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San Fransicko
Why Progressives Ruin Cities
Book • 2023
In 'San Fransicko,' Michael Shellenberger argues that progressive policies have exacerbated problems like homelessness, drug addiction, and crime in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland.
Despite advocating for decriminalization of drugs and affordable housing, Shellenberger discovered that these policies have enabled rather than solved these issues.
He contends that the underlying problem is an ideology that designates certain individuals as victims entitled to destructive behaviors, undermining the values necessary for functioning cities and civilization.
The book compares the approaches of West Coast cities with those of other cities like New York and Washington D.C.
, highlighting more effective strategies for addressing homelessness and addiction.
Despite advocating for decriminalization of drugs and affordable housing, Shellenberger discovered that these policies have enabled rather than solved these issues.
He contends that the underlying problem is an ideology that designates certain individuals as victims entitled to destructive behaviors, undermining the values necessary for functioning cities and civilization.
The book compares the approaches of West Coast cities with those of other cities like New York and Washington D.C.
, highlighting more effective strategies for addressing homelessness and addiction.
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as his book on San Francisco.


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