8legs: Joel kotkin

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California’s green policies destroy blue-collar jobs

The column argues California's environmental rules have constrained key industries and economic growth.
Latino workers are described as over half of California construction and logistics roles.
The piece labels California policies as a form of 'green Jim Crow' that harms minority communities.
The article asserts Latinos and African Americans have lower income and homeownership in California than in other states.
The author claims public schools underperform for minority students in California compared with Florida and Texas.
The piece cites a Civitas Institute report and Chapman University data to support income and employment claims.
The opinion claims California’s oil and gas sector is being intentionally harmed by regulation.
The piece argues blue-collar workers face shrinking opportunities as the state imports more fuel.
The article describes a political stance where reparations and affirmative action are pursued despite public pushback.
The author suggests many minorities relocate seeking better opportunities due to California policies.

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