Dustin Tyler Joyce

What the MTA can do to improve riders’ experiences during necessary shutdowns

The MTA is shutting down a section of the G train for 12 consecutive weekends starting Saturday, 6 July, to carry out necessary repairs. While I applaud the MTA’s efforts, I offer some suggestions on what the agency can do to mitigate inconvenience to riders during this time. Continue reading »

To secure its voting rights, grant D.C. statehood

Of course residents of the District of Columbia deserve full voting representation in both houses of Congress. And the best way to achieve this is by making D.C. a state. Continue reading »

A Deseret Industries thrift store in Sacramento.

Is Deseret Industries choosing the right by avoiding Obamacare?

Deseret Industries is cutting associates’ hours to avoid Obamacare’s mandate of employer-sponsored health coverage. D.I. says doing so will allow it to serve more people. But is it the right choice? Continue reading »

Model Program | Akron, Ohio | Savings Communities

The United States Conference of Mayors’ DollarWI$E campaign for financial education constantly sought other organizations with which it could partner to support local financial literacy initiatives and launch new efforts. In 2008, DollarWI$E had the opportunity to partner with America Saves, an impressive nationwide effort headed by the Consumer Federation of America. As explained on its … Continue reading »

2008 Partnerships

This was the 2008 edition of the yearbook profiling the local financial education efforts of cities that participated in The United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) DollarWI$E campaign. This publication, like the other editions of Partnerships, was a team effort. I handled the design and layout, along with compiling information, gathering photography, and final editing. One … Continue reading »