But we’re not. Instead, the effects on cities tend to be edited out or statistically minimized. An excerpt from Extreme Cities: The Peril and Promise of Urban Life in the Age of Climate Change by Ashley Dawson.
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The Danger of President Pence
A deep dive into the political rise of Mike Pence and what some fear may happen if he were to ever to become President.
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Fear of a Pence Presidency
Would things be better if Mike Pence were President? What his past political missteps tell us.
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Announcing the 2017 Longreads Member Drive
Today we’re launching the 2017 Longreads Member Drive with the goal of raising $25,000 from readers by November 16.
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Two Brothers, Two Earthquakes
On Sept. 19, 2017 a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, sending panicked residents fleeing into the streets. For two brothers the fear was familiar—they had experienced this exactly 32 years before.
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Eight Calls to the Police Couldn’t Prevent Her Murder
An examination of a domestic violence case.
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A Life on the Line
Over the course of nine hours, Cecilia Lam called the police eight times to report an “escalating domestic violence” situation. Officers showed up at her apartment multiple times. So why did she die so senselessly?
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Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades
The New York Times investigates three decades worth of sexual harassment allegations against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The Weinstein Company’s board fired Harvey Weinstein shortly after this investigation was published.
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Justin Bieber Made a New Jersey Suburb Lose Its Mind This Summer
Justin Bieber spent his summer in a quiet American suburb doing what most people do: He went to the mall, purchased beverages at Starbucks, and played basketball in a driveway. His appearances caught a community off guard and made them ravenous for gossip.
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Inside the Murky World of Essential Oils
Essential oils have become a big business, with some distributors selling their products with unfounded claims.