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Why this teacher works through the summer

by Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 4, 2019
"I have to have a second job to help support myself," says Megan Johnson from Lansing, Kansas.
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The teacher trying to make a difference

by Bennett Purser
Jun 26, 2019
At an inner-city high school, it's all about building relationships with students.
Trophies won by the Ogden High School cheer team
Kristie Williamson
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This musician's violin is the best partner she's ever had

by Liz Sanchez and Sean McHenry
Jun 18, 2019
Aside from her spouse, that is.
For violinist Keiko Tokunaga, her instrument is more than just a tool for work. "It is a part of me," she says.
Arthur Moeller
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Affordable housing is her business model

by Bennett Purser
Jun 11, 2019
How a first-generation homeowner became a landlord who focuses on reasonable rents.
As a real estate investor, Anna Taylor says she focuses on affordable rents for tenants.
Courtesy of Anna Taylor
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Combining art and advocacy into a new career

by Daniel Shin
May 30, 2019
Born with a rare genetic illness, Ted Meyer makes and curates art shows for medical schools.
Ted Meyer, Artistic Patient Advocate.
Ben Hethcoat
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My economy: Life as a liveaboard in Southwest D.C.

by Robyn Edgar
May 16, 2019
Darryl Madden’s life on a boat started as a simple solution for affordable housing. Now he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Darryl Madden, a full-time liveaboard boater, next to his 50-foot cruiser in Southwest D.C.
Robyn Edgar
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My Economy: How the Pine Ridge reservation regroups after floods

by Liz Sanchez and Sean McHenry
May 13, 2019
A South Dakota tour business prepares for its busiest season in the wake of Midwestern flooding.
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota.
Tatanka Rez Tourz
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The bookbinder who specializes in repairing bibles

by Bennett Purser
May 7, 2019
With the help of a national Christian bookstore, she built a business fixing bibles for its customers. Then it shut down all locations.
Bible pages in repair at Abrami Book Bindery
Courtesy of Rosemary Abrami
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My Economy: Dealing with trade uncertainty

by Daniel Shin and Sean McHenry
May 6, 2019
Todd Adams just wants to see an end to trade and tariff volatility between the U.S. and China.
"I can’t say that we’ve shifted any more manufacturing back to the U.S. based on the tariff," said Todd Adams, president of stainless steel manufacturing company Sanitube, about last year's steel tariff. Above, a steel market in China in 2018.
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Surviving Brexit, one seed at a time

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 29, 2019
In response to anxieties, Paolo Arrigo of Franchi Seeds is selling Brexit "survival kits." They're a hit.
Paolo Arrigo is the director of Franchi Seeds.
Courtesy of the BBC
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