Adolfo Carrion

Constitutional Experts: Obama's 'Czars' Are Perfectly Legal

latimes.com | Joe Markman | Posted 10.06.2009 | Politics


In Senate testimony, constitutional experts say the president has the right to appoint independent advisers as long as the distinction between practic...

Our Shadowy Government: Czars, Health Reform, And Bush's Resurgence

Harry Moroz | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics


Harry Moroz

Criticism of Obama and the czar "system" is overblown. In fact, a czar's power comes not from dictatorial authority, but from humble restraint.

Real Progress, 30 Years in the Making

Angela Glover Blackwell | Posted 08.24.2009 | Politics


Angela Glover Blackwell

For the first time, I can see that the fight for equitable food access is winnable.

Green Shoots, Urban Policy Edition

Harry Moroz | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics


Harry Moroz

Though this is less robust a beginning than urban policy advocates might have liked, Obama will address the Urban and Metropolitan Policy Roundtable, which demonstrates his continued commitment to cities.

White House Official's Home Repairs Questioned

AP | KAREN MATTHEWS | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics


NEW YORK — The new White House director of urban affairs hired an architect for his own home at the same time that a project the architect was w...

Adolfo Carrion Engaged In 'Pay To Play' As Bronx Borough President: NY Daily News

NY Daily News | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics


The man who is President Obama's newly minted urban czar pocketed thousands of dollars in campaign cash from city developers whose projects he approve...

Adolfo Carrion Named Urban Affairs Director By Obama

AP | Posted 03.22.2009 | Politics


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday named a New York City politician to a new White House post coordinating urban affairs. Bronx Bo...