Uber vs. taxi

Steve Schlickman, executive director of the Urban Transportation Center, discusses competition between Uber and the taxi industry in Washington Jewish Week.

“Old services need to merge with what rideshare is doing. Cabs need to be deregulated – that’s how we level the playing field.”

Steve Schlickman, executive director of the Urban Transportation Center, on competition between Uber and the taxi industry, Nov. 4 Washington Jewish Week

“The case for closing women’s prisons is built on the experiences of formerly incarcerated women and activists who recognize that women who are mothers and community builders can find their way forward when they respected and supported.”

Patricia O’Brien, associate professor of social work, advocates for the elimination of all women’s prisons in the U.S., Nov. 6 Washington Post

“Minimum wage has enough support, I think it will go ahead and pass.”

Dick Simpson, professor of political science, on the likely fate of an advisory referendum approved Nov. 4 by voters, Nov. 5 RedEye