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Bidenomics Really Is Something New
COMMENTARY | The president is willing to take on political fights that Obama and Clinton considered unwise, if not unwinnable. Will that strategy pay off?
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America’s Cities Are Under Extraordinary Pressure
Their future is threatened not only by persistent inequality and discrimination, but by the president of the United States.
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The Two States Where Trump’s COVID-19 Response Could Backfire in 2020
Voters in Michigan and Florida may be more likely than others to blame or credit him for how the outbreak unfolds.
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Reopening the Economy Is Pointless When Cities Are Under Siege
The outbreak’s urban epicenters are responsible for a disproportionate share of America’s GDP and jobs.
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Red and Blue America Aren’t Experiencing the Same Pandemic
With a few prominent exceptions, states with Republican governors have been slower, or less likely, than those run by Democrats to impose restrictions on their residents.
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A Reckoning Over Iowa
The privileged status of the early-voting states could come under threat if they elevate a candidate next month who ultimately loses to Donald Trump.
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A New Age of Conflict Between Washington and the States
Kamala Harris wants to use federal oversight as a check on local anti-abortion laws—the latest example in a bipartisan pattern.
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California’s Record on Climate Change Is a Stark Rebuttal to Trump
Governor Jerry Brown is pushing the boundaries of what a single state can do to combat the threat, which grows more tangible with each record wildfire and hurricane.
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American Higher Education Hits a Dangerous Milestone
As younger generations become more racially diverse, many states are allocating fewer tax dollars to public colleges and universities.
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The Health-Care Gap Between Red and Blue America
States have a surprising degree of autonomy to block President Trump’s changes to Obamacare—and liberal-leaning states are already making their move.
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Could Amazon's HQ2 Flip a State?
Democrats could gain politically if the company chooses a city in a battleground state for its second North American headquarters.
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Trump's Trade Agenda Divides the Nation's Cities
The administration has inserted a wedge between the large metropolitan areas known for top-notch services and the small and mid-sized metros focused on manufacturing.
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Why California Is a Trump Card for Environmentalists
Unique authority granted to the golden state allows it to have a profound impact on emissions regulations.
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The Mayor of Phoenix Prepares to Take On Trump
Big cities are economically ascendant, but politically isolated—and ready to fight to maintain economic growth and cultural diversity.
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Rahm Emanuel and the Tale of Two Cities
Growing urban inequality has made mayors' jobs harder across the country.
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Even as Sun Belt Cities Grow, Many Are Left Behind
Houston has seen both an explosion of jobs and a persistence of poverty.
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