Nicholas Kristof on the Failure of West Coast Liberalism
Nicholas Kristof on the Failure of West Coast Liberalism  
Podcast: The Opinions
Published On: Fri Aug 16 2024
Description: Nicholas Kristof is an Oregonian and, he is quick to point out, a liberal. But in this audio essay, Kristof takes liberals to task for their governing of cities on the West Coast. It’s an election year, and so he asks the question he believes many Americans are thinking: “Why put liberals in charge nationally when the places around the country where liberals have the greatest control are plagued by homelessness, crime and dysfunction?”Thoughts? Questions? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.