Urban Edge
When “Diverse” Neighborhoods Are More Segregated Than They Appear
Even when residents of different races live near each, their lives may not overlap in meaningful ways.
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How Foreign-Born Residents Benefit City Economies
Nearly a quarter of Houston’s population was born abroad, giving the city greater access to foreign trade.
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Should the Census add more choices on gender?
Starting in 2000, the Census offered more flexible choices when it comes to race. Should it offer broader choices on gender too?
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Turf Wars: What racial boundaries tell us about 311 calls in the city
By analyzing nearly 8 million 311 reports in New York City, researchers paint a portrait of what drives local tensions.
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Why there’s a disconnect between Texas voters and their lawmakers
Increasingly, Texans and their elected officials aren't seeing eye-to-eye. That's not just a coincidence.
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