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President Donald Trump meets with the Emir of Qatar during their bilateral meeting, Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Qatar Is Not Our Friend

February 23, 2026/in Politics

The key to the Qatari approach lies in embracing the Muslim Brotherhood’s strategy of infiltrating Western institutions, including through the electoral process. But this does not translate into adapting to […]

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Gen-Z white women are more likely to take radical political positions than their male counterparts.

Why Are Young White Women So Angry?

February 20, 2026/in Demographics

White people are now perhaps the most radical and agitated section of US society, with Gen-Z women more likely to take radical positions than their male counterparts.

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Is Chinese influence leaving California exposed economically?

Why China Wants California Governor Gavin Newsom to be U.S. President

February 18, 2026/in California, Politics

Progressives have long branded President Trump as a stooge for Russia. Yet the more important story may be who President Xi Jinping of China wants in office. Unlike Russia’s President […]

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Report: Is There a New Religious Revival?

Is There a New Religious Revival?

February 16, 2026/in Religion, Reports

This newly released report — authored by Bheki Mahlobo and Joel Kotkin, attempts to measure three specific dimensions of what appears to be a growing, albeit still modest, shift away […]

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Tech leaders attend a White House dinner.

Silicon Valley is Pivoting Away from Trump

February 13, 2026/in California, Politics, The Economy

As the dominant economic and social force of our time, a handful of Silicon Valley-based companies shape our politics more than we’d like to admit. These tech oligarchs are not […]

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Empty office, by Carol M. HighsmithCarol M. Highsmith, donated to the Library of Congress

Downtowns Are Dying, But We Know How to Save Them

February 11, 2026/in Urban Affairs

As one travel blog noted in 2019, the appeal of downtown lies not in offices, convention centers and sports stadia but in unique attractions such as Grand Central Market, the Arts District and one-of-a-kind restaurants.

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As he recalibrates trade relationships, is Carney unwittingly turning Canada into a vassal state of China?

Carney is Turning Canada Into China’s Vassal State

February 9, 2026/in Politics, The Economy

The recent deal with China obliges Canada to send raw materials in exchange for manufactured goods, which is far less lucrative for Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the […]

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Watsonville, a mid-sized city that has benefited from people moving away from urban cores.

The Revenge of the Periphery

February 6, 2026/in Demographics, The Economy

The 20th century was an era of consolidation and centralisation. Power shifted away from localities, communities and families, moving ever higher up the political food chain. In the ultimate shift, […]

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Long Beach, an historic hub of manufacturing and a major cargo port.

California: A Lost Cause?

February 4, 2026/in California, Politics, The Economy

The recent announcement that California led the nation in losing domestic migrants may seem like another nail in the Golden State’s coffin. It’s just another piece of bad news for […]

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Matt Mahan, Mayor of San Jose has jumped into California's crowded race for governor.

Matt Mahan Offers California a Way Back to Competence

February 2, 2026/in California, Politics

With Trump’s 2024 coalition under threat, the decisive political struggle in America has shifted inward, to the Democratic Party. The clash between pro-business moderates and an ascendant far-Left will play […]

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