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A big, bold experiment to solve a housing shortage

A big, bold experiment to solve a housing shortage

When the government stepped in

May 19, 2025
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Editor’s note: In a recent Now It’s History post on high-speed rail, I explored the view that Democrats should become the party of “Abundance,” which is the title of a recent book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. They argue for a liberalism that builds things, to help solve challenges like climate change and the housing shortage, which is estimated to …

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