After a lawsuit failed to stop the crosswalk’s removal, caused by a threat to funding, some residents called its replacement a consolation that ignores a larger fight in the state.
Aidan Johnstone
Aidan Johnstone is an Austin-based reporting fellow. Born and raised in Plantation, Florida, he's a senior at Northwestern University, majoring in journalism and political science. He worked for CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, covering international affairs, and CNN International's First Move, covering international business. His business policy reporting on Capitol Hill was featured in Tech Policy Press and United Press International. He also contributed to several ProPublica investigations, primarily related to the FDA's oversight of drug manufacturers and medical technology. In his free time, he enjoys reading, solving crosswords and attending live music events.