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When you think of the worst drought in the Southeastern region of the U.S., you tend to think of the Dust Bowl and Depression. You wouldn’t think it was happening today.
But that’s exactly what’s going on. In Atlanta, the city’s main reservoir at Lake Lanier will be completely dry within 4 months without [...]
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Baltimore development falters
As part of the economic downturn caused by the burst of the housing and construction bubble, the city of Baltimore finds itself struggling to maintain momentum in its redevelopment program. Many residents come from working class and middle class backgrounds, although there has been growth in financial services and the jobs supplied by the city’s [...]
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Las colonias de los EEUU
Today’s New York Times features a story on the colonias of south Texas – communities where the homes are half-built and are only recently gaining access to water systems, electricity, and paved roads. The Times report focuses on the growth and determination of the residents of these neighborhoods, who appear akin to [...]
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