Unsettling Things Americans Have Learned to Ignore to Survive
1. Active shooter drills in everyday life For many Americans, active shooter drills have become a routine part of school […]
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13 Towns Frozen in Time—and Not in a Good Way
1. Cairo, Illinois Cairo sits at the strategic confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, which once made it a
America Keeps Chasing This Feeling—But It’s Already Gone
1. A Broad Middle Class That Felt Secure There was a stretch after World War II when a single income
Americans Are Leaving These States Faster Than the Data Can Keep Up
1. New Jersey New Jersey’s out-migration problem is closely tied to its famously high property taxes. Even residents with stable
These U.S. Cities Are Emptying Out—and Nobody in Charge Is Admitting It
1. Chicago, Illinois Chicago has been losing population for nearly a decade, and the trend continued into the early 2020s
These 12 Regional Customs Confuse Even Other Americans
1. Sweet Tea Being the Default Beverage In much of the South, ordering “tea” automatically means sweet tea unless you
The American Housing Shortage Is Hitting These States First
1. California California shows up first because it has been underbuilding homes for decades relative to population and job growth.