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Why Californians Are Leaving
/in California, PoliticsGavin Newsom is hiring a New York PR firm to sell California — ahead of his likely presidential bid — at a cost to taxpayers of $19 million.
The Italian Dilemma
/in Urban AffairsItaly is by far my favorite European country, but what appeals to a visitor — the great museums, archeological sites and superb food— may not provide a sustainable road to […]
Thoughts On a Roman Legacy
/in Urban AffairsEver since I was in high school, Rome has fascinated me. I studied Latin for six years, including two in college, and have kept my interest for the next fifty […]
When the AI Revolution is Over, Trades May Be the Only Jobs Left
/in The Economy, Urban AffairsThe biggest long-range danger looming over the remaining liberal democracies does not come from U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin or the nutty mullahs […]
Tomorrow’s Cities Are Here
/in Demographics, Urban AffairsIf you go east from hilly Austin, Texas, onto the flat coastal plain that stretches for 130 miles toward Houston, you can glimpse a future of the American city. But […]
Under Trump, Skilled Immigration Is Still Working Fine
/in Demographics, Politics, The EconomyOne enduring criticism of President Trump’s border and immigration policies is that by rejecting mass immigration, the United States is both abandoning its historic purpose and squandering its economic future. […]
California’s Green Policies Destroy Blue-Collar Jobs
/in California, The EconomyGavin Newsom complains of “faux outrage” over his comments to a largely black audience in Atlanta about his SAT scores, in which he implied a shared lack of ability. No […]
The Myth of the Post-Industrial Economy
/in Urban AffairsThe cancellation of Donald Trump’s tariffs cannot stop what is a painful, but potentially gainful, reindustrialisation of America. Leadership across both parties – excluding the libertarian fringe on the right […]
The Golden State is Turning Gray
/in California, DemographicsLong seen as the bastion of youth and ambition, California is now getting old. The state’s aging population reflects an economy that—saddled with extremely high house prices—serves most residents poorly […]
Don’t Blame the Boomers for Millennials’ Struggles
/in Demographics, The EconomyGenerational conflict is commonplace in history but now increasingly consequential. Many younger Americans believe things are getting worse, and some blame the boomers who came before them. Former private equity […]