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Saving St. Louis & Terror in Israel

Acton Unwind

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The Rise and Fall of Pruitt-Igoe and Failed Policies in North St. Louis

This chapter delves into the history of Pruitt-Igoe, a once-promising public housing complex in St. Louis that ultimately fell into disrepair and became a symbol of urban decay. Learn how failed policies and projects impacted the upward mobility of black neighborhoods in major cities.

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