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Chicago's racial segregation has roots in its housing policies—a set of 20th century ideas casting such a long shadow that even Donald Sterling's story traces back to this city. Read more
Benjamin Page and co-author Martin Gilens went on promote an academic journal article about wealth and political influence—not exactly your typical Comedy Central fare. Read more
