Though it's getting a lot of heat lately—and rightly so—in the Bay Area. The phenomenal Mises Institute reviews Patrick Newman's 2021 book Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America—highlighting the ever-relevant clash between libertarianism and elite greed in local governance.
Read MorePostcards by Elle blog wonders if 21st century culture's forgotten the value of boredom—silent contemplation of the mundane, subtle, and natural. Maybe it's because we're constantly bombarded with technological stimulation and comm's, especially in Silicon Valley. Or that it's become too easy to satisfy our every desire. But it's time to bring bored back.
Read MoreToday's media in the Valley often forgets that it's not about speed, or flashiness; in fact, there's a special reward for running with purpose, strategy, and patience—perhaps better than "first place." NYT's beautiful ode to journalism—all things slow and profound—follows.
Read MoreFlorida, Georgia, and Utah acknowledge the mammoth failure of the $1m/unit, no-barrier new apartment strategy in addressing homelessness. But many CA cities (see the finalist candidates in SJ's D3 CM race) continue to advocate for endless subsidies and oppose large-capacity shelters. City Journal reports.
Read MoreGuess what's hugely outpacing inflation? What VTA pays its workers. Athan Joshi reports for CA Policy Center.
Read MoreSandy Eggo County struggles to put out three wildfires that started in homeless bivouacs. NBC 7 San Diego reports.
Read MoreWashington, D.C. faces reality and shuts down its little-used, overpriced streetcar line. A case study for VTA? PJ Media tells the tale.
Read MoreMost higher ed institutions require a hefty applicant package: essays, recommendations, grades, interviews, etc. But University of Austin prof and statistician David Puelz thinks biased local colleges might want to rethink that—he lays out some compelling data, below, including what one metric is likely the most valuable for admissions. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreEven as SJ watered down its Responsibility to Shelter ordinance, adding new levels of "discretion," SF Supervisor Matt Dorsey calls for tough love for homeless addicts. KRON4 reports.
Read MoreTolls keep rising, while MTC keeps asking for more taxes. State Senator Dave Cortese wants to get to the bottom of the murky accounting practices that are hiding the facts. SJ Merc reports.
Read MoreTurns out, the “people-changing” model isn't just effective (90% of San Antonio's Haven for Hope grads stay in housing afterwards), but also economic: Haven for Hope, and similar shelters around the country, are saving locals money on jailing and healthcare. From the Texas Tribune.
Read MoreA blistering audit reveals the manifold ways (no uniform data standards or real-time oversight) that gov't and nonprofit organizations avoid basic accountability for how they spend taxpayer money. LAist uncovers the mess.
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