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The Good (City) Life: Why New York's Life Expectancy Is the Highest in the Nation
As the age of death rises in New York City, the "urban health penalty" myth is dying.
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This Homegrown Youth Movement is Occupying Italy
Centri sociali are Italy's utopian answer to Occupy Wall Street—only the government isn't kicking them out.
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Images from Centri Sociali, Italy's Answer to Occupy Wall Street
Throughout Italian cities, a homegrown youth movement is afoot. Here are some scenes from their urban utopia.
Environment
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Are Going Mainstream
Governments and manufacturers have taken a Field of Dreams approach to charging infrastructure, with stations everywhere from IKEA to Cracker Barrel.
Cities
Regional Planning Is the New City Planning
What you do over there affects me over here.
Education
Is Sixth Grade the Key to Ending the Dropout Crisis?
Students moving from fifth to sixth grade experience a significant drop in achievement.
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Harnessing the Untapped Energy in Water Pipes
Sometimes, instead of designing away wasted energy, it's easier to repurpose it.
Environment
Bus Systems Are Miles Ahead on Green Transport Technology
Cities are switching over diesel clunkers not just to natural gas or hybrid buses, but to fully electric vehicles.
Cities
Goodbye, Sidewalks: London Planners Break Down Boundaries Between Cars and Pedestrians
Londoners learn how to share the street without barriers to keep vehicles and pedestrians apart.
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The Revolution Will Not Be Winterized: OWS and Martyr Politics
One-upping "fair-weather" Occupy Wall Streeters with hypothermia isn't just unhealthy, it's also terrible politics.
Culture
FBI Expands its Definition of Rape—Will We Take It Seriously Now?
The FBI's new rape definition may mean crime statistics are about to skyrocket, but our culture's tolerance of rape could plummet.
Education
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A City Education: Two Sides to Every School's Story
A recent college grad transitions from student journalist to City Year corps member.
Education
Occupy LAUSD Movement Hits the Streets to Demand Education Justice
Occupy Los Angeles has teamed up with education supporters to form Occupy LAUSD, a movement to protest school distric policies.
Education
Are Digital Media Labs the Libraries of the Future?
Could a digital media lab in downtown Chicago be the library of the future?
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On Wednesday Night, the Rest of the 99 Percent Showed Up
Last night's march in downtown Manhattan brought the diversity Occupy Wall Street needed.
Education
Why Teachers in High-Minority Schools Are Paid Less
Federal data shows that teachers in minority schools are being paid $2,500 less than teachers working in whiter areas. Here's why.
Education
Four Lessons Teachers Can Learn from Jay-Z
Most teachers dismiss Jay-Z because of his hustler past, but there's plenty to learn from his massive success.
Education
Collaborative Effort Targets STEM Teacher Shortage
100Kin10 needs all hands on deck to bring 100,000 excellent STEM teachers into classrooms over the next decade.
