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Commentary: How Urban Areas Shaped the 2020 Election
Move over battleground states – cities and their suburbs were the true tipping points in the 2020 presidential contest.
Giving Cash to the Homeless
The pioneer of a program giving direct cash to homeless individuals says the results were “incredibly encouraging.”
The Safest Cities in the U.S.
Smaller cities in coastal areas tend to be among the safest in the U.S., according to a new study.
El Paso Battles Mounting Death Toll
As deaths mount in the Texas border town, one local funeral director worries large Thanksgiving gatherings could push funeral home capacity over the brink.
The 10 Most Global Cities
Beijing cracked the top five this year in a ranking of global integration.
Women Remain Underrepresented in Local Politics
While women won some notable victories in the November election, they remain severely underrepresented in mayorships and city councils.
The World’s Most Expensive Cities
Three cities tie for the highest cost of living, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
COVID Restricts Shelters as Cold Sets In
Cold-weather cities across the nation are seeking creative ways to cautiously shelter homeless people this winter.
How New York Raised and Rejected Trump
New Yorkers knew Donald Trump first – and they spurned him before many American voters did.
How Cape Town’s Climate Strategy Falls Short
The South African city is one of only 13 C40 cities in Africa, yet its latest climate strategy includes language that is self-defeating.
