American Futures

A look at how Columbus' economy is faring as part of our 'American Futures' series.

We’re continuing our American Futures series with The Atlantic’s James Fallows this week. Kai and James have been traveling across the U.S. looking at how small towns are living and working in a new economy. Next stop: Mississippi to the city of Columbus — A town with a long history in the South. How much do you know […]

A look at how one Mississippi town is bringing factory jobs back from overseas.

The Atlantic's Deb Fallows talks regional differences in how we say hello.

A town in Georgia has a unique problem. Too many skilled high school graduates and not enough jobs.

The cities of Greenville, Greer, and Spartanburg, S.C., traditionally rose and fell with the textile industry.

The city of Redlands, Calif., boomed with the orange business. And even though many of the groves are gone, some hope oranges will still play a big role in the city's future.