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A Report from Occupied Territory

By James Baldwin On April 17, 1964, in Harlem, New York City, a young salesman, father of two, left a customer’s apartment and went into the streets. There was a great commotion in the streets, which, especially since it was … Continue reading

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Cities Might Not Be as Prepared as They Think for a Bioterrorism Attack

By John Metcalfe Imagine that a small group of terrorists deliberately infect themselves with smallpox and then walk around London, spreading it to the populace. How much could the terrible disease proliferate before the world realized something was amiss? This … Continue reading

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Many cities face long waits to regain lost jobs

By Tim Mullaney Most U.S. cities won’t regain all the local jobs lost in the recession until 2015 or later. Top performers: College towns, oil centers, military base communities. More than half of all U.S. metro areas won’t regain the … Continue reading

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The Most Dangerous Cities in America

Originally posted on 24/7 Wall St.:
After falling for five consecutive years, the number of violent crimes across the United States rose by 1.2% in 2012. Based on data published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the increase was even…

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