By Leah Richard As many residents of the colorful state of Louisiana will tell you, politics here is a crawfish to crack. The state voted firmly for Trump in the last election but elected the only Democrat Governor in the deep south. Like most state in the U.S., the cities tended to vote blue while... Continue Reading →
Many Americans struggle to adapt to heavy urbanization
The United States has become an increasingly urbanized society over the course of its history -- reaching a tipping point just after the turn of the 20th century when urban dwellers outnumbered rural folks for the first time in the nation’s history. New technologies and changing economics made it so that there were more job... Continue Reading →
12 years after Katrina, New Orleans is still in recovery
Perhaps the most unique city in the United States in New Orleans. A blend of Southern, French, creole, Caribbean and a plethora of other cultures, the historic city has had a place in American history like few others. In recent years, much of the focus has been on recovering from Hurricane Katrina, which in 2005... Continue Reading →