A Nation/City Divided

Last week in Louisiana, the state's Supreme Court paved the way for a largely white enclave within Baton Rouge to break off and form its own city, which will be named St. George. The push to cleave off this part of Baton Rouge from its less affluent and more diverse surrounding areas has been years in the making.

When cultures collide over taxes, education, and values, tensions can run high as each group may have differing opinions on how society should be governed and how resources should be allocated. Disagreements over tax policies can arise when some cultures believe in higher taxes to fund social programs while others prefer lower taxes for individual freedom.