Medical Tourism Is Booming in Mexico
As health-care costs balloon in the U.S., more and more Americans are crossing the border to seek out routine medical care.
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The Potential Ramifications of Trump’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan
The president's proposed $1 trillion infrastructure investment could heat up the debate around the role of the federal government in local planning and policy.
Breaking the Drought in Food Deserts
What happens when a grocery store opens in an inner-city neighborhood?
How Urbanism Can Help Houston Recover From Hurricane Harvey
Here are three policies that officials should adopt to help the sprawling city keep housing affordable after a terrible storm.
California’s Cannabis Industry Moves Out of the Shadows and Into the Flames
In the aftermath of California's devastating wildfires, cannabis producers are struggling to overcome decimated crops and a lack of federal support.
Is Casual Surveillance the Future of Capitalism?
Amazon Echo is always listening. Amazon Key invites companies into your home. But who exactly is surveilling whom?
Companies That Exploit Disabled People Have a Friend in Jeff Sessions
Right before Christmas, the Department of Justice rescinded key protections for disabled workers.
Clicker Games, Capitalism, and the End of Work
Compelling without being any fun, the mindless minimalism of clicker games provides a futuristic look at the present.
How Corporations Use History to Their Advantage
Companies can reach into their archives to reaffirm their culture and demonstrate a differentiating legacy.
Bitcoin Is Coming to Your Bodega
Want to grab some Bitcoin with your beer? Bitcoin teller machines across the country are making that a reality.