suburbs
Why Does Radical Islam Appeal to So Many Young Men?
After the San Bernardino shootings and the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris, I asked some of my friends, who have dabbled in extremism, what the draw is for so many young muslims.
Even the Houses Hate the Suburbs in This Week's Comic by Julian Glander
No one wants to live in the 'burbs.
There's an Apartheid in France and the Paris Attacks Could Make It Worse
French political analyst Thomas Guénolé tells us about the prejudice faced by young Muslims living in French suburban ghettos.
Sprawl Kills
Traffic fatalities are one of the leading causes of death in cities across the globe, and it’s worst where there’s most sprawl.
Even the Pope Hates the Suburbs
In his forthcoming teaching document, the Pope will call out the "social anonymity" of the 'burbs.
The End of the Road for a Long Island Killer
Max Sherman was sentenced today to 18 years to life in prison for killing Lauren Daverin in 2013, a murder that tore apart the Long Island community of Rockville Centre.
What I Learned Growing Up in the Suburbs of Paris
Living among those concrete tower blocks was a study in the art of patience.
French Police Officers Cleared in Teens' Deaths That Sparked Mass Riots
The two cops were acquitted on charges of failing to help the two teens, who were electrocuted on the outskirts of Paris after being chased by the officers.
'Girlhood' Gives Young Black Girls Some Much-Needed Screen Time
We talked to the film's director, French auteur Céline Sciamma, about exploring sexual, gender, and racial identities in coming-of-age movies.
Your Local Chinese Grocer Is a Paradise of Pig Snouts and Tofu
Toronto's Chinese grocers aren't just catering to the Chinese anymore. With an ever-diversifying clientele, you can find Filipino desserts and halal meat.
We Spoke to Billy Corben and Dada 5000 About Illegal Street Fighting in Miami's Suburbs
Billy Corben's latest film, Dawg Fight, shows the people behind the punches in Dada 5000's illegal backyard fighting league.
Our Jobs Are Drifting Further and Further Away
Thanks to the slummification of the suburbs, agonizing commutes, automation, and outsourcing, jobs are drifting further away in every sense.