Reports From the Road: Hangar 24 and a Student-Run Farm
The variety of America, chapter 12,825
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James Fallows
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James Fallows is a longtime correspondent for The Atlantic magazine. He has reported for the magazine from around the world since the late 1970s, including extended assignments in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and within the United States in Texas, Washington state, and California. He has written 12 books and won the American Book Award, the National Magazine Award, and a documentary Emmy. He has also done extensive commentary on National Public Radio.
When Rails Make the Difference, From Down East to the Southwest
The loss of rail service into a small Maine town has been crippling
American Futures Heads West
Back on the road and in the air.
America-Going-to-Hell Watch, Heady Topper Dept.
Ever closer to the magical-unicorn ideal
Small Town, Big Tides, Bigger Ambitions
Ocean Renewable Power in Eastport
How the #1 ‘Breakthrough’ Helps Modern Communities Survive
The importance of communities, imagined and real.
Two Ways of Looking at a Landing
"The sea gull ... that would have been the worst."
Between Flights
Recognizing a kindred spirit.
Eastport Road Map: Global Meets Local in a Very Small Town
The consequences of a good kind of frustration.
Eastport on Marketplace
Hearing voices you won't forget, from a small group of inventive and determined people.
Eastport, Maine, Population 1,300
On a per capita basis, one of the grittiest and most inventive places in America.
Notes Cheering and Otherwise, From an American Frontier
Where the country first sees the sunlight each day.
Now, for More Good News About America: Avidyne to the Rescue!
When you have the opportunity to give a deserved compliment, don't let it pass.
EATNN TTUNA SNWCH – hold (at) MAYYO: More on the Secret Language of the Skies
"The approach fixes, in order, are TRAMP, FLOZY, SILKY, and JAKOR. I'm sensing a pattern here but would love to know the back story."
The Question We Keep Running Into: What Turns a Town Around?
Plus, a nationwide golden age of beer.
A New Type of Growing City
"This is where the talent wants to live"