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China’s Singles Have Had It
In a country where laws often penalize the unmarried, a “singles rights” movement is gaining steam.
The Swedish City That Asked Its Banks for an Ultimatum
If Gothenburg doesn’t meet its climate and social goals, its lending banks will charge it a fine — at the city’s request.
How One Nigerian State Overcame Vaccine Hesitancy and Eradicated Polio
As much of Nigeria struggles to contain a polio outbreak, traditional leaders in Cross River have made sure their local constituents embrace the vaccine.
The Whimsical Skywalks of Rotterdam
By connecting the city’s rooftops, the floating bridges pay homage to under-appreciated urban spaces.
Evanston, Illinois Is the First City to Offer Reparations to Black Residents
In “an extraordinarily commendable first step,” families whose descendants experienced housing discrimination can receive $25,000.
No College? No Problem
“Skills-based hiring” is catching on as fewer employers require college diplomas, a major step toward shrinking the racial wealth gap.
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A New Generation of Black Farmers Is Cultivating Self-Determination
By going back to the land, Black farmers are resuming a journey toward “food sovereignty” that began centuries ago.
A Black-Owned Beach Is Returned to Its Owners after 97 Years
The waterfront property, seized in 1924, is being given back to the family that originally bought it. It’s now worth $75 million.
Black Churches Are Turning Vaccine Skeptics Into Believers
Public health and church officials have turned the shots into a Sunday ritual.
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The Case of the Vanishing Cafeteria Tray
Once a staple of communal dining, food trays are disappearing — along with a harmful human impulse.
You’ve Got Mail from Timbuktu
Anyone can receive a postcard from this city rumored to be at the edge of the earth — and support a post-tourism economy in the process.
Home Is Where the Art Is
In Düsseldorf, revenues from sales of works by famous artists are used to buy apartments for those who need them most.
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