Tag: Transportation
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Sunrise Movement: KC Against the World Cup
By: Sunrise Movement KC Why this zine: Sunrise Movement KC began the zine series because local officials have framed the World Cup as “next big thing” for Kansas City: hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But as city leaders continue to celebrate the tournament as a source of prestige, development, and economic opportunity, we see the…
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Inglewood, California, shows how mega-events often don’t benefit local businesses
“One of my lowest sales days was on Super Bowl Sunday,” Karolyn Plummer told the gathered reporters. Plummer owns Sweet Red Peach, a bakery across the street from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. “I literally made under $600 for the day, I had to send employees home, and you’re just looking around like, ‘What in…