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Americans drove 2.8 percent more mores in August 2025 than the same month before the pandemic, according to  read more »

To the surprise of no one this side of the Sierras, Gavin Newsom is gearing up for a presidential run — a move he’s been rehearsing since succeeding Jerry Brown as California governor in 2019.  read more »

“Business as usual is broken” I’ll say to someone. Their head nods in furious agreement.  read more »

There is a lot of talk about nuclear power around the world today. However, except for China and, maybe, Russia, there is no action.  read more »

Remember the term “social contract?” It’s a term that’s been slowly gaining stream in recent years, but one that’s always been at the front of my mind, especially when it comes to cities.  read more »

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent cordial sojourn to Washington, and his claim of a  read more »

In a city that prides itself on speed, New York’s latest trend is all about slowing down. Lines now snake outside the hottest restaurants in Manhattan  read more »

New companies face obstacles growing in Stockholm, in part this stagnation is due to the combination of a regulated rental market and too high prices for new housing development.  read more »

Openness to outsiders is a liberal democracy’s greatest strength, but it can also prove a curse.  read more »

Ryan Pucyzki, publisher of the City of Yes Substack newsletter, published an excellent (and timely) article yesterday about New Haven, CT’s attempt to reinvent itself  read more »