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US Politics

California's Housing Crossroads: Historic Legislation Meets Harsh Economic Realities

In 2025, California passed landmark legislation to accelerate housing construction by exempting urban apartments from environmental litigation and approving buildings near transit hubs. This bold move toward abundant housing offers a glimmer of hope, yet faces formidable economic headwinds that threaten to undermine progress and leave vulnerable populations behind.

US Politics

Scott Wiener's Congress Gamble: Can a California YIMBY Fix a Broken Washington?

California Senator Scott Wiener, a prolific housing legislator, is running for Congress to push his YIMBY agenda at the federal level, despite Congress's notorious legislative gridlock. A champion of liberty and human progress must watch warily as this effective state-level reformer enters the arena of a broken Washington, hopeful yet alarmed that his proven drive for solutions could either be a catalyst for national renewal or be swallowed by institutional paralysis.