Democracy in America
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Democracy in America
It's Betting Season for America's Mayors
This football season, some go all in
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Democracy in America
What Citizens Add to Planning
The people who live in a place often have fresh ideas about how to make it better
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Democracy in America
Fixing a City by Dividing It Up
Escondido is almost half Latino, but has elected only one Hispanic city councilman in 120 years. A new lawsuit aims to change that
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Democracy in America
The Dumbest Local Politics Scandals of 2011
Forget Congress. For real stupidity in government, look closer to home.
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Democracy in America
Glendale Residents Reluctantly Let Go of Their Astroturf
The California town has banned plastic lawns over environmental concerns
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Democracy in America
L.A.'s Bike Lane Blues
After two coats of paint, a new bike lane in Los Angeles is struggling to take hold
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Democracy in America
Free Federal Money May Doom a Transit Center in Troy
The city's Tea Party mayor opposes the $8.5 million proposal because it will be completely paid for by Washington
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Democracy in America
Chicago Asks Students to Help It Be More Transparent
A new Northwestern course starting in January tasks undergraduates with shining a light on city government
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Democracy in America
At Crosswalks, Should Drivers Have to Be Mind Readers?
Ann Arbor, Mich., grapples with redefining a law that forces drivers to stop if a pedestrian even appears to be approaching a crossing
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Democracy in America
Parkour Is Not a Crime (Except When It Is)
Florida communities move to ban the urban sport
