Beside a Vast Graveyard, a New City Rises in Haiti
Haiti's earthquake shattered several cities, but it also birthed another.
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A Universal Basic Income Might Hurt Poor People More Than Help
Research finds that paying for a universal basic income would likely mean cutting welfare, food stamps, and the Earned Income Tax Credit.
How the Government Shutdown Crippled HUD’s Public Records System
Members of the public can no longer submit requests via the Department of Housing and Urban Development's website or track their status.
Butterfly Farming Is Helping Indigenous East Africans Save Their Forests
In Kenya and Tanzania, native communities are capitalizing on the insect business to ditch the ecologically damaging and illegal logging trade.
Trump’s Shutdown Illustrated the Ramifications of Minimizing Government
The shutdown was also consistent with a goal long sought by a subset of the Republican Party that wants to dismantle the government.
López Obrador Takes on Corruption and Poverty in Mexico Through Austerity
The president has proposed cutting the salaries of public officials, including his own, slashing federal budgets, and laying off 70 percent of non-unionized federal workers.
The Key to Stopping Deforestation May Lie in Reducing Inequality
New research has found that higher levels of inequality lead to more deforestation, whereas better equality leads to better forest protections.
Could Medicaid for All Work as a Path to Universal Coverage?
A new study suggests that states already have broad legal authority to expand Medicaid access.
Can the Green New Deal Really Meet America’s Energy Needs Without Fossil Fuels?
Anything is possible, if you're willing to pay the price.
What Airbnb Does to Renters, Employees, and Cities
A recent study argues that cities need to start treating Airbnb like any other hotel business, and regulate it accordingly.