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In their February 19, 2022 editorial, The Frederick News-Post references Deborah and James Fallows’s book Our Towns and its list of traits seen in successful cities, one of which is…
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The larger value two national journalists see in Latter-day Saint missions
Tad Walch of the Deseret News reported on Deborah and James Fallows’s February 17, 2022 appearance at a BYU, Provo forum. The Fallowes compared their experiences living in China and…
Anarchism is…James Fallows’s Our Towns
In this conversation, James joins host Graham Culbertson for a discussion of the dysfunction of the federal government, its historically reactionary nature, and the way that “Our Towns” offer a…
Writers James and Deborah Fallows speak on hope for improving local communities
The Daily Universe reported on James and Deborah Fallowses’ February 15, 2022 forum at BYU. In addition to specific ideas they shared for for what people can do to improve…
Forum: Finding your community
BYU News’s Jenna Knaupp reported on James and Deborah Fallowses’ forum address to the campus on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. In their reporting, which developed into the “Our Towns” book…
Writers bring experiences of small-town America to BYU
Ashtyn Asay of the Daily Herald profiled Deborah and James Fallows’s appearance at BYU, Provo in her February 15, 2022 article. The Fallowses commented on the role young people play…
Listen to “James & Deborah Fallows on ‘Our Towns’: a Craftsmanship Artisan Interview”
This husband-and-wife journalism team spent four years crisscrossing the United States in a small plane, visiting dozens of small towns. They saw communities engaged in a vigorous process of economic…
Building Bridges within and among Communities through Stories
Not all bridges are physical. The ways communities are connecting with one another, and themselves, is happening differently in light of COVID-19 and with new tools like OurStoryBridge: an online platform that captures and houses community stories.
The River Walk Theory of Life
Bucksport's waterfront is a major natural asset for the Maine town. And along it runs Bucksport's Walkway. Here's a look at the river walk and why it matters.
Cooperation, Calm, and Competence: This Is How It Sounds
In the skies over Dulles airport last week, pilots and controllers gave an example of grace under pressure.
“Ally-Shore” to Restore U.S. Economic Leadership and Protect Democracy
"Allyshoring" offers the United States benefits locally, nationally, and internationally. What is "allyshoring," why does it matter? Why is it important now? Elaine Dezenski and John Austin explain.
The Past, the Future, the Present: Updates from Coast to Coast
A Fellow named, college services goes big, and scenes from a Day of Enlightened Living—here are three updates on stories we've been following on this site over the years.
Examining American Democracy Through the Lens of Place
The United States is experiencing a time of division—urban vs. rural, state vs. local, and red vs. blue. Many of these fissures are most acute within the Ten Across region,…
Bringing a City Together: How Leaf Blowers Did It
This is the story of how citizens worked together toward a common goal in Washington, D.C. The story involves a change on the local level with significant, positive implications for other parts of the country and beyond.
Which Aircraft Fits Your Traveling Plans?
Flying magazine’s Jonathan Welsh wrote an article featuring Deborah and James Fallowses’ selection of the Cirrus SR22 for their cross-country reporting journey. Welsh goes on to detail the various factors…
Max Taps Supports Marshall Fire Victims
In the wake of one of the costliest fires in U.S. history, a local establishment is leading a local response effort to support those in need.