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Tim McDonnell The government pours billions into fighting fires but skimps on cheap, proven methods for stopping megafires before they start.
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Endorsement of the Day: Jesus Christ Weighs in on the North Miami Mayor's Race
The divine right of North Miami mayors.
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Man Refuses to Stop Drone-Spying on Seattle Woman
Is this legal?
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In 2012, Extreme Weather Drove More Than 30 Million People From Their Homes
The majority were displaced by flooding from monsoons and typhoons in Asia.
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Does Every City Need A Chief Resilience Officer?
The Rockefeller Foundation plans to fund positions in 100 cities worldwide.
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How Congress Can Help Rust Belt Cities Attract (and Keep) High-Skill Immigrants
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Mayor of the Day: Bobby Tufts, Age 4
This is what happens when you choose your mayor by drawing names from a hat.
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The Correlation Between Gun Deaths and the Assault Weapons Ban
According to new data, gun deaths declined the fastest when the federal law was in place.
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How to Resurrect an Urban School District
Cincinnati has improved students' test scores by fostering cooperation between teachers, administrators, and local community service organizations.
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Does Michigan's Emergency-Manager Law Hurt Black Citizens Disproportionately?
"It totally decimates democracy."
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New York City May Let Non-Citizens Vote
It would be the first major U.S. city to do so.
