In Working Class Country, A Changing Economy Isn’t Pulling Everyone Along
Nov 3, 2016
“We’re not giving these people a plan B," says Matthew McManus, a 26-year-old aircraft mechanic in West Virginia.
Projects
Portrait of An American Voter
What are the biggest issues facing voters ahead of Election Day? To find out, The Takeaway talked with individuals in each of the 15 county types identified by the American Communities Project.
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U.S. Military Communities Stand on The Frontlines of America's Battle with PTSD
Oct 31, 2016About 9.7 million people in 89 counties live in “Military Post” communities across the country. A father of a deceased veteran explains how his area is fighting PTSD. -
Mormon Voters Divided on Public Health Threats
Oct 31, 2016Salt Lake City and parts of Utah have some of the worst air quality in the world, but conservative Mormon politicians have been hesitant to address it. That could change soon. -
In the African American South, A Holistic Approach to Fighting Poverty
Oct 31, 2016One activist in Richmond, Virginia, says that a living wage will help lift people out of poverty. -
Graying America Struggles Under the Weight of Economic Pressure
Oct 31, 2016The number of homeless seniors is expected to double between 2010 and 2050 , even though older adults are working longer. -
Native Tribes Fight for Equality Ahead of 2016 Election
Oct 31, 2016Whether it's issues of sovereignty or access to quality education, Native Americans aren't staying silent this election season. -
American Communities Project: Analyzing the Complexities of the U.S. Electorate
Oct 31, 2016When every single county in America has been mapped and assigned a “community type” based on different demographics, what can the data tell us about the election? -
As Election Approaches, Border Towns Worry About TPP
Oct 30, 2016In El Paso, Texas, one immigration advocate is concerned that the Trans-Pacific Partnership could damage her hometown, and sister city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. -
In Urban Suburbs, A History of Segregation Endures
Oct 30, 2016"It’s almost like there’s these invisible lines."
