Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson has a solution to the problems of border violence and high taxes – legalizing marijuana. The two-term Republican is considering a run for president in 2012 and has been called the “next Ron Paul.” Plus, the role of governments and businesses in promoting illegal immigration; the new Taxi commissioner David Yassky; and environmental journalist Andrew Revkin.
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Ralph Gardner, Jr. is the Urban Gardner columnist for the Wall Street Journal's new "Greater New York" section. In his new column, he says most taxi riders ignore the backseat televisions.
TLC
Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission David Yassky discusses his new job and answers questions from cabbies.
Earth Month: Back to Nature
Andrew Revkin, author and New York Times Dot Earth blogger, continues his weekly April visits to talk about environmental issues. This week: How we can rediscover nature and use our connection to the environment to forge better individual practices.
Event: Revkin will be appearing tonight at “What Can We Do?”, a major transatlantic conversation about the latest on global warming, the Copenhagen climate talks, and policy options for the future. Click here for information and tickets.
Border Politics
Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico (R), is proposing to legalize marijuana as a solution to the problems of border violence and high taxes. He is also considering a possible 2012 run for the presidency.
Open Phones: Immigration Terminology
The terms we use when we talk about immigration are loaded and contentious. We want you to propose new language. Avoiding terms such as "undocumented" or "illegal," how would you describe immigrants living in this country?
Somerset County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Monmouth County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Morris County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Ocean County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Orange County, New York
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Other Counties
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
We couldn't make a page for every single county with WNYC listeners, but we'd still love to hear from you. Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add you story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Passaic County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Hudson County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Union County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Rockland County, New York
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Middlesex County, New Jersey
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Westchester County, New York
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Fairfield County, Connecticut
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Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Essex County, New Jersey
Listen to the segment here!
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Suffolk County, New York
Listen to the Segment here!
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Nassau County, New York
Listen to the segment here!
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?
Bergen County, New Jersey
Listen to the segment here!
Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
Tell us about change that matters in your community. Here are some possible questions to answer. Add your story to the comments below!
How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
Do you have a story about change in your own life over the last decade that you think represents a larger trend?
What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?