This One Is Going to Hurt: Dallas Police and Fire Pension Issue Is Unfair for Almost Everyone

Editor's note: As 2016 draws to a close, we asked our reporters to reflect on some of the most interesting stories they covered this year.Every now and then, I try not to pay attention to the news. Like when I’m doing laundry.On July 7, my laundry plans went south when a text message popped up: “officer low sick.”Jolted, I asked, "What?" The officer, who has always given me solid information, replied, “low sick=died.” A protest in downtown Dallas had turned to horror.Like the rest of Dallas and the country, I turned on the TV, mouth agape. Then, like the rest of my colleagues, I went to work.  Continue reading...

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