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Charlotte's economy is strong but inequality remains

Sep 22, 2016
The unemployment rate for black people is double that for white people.
Protesters hold signs during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 21, 2016, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
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Why Black Lives protesters need public's help with bail

Jul 12, 2016
A tactic of organized protest is to refuse bail. That's not what's going on here.
Officials keep an eye on a small group of protesters staging a silent protest at the Baton Rouge City Hall on Monday over the Alton Sterling shooting.
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Will Missouri Tigers level the football playing field?

Nov 9, 2015
Protests and a football strike bring down the University of Missouri's president.

The fight for higher wages is strong on Black Friday

Nov 28, 2014
Black Friday may be known as one of the busiest shopping days, but it’s also one of the biggest protest days.

On-the-ground coverage from protests Ferguson

Nov 25, 2014
Marketplace's Adam Allington is in Missouri covering the grand jury decision.

What you need to know about Occupy Central

Sep 29, 2014
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned in the global economy.

For public good, not for profit.

Ferguson story highlights Twitter's role as source

Aug 19, 2014
Coverage of protests in Ferguson, Missouri is being propelled by social media.

The economic backdrop to Tian'anmen

Jun 4, 2014
The Tian’anmen Square protests were about more than just students and democracy.

Ukraine's unrest: Violence continues despite truce

Feb 20, 2014
More dead and captured in clashes between protesters and police.