Why Parts of the Rust Belt Love Donald Trump
National pride, not economic dislocation, fuels the current wave of right-wing populism.
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People Are Distressed, Not Communities
By measuring place, the Distressed Communities Index does a poor job of assessing people.
What the Rust Belt Can Teach Us About White Flight, Gentrification, and Brain Drain
With a focus on why people leave, we ignore at least half of the migration story.
How Can Rust Belt Cities Attract More Immigrants?
Communities might roll out the red carpet for the foreign-born, but the more welcoming disposition doesn't do the trick.
The Political Geography of Market Urbanism
The later the economic boom, the greater the municipal area.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Is Economic Development
In Europe, women are valued for their fertility, not productivity.
Demographic Decline in Atlantic Canada: It’s the Economy, Stupid
Atlantic Canada is reportedly dying. I'll spend this week explaining why that isn't the case.
Robert Putnam Is Wrong About Social Capital
Too much social capital—not too little—is driving a wedge of income inequality between Americans.