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Aaron Renn's essays examine American leadership, civic institutions, and the cultural foundations of national life, drawing on history and recent books. Readers get critiques of elite formation, reviews of works on the online right, and observations on the decline of selfless civic leadership in cities.
A close, detailed reporter's look at Austin city council races, profiling candidates in Districts 1, 5 and 9 through their backgrounds, coalitions and voting records. It explains local political factions and history that help readers judge candidates who lack public records.
Vital City publishes policy-focused essays on New York City's urban challenges, including public safety, mental health, and infrastructure. Readers get argued, evidence-backed commentary from practitioners and experts, with some personal essays and book reviews.
Essays by Zachary L. Zavidé connecting religion, science fiction, urban policy and fashion through cultural and historical analysis. Readers get long-form, idiosyncratic takes such as reading Asimov's Foundation through the Bahá'í Faith or revisiting Jakarta's traffic rules.
A newsletter on cities worldwide, covering housing, climate, mobility, culture and technology through urbanist commentary. Issues include election previews for mayoral races, essays on new urban visions, and community features alongside weekly job listings.
A weekly Substack on American economic inequality that pairs charts and short explanations of current research with long-form interviews on housing and urban policy. Readers get digestible data-driven briefings and conversations on housing supply, labor, and social policy.
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