Sara Johnson
Sara Johnson is a fellow at The Atlantic Cities.
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Drowning Was the Largest Cause of Death From Superstorm Sandy
A new report examines the human toll of the hurricane.
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America's Biggest and Fastest-Growing Cities
8 of the country's 15 fastest-growing cities are in Texas.
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Designing Apps for Astronauts and Chicken Farmers
NASA announces the winners of its International Space Apps Challenge.
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The New Geography of Teen Mothers
A look at why birth rates vary so dramatically across states.
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Where Do Schools Spend the Most Per Kid?
New York spends three times as much money per student as Utah.
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America's Declining Teen Birth Rate, Explained in 3 Charts
Contraception access remains vitally important.
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The Truth About the Fecal Matter the CDC Found in Atlanta's Public Pools
Only you can prevent your municipal swimming pool from being filled with poo.
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Today's California Supreme Court Decision Gives Cities the Right to Shut Down Marijuana Dispensaries
The ruling came down to concerns over land use, not weed.
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Map of the Day: The Geography of Unmarried Mothers
Flagstaff, Arizona, had the highest share of new mothers that were unmarried and Cheyenne, Wyoming, had the lowest.
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How to Build an Urban Icon ... Out of LEGOs
Brick City, released today, offers models of buildings and infrastructure that span continents.
