"This, in quiet ways, is how the American dream dies."
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If you look a bit down the road, everything about this article is a giant flashing red five-alarm emergency for America. This, in quiet ways, is how the American dream dies. Addressing this should be the only topic of conversation for any serious politician. (Gift Link)
https://www.wsj.com/economy/american-job-housing-economic-dynamism-d56ef8fc?st=M1ZDuX&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Nobody’s Buying Homes, Nobody’s Switching Jobs—and America’s Mobility Is Stalling
America’s mobility is stalling, and it has economic consequences for everyone. Growing families can’t upgrade, empty-nesters can’t downsize, and when people can’t move for a job offer, they often earn...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
If you look a bit down the road, everything about this article is a giant flashing red five-alarm emergency for America. This, in quiet ways, is how the American dream dies. Addressing this should be the only topic of conversation for any serious politician. (Gift Link) www.wsj.com/economy/amer...
— Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) 2025-08-15T13:21:29.934Z
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