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The Future of Cities: View from the Left Coast

Save the date! Join us live for a Speaker Panel on Friday January 20,2023 from 11:30AM - 2:30PM PST.  read more »

Who Are the Winners and Losers from the U.S. Election?

Donald Trump has now captured the presidency for a second time  read more »

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Feudal Future Podcast: The Future of Cars — Hybrid and Electric Insights

Can electric vehicle mandates really deliver the green future we’re promised, or are we speeding towards unintended roadblocks?  read more »

The Next Australian City: the Suburban Evolution

Australia, much like America, is a nation of suburbs. The overwhelming majority of its people live, work and play in the suburbs  read more »

Feudal Future: Understanding California's Recent Financial Deficit

Discover the unexpected fiscal twists and turns as California confronts its financial future  read more »

Feudal Future: Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis & Protecting the Middle Class Dream

Unlock the mystery behind why securing a roof over your head has become an arduous quest in today’s Western civilization.  read more »

Council-Manager Form of Government Not Undemocratic

On June 19th Douglas Newby’s opinion piece titled, “Democracy Needs to Replace City Manager Ward System” was published with the assertion that the council-manager form of government (under which the City of Dallas, Texas is currently formed), is undemocratic.  read more »

The 'Defund the Police' Fantasy Lives on in LA

Southern California has always had a casual relationship with reality, but West Hollywood’s decision to stop funding the LA Sheriff amidst a mounting crime tsunami takes the fantasy to a new — and dangerous — level.  read more »

Abortion Won't Save the Democrats

Joe Biden’s Presidency is unravelling, but Democrats hope that Republicans will snatch victory from the maw of their own miscalculations.  read more »

What the New York Times Won't Admit About California

Even the New York Times has to admit unpleasant realities, like the departure of people from California and other deep blue states.  read more »