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The Return of American Class Politics
/in Politics, The EconomyIn Biden’s farewell address, his populist appeal to Main Street over Wall Street reflects the revival of something we haven’t seen in years: class politics.
Trumps Assault on DEI Will Bring Us Closer to a Post-Racial America
/in PoliticsWith Trump’s orders to dismantle the ubiquitous regime of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), he may have accelerated America’s evolution into a post-racial society.
These Mayors Understand How to Run a City
/in Urban AffairsReform minded mayors — such as Houston’s John Whitmire, Fort Worth’s Mattie Parker, and San Francisco’s newly elected Mayor Dan Lurie — are seeking to address harsh urban realities with good governance to restore urban vitality.
LA Fires Extinguished Gavin Newsom’s Presidential Dream
/in Urban AffairsTwo years ago Gavin Newsom was widely seen as a rising Democratic star and likely future presidential candidate. Meanwhile Donald Trump, facing massive legal troubles and the results of his […]
How Governable is Los Angeles?
/in California, PoliticsLos Angeles is being investigated, pilloried and derided over the horrific loss of life and property in the 2025 fires. Certainly, Mayor Karen Bass, the City Council and the county Board of Supervisors, and many of their recent predecessors, have not convinced the world that L.A. is a governable city.
This is Not the Dawn of a New Fascist Era
/in PoliticsTo listen to much of the media, progressive politicians and many academics, Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday will usher in a politics we have not seen since the days of Mussolini, Franco and, worst of all, Hitler.
Even Hollywood is Turning on Mayor Karen Bass
/in Urban AffairsThe poor planning of LA Mayor Karen Bass has even Hollywood turning against her as wildfires continue to burn down homes in the Los Angeles area.
The Great Dumbing Down of American Education
/in Politics, Urban AffairsAmerica’s universities may be a disgrace, but the deeper problems with our education system lie with grades K-12.
LA Fires are the Horrifying Consequence of Democratic Misrule
/in California, PoliticsThe devastation of the LA fires is largely a horrifying consequence of environmental policies that discouraged such safety practices as controlled burns.
LA’s Dreams Went Up in Flames
/in California, Urban AffairsThe fire still engulfing large swaths of Los Angeles has done more than destroy homes, businesses, and livelihoods. It has scorched the whole dream of Los Angeles, part of a […]