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Author: Allison Reed

A St. Louis native, Allison recently graduated from Washington University with a degree in urban studies. She does work in education, policy, and community/economic development.

Story maps: Putting info into geographic context

June 26, 2014 Allison Reed Ideas Leave a comment

Can maps change the world? John Snow’s certainly did. In 1854, the London-based anesthesiologist used mapping techniques to solve London’s most devastating cholera outbreak.

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Four steps that helped fight domestic violence

March 20, 2014 Allison Reed Activism, Crime/Violence, Women Leave a comment

“…and that visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength.” –Audre Lorde The Violence Against

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