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Latinos to Boycott Census?
A report on the growing movements in some Latino communities to boycott the 2010 Census, and the possible consequences of both Latino participation and non-participation in the count. (keep reading…) -
Speeding Up U.S. High-Speed Rail Development
High-speed rail is becoming more of a reality as the Obama administration announces where the first round of federal grants is headed. (keep reading…) -
Houston Bans Inflatables (and Other Fun Distractions)
No more roadside giant gorillas, strobe lights or “whirligigs” in Houston as a new ordinance kicks into effect banning “attention-getting devices.”
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Who Will Lead New Orleans?
A NOLA local and former political consultant provides some historical context for New Orleans’ ongoing mayoral primary, as well as a list of resources for those interested in learning more.
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A Resolution to Charity’s Case
Louisiana wins a ruling against FEMA to collect $475 million to rebuild Charity Hospital, but it’s still not clear what form it will take. Plus, a re-posting of reporter Brentin Mock’s 2008 magazine feature about Charity’s struggles to rebuild.
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Curb That Smog
Hamida Kinge interviews the American Lung Association’s Janice Nolen, who weighs in on the E.P.A.‘s recent efforts to impose limits on a persistent, dangerous urban nemesis: smog.
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Worst Fears Realized
Ariella Cohen remembers a reporting trip to Haiti, during which an international aid consultant expressed her fears of an earthquake. Plus, a republished feature article from Issue 21 about the hurricane-ravaged cities of New Orleans and Gonaives, which Cohen wrote after her visit. (keep reading…) -
Looking Ahead, Looking Back
What will 2010 bring to Next American City, urban policy wonks, and cities in general? For starters, look back at 2009. (keep reading…) -
An Old-Fashioned Name and a Brand-New Concept
An online-only newspaper, the Texas Tribune, takes wing, focusing less on car crashes and more on the politics and policies of the Lone Star State. (keep reading…) -
The Weekly Buzz
A roundup of news from cities around the country. This week: Stimulus money for geothermal power in Reno, America’s most toxic cities, and hope for a streetcar system in Charlotte. (keep reading…) - Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
