Kathryn Exon Smith (Page 8)

008 // What we expect from government — and what we’re willing to pay

Sep 28, 2018 Salon

What is the relationship between taxation and government services, and what are the politics that surround questions of public and private sector delivery? With Sharon Erickson.

007 // What is demagoguery, and what role does it play in a democracy?

Aug 24, 2018 Salon

Why are demagogues successful, what is our responsibility for bringing them into being, and how can they be countered? With Ryan Skinnell.

006 // The role of the police in 21st century communities

Jul 22, 2018 Salon

What does — and what should — a modern police force do? How can police and communities work together to build trust? With Elle Washburn.

005 // Challenges to privacy in a connected future

Jun 8, 2018 Salon

What are the greatest risks to our privacy and security, and how can we address them? With Siva Ananmalay.

After Coyote Creek, Is San Jose Ready for Future Floods?

May 31, 2018 Writing SPUR Urbanism

In the aftermath of the 2017 Coyote Creek floods in San Jose, what improvements have government organizations made to ensure it won't happen again? For spur.org.