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The Future Belongs to Fabians

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In the 3rd century BC, the Roman Empire was on its knees. Hannibal had smashed its armies, and Rome itself seemed within his grasp.  read more »

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Masking Urban Weaknesses

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In a recent post I noted problematic city/suburb relationships that harm Midwestern cities and metros.  read more »

Climatism or Energy Humanism?

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On Saturday, I gave a 10-minute TED-style talk on energy humanism to about 300 high school students. The talk was part of an all-day event  read more »

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Top Los Angeles? Official State Population Projections

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Recently we reported that current, official population projections by state agencies indicate that Texas will become the most populous state by 2050.  read more »

The Uglification of Michigan Lake Towns

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In 1873, as a result of the Homestead Act, my great-great-great grandfather, of French-Canadian descent, was awarded 160 acres of land in Leelanau County, Michigan for military service in the Civil War.  read more »

Kamala Harris Runs for President as Businesses Flee Her State

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Good vibrations aren’t a policy platform. While Kamala Harris is campaigning on a promise to create an “opportunity economy,” employers are fleeing her home state of California.  read more »

The Brotherhood of Man in a Waiting Room

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Many states are beginning to limit the use of cell phones in schools for various reasons ranging from their impact on mental health to being distractions in the classroom.  read more »

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City Suburb Relationships — Where the Midwest is Worst

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Does anyone really think about the relationship a city has to its surrounding metro area? It means a lot more than you might think.  read more »

What’s Good For Generac Is Bad For America. We Bought One Anyway.

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If you are in the business of selling standby home generators, hurricanes, severe weather, and blackouts are good for business.  read more »

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The Dangerous Evolution of Cancel Culture

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Academic boycotts targeting ideas, individuals, and institutions deemed problematic are no longer just in vogue for faculty.  read more »

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