Exploring the contradictions of the suburbs: from the utopic promises of the American Dream to the legacies of segregation and white supremacy.
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The History of Suburban "Lawn Enforcement"
Let's start with the most essential element of American suburbia: beautifully kept lawns. Paul Robbins, political ecologist and author of "Lawn People," looks at the history of this not-so-optional status symbol. From 99% Invisible.
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