Urban Edge
In Texas ‘colonias,’ third-world conditions are the norm
Some residents near the border scrape by without access to electricity or clean water
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When, exactly, do protests become riots?
Media coverage focused on “thugs” can distract from broader concerns
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It’s Scary Just How Little We Know About Local Elections
There’s no centralized hub for elections info, so key questions about democracy remain unanswered. With new funding from the Knight Foundation, we’re changing that.
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Moody’s Gives Houston Negative Outlook
The city's economy is booming, but the city's finances aren't quite as rosy
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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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