It’s easy to blame the other side. And for many Democrats, it’s obvious that Republicans are thwarting progress toward a more equal society.
But what happens when Republicans aren’t standing in the way?
In many states — including California, New York and Illinois — Democrats control all the levers of power. They run the government. They write the laws. And as we explore in the video above, they often aren’t living up to their values.
In key respects, many blue states are actually doing worse than red states. It is in the blue states where affordable housing is often hardest to find, there are some of the most acute disparities in education funding and economic inequality is increasing most quickly.
Instead of asking, “What’s the matter with Kansas?” Democrats need to spend more time pondering, “What’s the matter with California?”
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Hi, I'm Johnny Harris, one of the producers for this Opinion Video. I've always wondered why famously liberal states like California and Washington struggled to advance progressive policies, so I teamed up with NYT Editorial Board member Binya Appelbaum to get some answers. I'd love to know what most surprised you most in this video, or answer any questions you may have about how we made it — leave your comments below.
I agree there's a problem, but high density housing is NOT what families want or need. We need for space for ourselves, i'm not trying to live in an apartment. Good for young/single folks perhaps but not for most families.
This is nonsense. High density housing turns neighborhoods into hoods and increases the problems tenfold and this commie "journalist" knows it. California has a shrinking population and yet has a housing crisis, BS.
Easy fix they make a new opponent to blame
I will never vote Democrats. The only great thing about CA is the weather but the liberals destroyed everything. They are hypocrites for sure.
A video please on what Republicans do when they have all the power, like about Alabama, Kansas, Mississippi, the Dakotas, that would be fun.
this video is so wholesome. thanks Johnny 🙂
Its supply and demand, really. Dems want equality but actively hinder economic forces from providing it.
Just never vote democrat again, problem solved.
One thing people don't talk about is big companies like Walmart buying up affordable housing because commercial real estate value has dramatically dropped in resent years.
What is not being mentioned at 5:00 is that even when higher density dwellings are built, they are more often than not unaffordable luxury apartments.
Great video!
I forgot about this hack piece. You finally get opinion piece in nyt and you do this as a story, that Mormon cult still in that noodle i guess
What I’ve noticed is throughout Biden’s term is I’ve seen more about Donald Trump than I do Biden across all forms of media
Both sides are fighting the middle, and us Anericans are that middle. When will we stop playing roulette with our existence and stand up
Nothing …
Gotta love liberal boomers LOL!
That’s like advocating for open borders then same person will do nothing to help the situation or wanting free college then same person doesn’t want to help pay for it , they are all lying to themselves and you.
Here in Nevada they have built low income housing, but a lack of transportation infrastructure connecting it with the town center, go figure!
Atleast conservatives admit they hate the poor
I'm confused… this is a NYT video???? You guys are in danger of having credibility…
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