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In Defense of Institutional Homeownership
Driving corporate investors out of the single-family housing market will hurt renters and do nothing to improve affordability.
Jan 16 • Brad Hargreaves

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Do You Have to Hand It to Gavin Newsom?
The Democratic frontrunner has done a terrible job in California. For 2028, it might not matter.
Jan 15 • Jesse Arm
The Show-Off Mayor
Mamdani’s first full week focused more on camera-ready moments than the dirty work of governing.
Jan 14 • John Ketcham
Announcing City Journal's Winter 2026 Issue
Online in full for paying Substack subscribers.
Jan 13 • Charles Fain Lehman
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