Fights over data centers and music venues show that resisting corporate power will have to go local in the age of Trump.
Cities & Communities
Posted inEconomic Policy
Nevada’s Trump Slump Bleeds Beyond the Strip
With tourism sagging, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo aims to elevate manufacturing, logistics, and tech. But Trump’s policies are hurting those industries, too.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Beating Back Data Centers
Desperate for ‘free money,’ most of the communities that approve these facilities are outmatched by developers. But these water-guzzling, power-hungry projects have major downsides.
Posted inBooks
Q&A: ‘Still Pushing’: Alabama’s Complex Past and Nuanced Future
The New Yorker’s Alexis Okeowo charts the psychic battles of a resilient state.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Why Republicans Are Terrified of Nonexistent Crime
They need an excuse to violently subjugate liberal cities.
Posted inEducation in America
Illinois Could Downgrade Arts Education
Arts educators worry that education officials will backpedal on the state’s historic commitment to students.
Posted inVideos
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: The Next Billionaire Show Palace
On our live show, David and Gabrielle Gurley break down a proposed stadium deal for the Washington Commanders NFL team, which uses public dollars but collects no rent.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Do SNAP Food Restrictions Help Health, or Punish Poor People?
Indiana is among several states restricting the purchase of sugary foods with nutrition assistance funds.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Is the Price Too Steep for D.C. to Bring Back the Commanders?
Nearly everyone wants the NFL team back in Washington, but it won’t be cheap.
Posted inEducation in America
Why Is Blue Oregon Trying to Kill Voter-Approved Free Preschool?
The social benefits of preschool extend far beyond the playground. Yet state officials are working on paring back a fledgling Multnomah County early-education program.