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A new middle class rebellion is gaining steam

A Middle Class Rebellion Against Progressives is Gaining Steam

A new middle-class rebellion isn't rejecting everything that progressives stand for; the need for improved access to health care is resonating but cultural conformity doesn't pass muster with much of the political middle.
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Joe Biden’s Imaginary America

by Joel Kotkin and Wendell Cox — Biden's policies seem designed for coastal enclaves that do not represent most of the country — an imaginary America, rather than the diverse reality.
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Why Jews Are Confused

by Joel Kotkin and Edward Heyman — The return of anti-semitic rhetoric and violence from both the Left and the Right is why Jews are confused about which side of the political spectrum presents their greatest threat.
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What happened to social democracy? Joel Kotkin talks with Amanda Vanstone.

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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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Toward More Equitable Urban Growth ReportBeyond Gentrification

This new report explores how unbalanced urban growth has exacerbated class divisions.

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