Oct. 15, 2026
How political ideology helped hollow out America’s cities
Two Mikes on America Out Loud – The political climate made matters worse. For several years, Black Lives Matter became the organizing principle of institutional life across many cities. Addressing racial injustice mattered. The response went too far, and urban leaders seem reluctant to admit what their overcorrection cost. Why volunteer, donate, or invest where expressing an ordinary political view can make you a target?