The ultra-rich pose a threat to our democratic institutions—and the problem will deepen if extreme wealth is left unchecked.

This Texas city has struggled to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as thirsty industries arrive and drought persists.

Kamloops gained attention last summer when it was named Canada's Crime Capital. It was a title local officials balked at and deemed it statistically unfair that Kamloops would be pitted against Canada ...