Plus: Activists call for cuts to police budgets, the U.S.-China trade war has continued during the pandemic and the long recovery communities face after protests.
The Minnesota Freedom Fund raises donations to bail out protesters
by Janet Nguyen
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The organization has been fighting against the concept of cash bail.
Activists propose reforming policing by cutting budgets
by Marielle Segarra
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In a lot of cities, policing eats up a big chunk of the general fund.
Economically, riots endure
by Sabri Ben-Achour
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While every moment of social upheaval is unique, history suggests long recovery periods for economies wracked by violent uprisings.
Despite the pandemic, the trade war is still on
by Bennett Purser
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Customs broker Gretchen Blough discusses how companies adapted to the coronavirus pandemic after navigating the conflict in U.S.-China commerce.
What can the government do to revitalize distressed neighborhoods?
by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
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Politicians like to use tax incentives, but are they effective?
The department that’s helping the Fed look beyond the markets
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
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Abigail Wozniak, director of the Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute at the Minneapolis Fed, discusses her department’s role and our current economic situation.