glass Beach Study
Author’s note: The following is excerpted from court filings, freedom of information documents, interviews, and other public records reviewed by the author as part of his research into an upcoming book about […]
The History of Segundo Barrio Fighting Against Gentrification (1963-1980)
Since 1963, Segundo Barrio has been facing the forced displacement of its residents by city officials to make way for revitalizing the city’s downtown. Because of its proximity to the border, much […]
What Other’s Are Saying