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Stuck in Traffic

The cost of our car-crazy culture—and what we can do to free ourselves

From dangerous pedestrian crossings and endless traffic jams to environmental damage and rising household expenses, writer Kim Whiting examines how dependence on automobiles shapes daily life--and what we can do to be less reliant on our cars. She argues that a new vision of transportation--whether public transit, walkable communities or innovative transportation solutions--could create healthier, safer, and more connected communities for future generations. It's a Reporters Inc. Original.

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Kim Whiting
September 28, 2026
Reefer Madness BusinessDrugsEconomyMinnesotaNational

Reefer Madness

Rapidly changing regulations in the cannabis industry are leaving small businesses behind, and their customers are frustrated.

For a budding market, the recreational cannabis industry in the U.S. has hit some major roadblocks. Small businesses across the country trying to capitalize on the legalization of marijuana in their states now find themselves struggling to stay afloat. New rules, new taxes, a major shift in marijuana's federal classification, and a tightening of hemp regulations have licensed dealers irate. As a result, some pot users are turning back to the black market, where the unlicensed product is more affordable—and more dangerous.

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Olivia Hines
January 28, 2026
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