The Democratic senator is in one of the tightest races of his career. Is his party’s brand to blame?
Cities & Communities
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In Philadelphia, It’s Kamala vs. the Couch
Among Black voters, Trump can’t beat her, but a key challenge is rallying voters who’d rather stay home.
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From Pews to Polls, to Save the Planet
Climate Revival seeks to inspire Black voters of faith to prioritize climate change.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Post-Helene Recovery Underlines Americans’ Uneasy Relationship With Appalachia
After the region’s latest climate disaster, local residents grapple with destruction and frustration.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Red-State Abortion Tactics Push Into Deep-Blue Illinois
How pro-choice advocates in two cities moved to take on anti-abortion lawmakers
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Rural America and Project 2025
What would a second Trump term mean for rural communities?
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Cascading Shame
Arlie Russell Hochschild returns to study the motivations of the left-behind right.
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Philadelphia Chinatown Fights Back
The 76ers, the city’s basketball team, has the studies and the mayor lined up for a new arena. Residents and allies believe their homes and culture are more valuable.
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CA-41: Will Rollins Connects the Dots
In a tight race in the Inland Empire of California, Democratic challenger Rollins ties his opponent Rep. Ken Calvert’s real estate escapades to the area’s high housing costs.
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VP Debate: Vance Should Address Unanswered Questions Raised by ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Vance’s rise was spurred by his questionable views on race, ethnicity.