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View of he Laura Ingalls Wilder homestead, just outside De Smet, South Dakota. Wilder chronicled her childhood in this part of the country in her 'Little House' books, and one of her daughters became a noted journalist. In De Smet a new journalistic experiment is underway. (All photos by Deborah and James Fallows)

James Fallows
July 8, 2021

A local paper with a longer history than its home state suddenly shut its doors, for good, during the pandemic. How an entire community willed a new publication into existence--and avoided becoming one more American "news desert."

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Press

Creating a Sense of Us

Shelli Stockton
July 8, 2021

James and Deborah Fallows discuss the role of libraries in expanding community engagement, the impact of immigrants in revitalizing communities, and how some communities are rebounding from the decline in…

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Economic Development

Exposing What was Already Present

Ben Speggen
July 7, 2021

The pandemic provides an opportunity to focus on justice and equity in Erie, Pennsylvania.

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HBO Documentary

‘Our Towns’ Viewer Response Roundup

Ben Speggen
June 29, 2021

Viewers respond to 'Our Towns' HBO documentary.

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Local Institutions

Learning from a Prairie State

James Fallows
June 28, 2021

Small cities, potentially big lessons. What a state that is home to 800,000 people can demonstrate to the country as a whole.

Erie Pennsylvania's Refugee Owned Businesses 2021

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Economic Development

Erie Celebrates World Refugee Day with New Film, Publishes Directory of Refugee-Owned Businesses

Ben Speggen
June 27, 2021

Erie Celebrates World Refugee Day with New Film, Publishes Directory of Refugee-Owned Businesses

MenajErie Studio presents Meet Erie Part 3 Cultural Impact

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Economic Development

Creating and Reimagining Community through a Crisis

Ben Speggen
June 8, 2021

A look at the impact of Covid-19 on the culture sector in Erie, Pennsylvania.

James Fallows, Deborah Fallows, Steven Ascher, and Jeanne Jordan at Jefferson Educational Society Global Summit 12

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Civic Life

“Our Towns:” From the Pages to the Screen

Ben Speggen
June 8, 2021

The filmmakers and writers discuss the story of "Our Towns" at JES Global Summit.

aerial look at Charleston, West Virginia

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Economic Development

Revitalizing Charleston, West Virginia Brick by Brick

Ben Speggen
June 4, 2021

Revitalizing Charleston, West Virginia Brick by Brick

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Local Journalism

The Editor Behind the Story of ‘Own Towns’

James Fallows
May 26, 2021

Few people outside the publishing world knew of Dan Frank. Many benefitted from his vision, and skill—including anyone visiting this site.

Students on university campus at tree-planting event

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Civic Life

‘New Old Ideas’: A Modern CCC

James Fallows
May 24, 2021

American history doesn't repeat, but it rhymes. Crises keep cropping up—and so do ideas and solutions. Many innovations from the 1930s have new relevance for the post-pandemic 2020s. Here is an example, and the thinking behind it.

Three people holding shovels planting trees.

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Trees

A Plan to Grow 90,000 Trees in Los Angeles

James Fallows
May 17, 2021

Using tree planting as an axis to connect job creation, climate sustainability, urban renewal, and economic equity and inclusion.

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Media

HBO’s “Our Towns” Documentary Shows Off Small-Town Beauty

Shelli Stockton
May 11, 2021

Deborah and James Fallows join Tamron Hall to discuss their expansive perspective on America. Watch the interview here.

Dwight Eisenhower receiving a report on the nation's transportation needs, in 1955.

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Transportation

Learning from Eisenhower (and Lincoln): A Grand Bargain on Transportation

Christopher Leinberger and Patrick Doherty
May 11, 2021

Two Republican presidents—Abraham Lincoln, and Dwight Eisenhower—offered bold new approaches to transportation as part of their national strategy. A proposal