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Carlos Waters

Carlos Waters

Associate Video Producer

    Latest articles by Carlos Waters

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    Why cities are full of uncomfortable benchesWhy cities are full of uncomfortable benches
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    It’s not just you — they’re an example of hostile architecture.

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    Why Puerto Rico will be without power for monthsWhy Puerto Rico will be without power for months
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    It’s due in part to the unique relationship the territory has to the mainland.

    By Carlos Waters and Liz Scheltens
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    The real reason streetcars are making a comebackThe real reason streetcars are making a comeback
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    They’re about economic development — not better transportation.

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    The difference between racial and partisan gerrymanderingThe difference between racial and partisan gerrymandering
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    The court changes its redistricting criteria depending on the case. Here’s why.

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    Grime: London’s latest music exportGrime: London’s latest music export
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    It’s not the same as hip-hop.

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    Hip-hop is politicsHip-hop is politics
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    The algorithm that could help end partisan gerrymanderingThe algorithm that could help end partisan gerrymandering
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    Constructing a gerrymandering measuring stick.

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    Why Drake uses a Jamaican accentWhy Drake uses a Jamaican accent
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    Authentic or not, it tells you something about Toronto.

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    Why African Americans left the South in droves — and what’s bringing them backWhy African Americans left the South in droves — and what’s bringing them back
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    A watershed moment in American history, mapped.

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    2016, in 5 minutes2016, in 5 minutes
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    A video time capsule of the year in news.

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