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Economically, riots endure
Jun 1, 2020
While every moment of social upheaval is unique, history suggests long recovery periods for economies wracked by violent uprisings.
What can the government do to revitalize distressed neighborhoods?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 1, 2020
Politicians like to use tax incentives, but are they effective?
Activists propose reforming policing by cutting budgets
Jun 1, 2020
In a lot of cities, policing eats up a big chunk of the general fund.
Businesses speak out on injustice, close stores amid protests over George Floyd killing
by
Nova Safo
Jun 1, 2020
Target, Amazon and Apple are among the larger companies who have acknowledged the injustice driving protests.
Private insurance companies can play a powerful role in reforming police practices
by
David Brancaccio
, Daniel Shin
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 1, 2020
Police insurers wants to make sure that the departments they cover minimize risk for liability.
The Minnesota Freedom Fund raises donations to bail out protesters
by
Janet Nguyen
Jun 1, 2020
The organization has been fighting against the concept of cash bail.
Understanding "the hidden costs of police misconduct" for cities nationwide
Jun 1, 2020
"You have cities out there borrowing money to pay off judgments because of brutal and corrupt police officers," said Marc Morial of the National Urban League.
For public good, not for profit.
FBI says new data on police use of force is coming this summer
Jun 1, 2020
The FBI also says that just over 40% of law enforcement officers are contributing to the National Use-of-Force Data Collection.
How Latino Immigrants "saved the American city"
by
Amy Scott
Dec 26, 2019
In his new book, A.K. Sandoval-Strausz argues that Latino Immigrants played a major role in urban revitalization.