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Three American Towns in the Age of Trump
Three American Towns in the Age of Trump
There are stories from “Flyover Country” seldom heard by people who know these places only from 30,000 feet. These are letters from…
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Mar 1, 2017
Chapter 12: Cedar Rapids
High School Politics: A Change in the Weather
High School Politics: A Change in the Weather
After the presidential election, the tension in the nation has showed up everywhere — even in the local high school
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Jul 6, 2017
Chapter Eleven: Cedar Rapids
In the Middle of America, a City Where Muslims Feel Welcome
In the Middle of America, a City Where Muslims Feel Welcome
Why Cedar Rapids? History provides some clues
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Jun 5, 2017
Chapter Ten: McAllen
Along the Border
Along the Border
Yes, there is a fence and it does more than keep people out
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May 12, 2017
Chapter Nine: Cedar Rapids
Corn and Pigs, Politics and Policy
Corn and Pigs, Politics and Policy
A farmer with a weather eye on trade, regulations, and environmental rules
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May 5, 2017
Chapter Eight: Youngstown
Letter from Youngstown
Letter from Youngstown
We’re back in Youngstown and asked Jordyn Grzelewski to update us on the stories she and her colleagues at the Vindicator have been…
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Apr 27, 2017
Chapter Seven: McAllen
Do Not Sign the Form, the Nun Told Edid
Do Not Sign the Form, the Nun Told Edid
And Edid obeyed the Nun, ignored her lawyer and risked being sent back to Mexico
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Apr 20, 2017
Chapter Six: Cedar Rapids
Even at a Middle School, Ripples from a Tense Election
Even at a Middle School, Ripples from a Tense Election
Their headscarves didn’t use to draw comments. Now they do. But these girls are not leaving
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Apr 6, 2017
Chapter Five: A Long Time Ago
A Trip Up the River of Time
A Trip Up the River of Time
To understand Youngstown, Cedar Rapids and McAllen you need to look at the past, in their newspapers…beginning over a hundred years ago
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Mar 29, 2017
Chapter Four: McAllen
The Migrant’s Story: What Sister Norma Heard
The Migrant’s Story: What Sister Norma Heard
Congressmen miss a lot when they tour the border in McAllen, Texas, where the president wants to build his wall
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Mar 22, 2017
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