At a time when the western world desperately needs some backbone, Canada seems to be swaying. It appears to have moved away from its long-term commitment to protect our now wobbling western civilization. read more »
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Trudeau has Weakened Canada — and by Extension, the Entire Free World
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The Electric Grid Explained In 10 Charts
The late German philosopher Martin Heidegger was keen on the “thingness of things.” read more »
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Let America Sprawl
Americans, with little help from government, are reinventing themselves and boosting their prospects by settling in less expensive, less regulated regions where rents and house prices are more affordable. read more »
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I Used to Believe Planning was R&D for City-Building
Frequent readers here may have seen me write about my experience growing up in 1970s Detroit. I’ve often said that seeking ways to improve the city and not abandon it, is what propelled me into a career in urban planning. read more »
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The Coming War of Civilizations
Media coverage of world events focuses on one crisis at a time, as if each was a separate phenomenon. But Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, the assaults on shipping in the Red Sea, China’s threats on Tawain, the closing of the Red Sea read more »
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November Driving 1.2% More Than in 2019
Americans drove 1.2 percent more miles in November of 2023 than in the same month in 2019, according to data released by the Federal Highway Administration yesterday. read more »
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RFK Jr.’s Popularity Shows that Americans Aren’t Despairing (yet)
Amid the muck created by America’s two inadequate presidential frontrunners, green shoots are rising. They may not grow to maturity this year, but the basis for the emergence of better political choices already exists and is showing surprising life. read more »
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The California Whimper
As the glint of the Golden State - rub worn by misdirection, doubt, and fear - fades just another little bit each day read more »
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Transportation Policy and the Ukrainians
The dominant philosophy that guides North American land use and transportation policy is advocacy of car ownership. The logic is simple. If you have a car you have automatic access to a wide variety of geographic employment options at any time of the day or night regardless of weather. read more »
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CounterPunch's Strange Claims Regarding Nuclear Power
There's likely no energy source that faces more criticism, hatred and counter-propaganda than nuclear power. read more »
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