Dispatches

Segregation in American schools is rising. Ryan Avent, a senior editor at The Economist, observed it first hand in his neighbourhood

Hundreds are finding their voice in creative-writing classes

Driving in Kenya is terrifying, and the reason for that shines a light on the dysfunction of many African cities

The country’s gung-ho approach to legislation belies its laidback image

Navigating Beirut is an exercise in collective memory and subversion. India Stoughton explains 

The cannabis market is blooming on the West Coast, especially in the form of cake and cocktails. Gillian Terzis gets a taste of the high life

When Alexandra Suich, The Economist’s US technology editor, bought a puppy and gave it a baby name, she joined a growing pack of pet owners 

The cannabis market is blooming on the west coast, especially in the form of cakes and cocktails

From canine ice-creams to pet cams, there’s a growing industry built on people who treat their animals like children 

A bloodthirsty video game set during the war of independence – and sponsored by the government – is proving popular with young Bangladeshis