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‘My Language Is My Language, But I’m a Vermonter’

vtVermont has accepted thousands of refugees over the years, boosting the population and the economy. A debate over accepting Syrians put the state to the test.

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America’s Most ‘Anti’ Election Ever

anti-electionI contributed to this story with reporting from Philadelphia. It’s about Election Day across the country. I followed Rev. Alyn Waller, a black minister.

As the nation voted on Election Day, we revealed what we’re against much more clearly than what we’re for.

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Hillary Clinton’s Urban Agenda

hillaryclinton_1400_629_80Her ambitious plan for cities would build on her husband’s legacy. How much of it could she get done?

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How Hostile Poll-Watchers Could Hand Pennsylvania to Trump

pollwatcher-picThe state’s unique rules make it vulnerable to Election Day mischief. In a tight race, that could help Donald Trump.

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Trump Bashing 101

jebHumbled on the campaign trail, Jeb Bush brought some energy—and a few one-liners—to his first teaching appearance at Harvard.

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Will Cleveland Merge With the City Next Door?

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When a city can’t survive, who saves it?

A decision in the next month could put Cleveland and East Cleveland on a path to regional cooperation. Here’s what’s in it for them.

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Charlie Sykes’ Air War

sykes picHow one of the most influential #NeverTrumpers is battling his party’s nominee and questioning some long-held beliefs.

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Will Urban Renewal Ever End?

Next-City-Urban-Renewal-Gargagliano-1_1400_933_80Boston was scarred by eminent domain 50 years ago. Now it’s debating whether to wind down City Hall’s urban renewal program. But it takes extraordinary effort to rein in extraordinary power.

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RNC in Cleveland: Fear in the convention hall, but not in Cleveland’s streets

IMG_7793Highlights from the RNC’s final evening, including Trump’s speech and the scene around town.

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The Suburb That Could Flip the House

M B-W LevittownWhether Democrats can reclaim Pennsylvania’s competitive 8th District comes down to one question: What do voters there think of Donald Trump?

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