The Chicago comedian and writer Dwayne Kennedy has a pretty raw joke about summer being “shooting season” in Chicago that I’ve heard him perform a few times on stage. Kennedy says, “I don’t know what it is about the warm weather in Chicago that just brings everyone out. ‘Hey, it’s 79 degrees!’” and then makes […]
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The mythical idea of the American heartland shouldn’t define the midwest
The heartland is a fictional notion of a midwest without cities, black people, and immigrants.
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The missing link in the War on Poverty
To better help the urban poor, government must address not just their deprivation but also their segregation.
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Should we be giddy about our cities when so many are suffering in them?
A “metropolitan revolution” is needed, but it’s a little early to be rejoicing.
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In defense of suburbs
Should a city native still feel guilty about moving to the suburbs? No, says Nicholas Lemann.
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Not your grandfather’s city
If you can’t figure out Chicago, you may be under the impression that it’s the beating heart of the Chicago metropolitan area. It’s not. It’s just one more body part — part of a whole encyclopedia of lifestyle choices the area offers.
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Are cities the new countries?
In the old days, cities were fed by their hinterlands (food and inhabitants both). Now maybe they’re feeding each other.