City Makers: American Futures
The people, organizations, and ideas reshaping the country. A journey piloted by James Fallows with Deborah Fallows.
Bend, OR
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James Fallows / The Atlantic An Innovative Library in Oregon, and Other Reports From the Road
Kicking off reports from the inland Northwest, plus a happy birthday to James Baldwin
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Photos Deborah Fallows A Library of Good Ideas
Formula for success in Central Oregon: know the users, spot the opportunities, act with vigor.
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Courtesy of Wall Street Suites The Good Ol' Days of the Motor Hotel Are Back
The metamorphosis of a Bend, Oregon, motel—from its classic origins, to crack house, to upscale rustic elegance.
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Deborah Fallows When High School Means a Build-It-Yourself Education
A charter school in Oregon encourages students to shape their own learning.
