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Brexit: What The Vote Reveals About The Disunited Kingdom
(BOOM, 2016-06-28)The London area has been the United Kingdom's political and economic power center, causing social inequality with other parts of England and Wales that fueled the leave campaign. -
A disunited kingdom: How the Brexit vote exposed Britain's geographical schism
(Raw Story Media, 2016-06-25)A majority in the U.K. voted to leave the EU. But a look at the geography of the vote provides another angle on the result and insights into the political geography of the Disunited Kingdom. -
The geography of Brexit: What the vote reveals about the Disunited Kingdom
(The World, 2016-06-27)A majority in the UK voted to leave the European Union. But a look at the geography of the vote provides another angle on the result and insights into the political landscape of the Disunited Kingdom. -
The geography of Brexit: Britain's referendum reveals a United Kingdom that's anything but
(Salon, 2016-06-28)Amajority in the U.K. voted to leave the EU. But a look at the geography of the vote provides another angle on the result and insights into the political geography of the Disunited Kingdom. -
On rocky road to Rio, the biggest loser may be the glory of hosting Olympics
The opening of the Summer Olympics signals the beginning of the most televised event on the planet. This year, like past years, the Olympics will capture global attention as we watch gifted athletes compete at the very ... -
Has Rio finally killed the glory of hosting the Olympics?
(City Monitor, 2016-08-17)The Summer Olympics signals are the most televised event on the planet. This year, like past years, the games are capturing global attention, as we watch gifted athletes compete at the very highest levels, and our television ... -
Here are 4 reasons Americans have lost trust in government
(Raw Story Media, 2016-10-21)Elections normally decide who is to govern. This upcoming election is about the very legitimacy of the system. At the final presidential debate, Republican candidate Donald Trump made the remarkable statement that he might ... -
The ‘Legitimation’ Crisis: Why Have Americans Lost Trust in Government?
(Govexec, 2016-10-29)Elections normally decide who is to govern. This upcoming election is about the very legitimacy of the system. At the final presidential debate, Republican candidate Donald Trump made the remarkable statement that he might ... -
It's not hard to figure out why Americans don't trust the government
(Insider, 2016-10-24)Elections normally decide who is to govern. This upcoming election is about the very legitimacy of the system. At the final presidential debate, Republican candidate Donald Trump made the remarkable statement that he might ... -
Globalization and its discontents: Why there’s a backlash and how it needs to change
Globalization is the term used to describe the free and fast movement of people, ideas, capital, and resources between countries. This process increased after World War II. It has shaped much of how we experience the modern ... -
Globalization and its discontents: Why there's a backlash and how it needs to change
(Raw Story Media, 2016-11-29)Globalization is under attack. The electoral victory of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote and the rise of an aggressive nationalism in mainland Europe and around the world are all part of a backlash to globalization. -
Globalization and its Discontents: Why There’s a Backlash and How it Needs to Change
Globalization is under attack. The electoral victory of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote and the rise of an aggressive nationalism in mainland Europe and around the world are all part of a backlash to globalization. -
Why There's a Globalization Backlash
(U.S. News & World Report, 2016-11-29)Globalization is under attack. The electoral victory of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote and the rise of an aggressive nationalism in mainland Europe and around the world are all part of a backlash to globalization. -
The new globalization: Brexit and Donald Trump represent a different backlash to free trade
(Salon, 2016-11-30)Globalization is under attack. The electoral victory of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote and the rise of an aggressive nationalism in mainland Europe and around the world are all part of a backlash to globalization. -
Why there’s a backlash against globalization and what needs to change
(PBS, 2016-11-30)Globalization is under attack. The electoral victory of Donald Trump, the Brexit vote and the rise of an aggressive nationalism in mainland Europe and around the world are all part of a backlash to globalization. -
Paris and Los Angeles bids to host Olympics expose deeper crisis at Olympic Games
(Salon, 2017-09-16)It’s official: We now have hosts for the next two Summer Olympics. Paris will host in 2024 and Los Angeles in 2028. It looks like a victory for the International Olympic Committee, as the result could be Olympic Games ... -
The benefits of hosting the Olympics are nonexistent — no cities want to host them
(Insider, 2017-09-16)It looks like a victory for the International Olympic Committee, as the result could be Olympic Games without the embarrassments of empty seats and foul water of Rio, the massive cost overruns of Sochi or the awkward ... -
Are traffic-clogged U.S. cities ready for congestion pricing?
(Phys.org, 2018-02-07)New York is the latest city to contemplate congestion pricing as a way to deal with traffic problems. This strategy, which requires motorists to pay fees for driving into city centers during busy periods, is a rarity in ... -
Are traffic-clogged US cities ready for congestion pricing?
(Salon, 2018-02-12)New York is the latest city to contemplate congestion pricing as a way to deal with traffic problems. This strategy, which requires motorists to pay fees for driving into city centers during busy periods, is a rarity in ... -
Should U.S. Cities Use Congestion Pricing To Ease Traffic?
(Smithsonian Magazine, 2018-02-08)New York is the latest city to contemplate congestion pricing as a way to deal with traffic problems. This strategy, which requires motorists to pay fees for driving into city centers during busy periods, is a rarity in ...