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San Francisco California

Cracks in California’s Progressive Model

California Democrats have a blind spot when it comes to the state’s housing crisis.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 28, 2018November 29, 2021

EU Budget Fight, California’s Housing Crisis and Trump’s Threats

Center-right leaders in wealthy member states can bolster their Euroskeptic credentials by fighting the EU’s budget proposal.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 3, 2018November 26, 2021

Rutte Survives Tax Debacle, Middle America Not Doing So Badly

The Dutch prime minister is reprimanded. Small-town Americans take matters into their own hands.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 26, 2018November 15, 2021
Los Angeles California

For the Future of the Democratic Party, Look to California

California’s Democrats are transforming the twentieth-century welfare state into an “opportunity state”.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 5, 2017November 29, 2021

Macron Takes Inspiration from California and Scandinavia

The French president’s economic vision is a mix of the Californian and Scandinavian models.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 2, 2017November 10, 2021

Republicans Could Go All the Way to California

Normally an afterthought in presidential politics, California could be decisive for the Republicans this year.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 27, 2016November 27, 2021

Californian Energy Policy, Cautionary Tale for America

California epitomizes all that is wrong with American energy policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 11, 2012April 20, 2022

Splitting California in Half

Splitting the conservative parts of California from the rest of the Golden State might not be such a bad idea.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 12, 2011April 20, 2022

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