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COVID impact on small business was mostly negative

What COVID Hath Wrought

What COVID hath wrought is accelerated economic, demographic, and geographic trends which were already existent, but mostly unacknowledged. Particularly, it sharpened the conflict between many Americans and the ruling “expert” class — who flourished during the pandemic, unlike most Americans.
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California’s Economy May Seem Healthy, But Just Wait for the Next Recession

by Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky — California economy may seem healthy, but its dependence on tax revenue from big tech and a small group of high earners, makes the state highly vulnerable in the event of a recession.
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After Buffalo, NY shooting, we're telling the wrong story about race in America

We’re Telling the Wrong Story About Race in America

We're telling the wrong story about race in America: immigrants and minorities are not "replacing" anyone; they are helping build new communities.
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Restoring the California DreamRestoring the California Dream

Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky examine how California can restore the California Dream to middle and working class Californians.

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Beyond Feudalism

Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky examine how California drifted toward feudalism, and how it can restore upward mobility for middle and working-class citizens.

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