Lee Cowan
Coverage of Lee Cowan in the Nexus archive.
- Love thy neighbor: Helping aging seniors in the heartland
The USDA reports that counties with at least 20% of residents over 65 have nearly tripled since 2010, with rural areas facing higher health risks from loneliness and social isolation. In North Dakota, the Aging in Community program addresses this by fostering neighbor connections for rural seniors.
- How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, white supremacists in Wilmington, N.C., overthrew the city's integrated government using violence, killing scores of Black residents. The event is explored in Lauren Collins' book 'They Stole a City,' discussed in an interview with Lee Cowan.
- America celebrates its enduring but fragile democracy
The United States celebrated its 250th anniversary with parades, fireworks, and commemorations nationwide. Despite differences, the nation remains united in honoring its democratic ideals.
- Taking roller coasters to new heights
The article discusses advancements in roller coaster design using new technologies, highlighting the hybrid wooden-and-steel New Texas Giant and the upcoming Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas. These innovations showcase the amusement park industry's focus on creating thrilling experiences through engineering breakthroughs.