In a country constituted of immigrants and the progeny of immigrants, immigration is surprisingly thorny issue in America. It is often said …
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Crime of the century? The words conjure up thoughts of a single shocking offense, a crime so appalling it stands out above …
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When I first learned of the ghost towns of New Jersey, I could hardly believe it. How could a state with more …
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By Crist Roy. Flying is the fastest and most convenient form of transportation, but when you realize you’ve missed your flight, it’s …
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The Blue Ridge Parkway follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the states of North Carolina and Virginia. It is …
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The $2 trillion infrastructure plan President Biden introduced last week earmarks $80 billion to improve and expand the nation’s railways. The White …
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For those of us who enjoy classic television, few shows hold such a warm place in our hearts as The Andy Griffith …
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Sandbagged: How a Hapless Ex-Con Got Blamed for the 1993 Flood in West Quincy, MO
For three months in the spring and summer of 1993 rain pounded the Mississippi River basin relentlessly. From Minnesota to Missouri, rivers …
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In early autumn of 1903, something bizarre and terrifying happened in the town of Van Meter, Iowa. People have been talking about …
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Springtime Doesn’t Last Forever: The Rise and Fall of the Indoor Shopping Mall in Minneapolis, MN
There are innovations that, when we first experience them, are so striking, so clearly a terrific idea, that we cannot conceive of …