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It’s Not Just the Taliban: We in the West are Embracing Medievalism, Too
/in Politics, ReligionIt’s not just the Taliban; we in the West are also embracing an increasingly medieval dogmatism that similarly scorns reason and debate.
Progressives Have Ruined California
/in California, Politics, The EconomyCalifornians’ surprisingly strong support for the recall election reflects a rejection of progressive policies that ruined the state for ordinary citizens.
Powering Down the Developing World
/in Rural Policy, The Economyby Joel Kotkin and Hügo Krüger — Developing countries have gotten to the economic table just when climate change policies driven by western nations are placing new roadblocks to manufacturing-led growth.
America the Indispensable
/in PoliticsDespite its manifest failings—the US remains the indispensable country, the last major counterforce to the rising authoritarian challenge of China, and its growing list of allies, including perhaps the new Islamist regime in Kabul. It remains, without question, the only nation with the natural resources, population, military, and technical skill to rally the West and salvage its threatened legacy.
Feudal Future Podcast – The Crisis on Labor
/in Podcast, The EconomyOn this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Robyn Domber, Lane Windham and Michael Bernick to discuss the crisis on labor shortages.
Why Did Larry Elder Call Me for Advice?
/in California, PoliticsThe emergence of talk show host Larry Elder as the leading candidate to depose California’s Gavin Newsom is both odd and significant.
Critical Race Theory Ignores Anti-Semitism
/in Demographics, PoliticsCritical race theory serves to describe a fundamental strand of the national tapestry, but presents a too one-sided view.
Garcetti’s Legacy
/in California, Politics, The Economy, Urban AffairsPresident Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India. Assuming the Senate confirms him, Garcetti, who would leave office early (his second term ends in […]
The Battle for Cities
/in Politics, The Economy, Urban AffairsAmerica’s cities face a battle for existence as social instability, rising crime, increasingly radicalized politics and remote work threaten their long-term viability.
Feudal Future Podcast – What Works Best? Working from Home vs. Working in the Office
/in Podcast, The EconomyOn this episode of Feudal Future, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Doug Holte, Kate Lister, and Andrew Segal to discuss work post-pandemic.