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https://www.wsj.com/articles/progressive-cities-population-decline-census-bureau-chicago-new-york-san-francisco-e803562c

Escape From New York, Etc.

Big progressive cities suffer another year of declining population.

By The Editorial Board

May 21, 2023 5:08 pm ET

Journal Editorial Report: Governors start to push back against DEI ideology. Images: USA Today Network via Reuters/AP Composite: Mark Kelly

Population loss from big cities slowed last year, the Census Bureau reported last week. Was it trying to bury the lead? The bigger news is how Covid lockdowns, crime and the rising cost of living are causing an exodus from big progressive cities.

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