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As Washington Looks the Other Way, Are Big Cities on Their Own?
Recent mayoral elections turned on class than race as multi-ethnic coalitions focused on the economy. With further federal help unlikely, are big cities on their own?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenElections for Mayor in Detroit, New York and Boston turned more on class than race this month as multi-ethnic coalitions focused on economic recovery. With further help unlikely to come from Washington, are America's big cities now on their own? Also, tornados slam the Midwest, and how recycling and re-use drive the global economy.
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3 storiesTornados Slam the Midwest
Scores of tornados hit seven midwestern states yesterday, leaving paths of death and destruction. Alex Rusciano is news producer and reporter for Peoria Public Radio .
Read the story8 minAs Washington Looks the Other Way, Are Big Cities on Their Own?
Detroit, New York and Boston are very different cities with something in common: local politics are undergoing historic change. This month, all three elected populist new mayors, who focused on unemployment and income inequality. Race wasn't an issue at all.
Read the story35 minWhere Recycled Stuff Goes: Inside the Global Trash Trade
"In an age of conspicuous consumption, the global recycling business has taken on the burden of cleaning up what you don't want and turning it into something you can't wait to buy." That's from a new book about an essential aspect of globalization that's mostly hidden from view.
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