Summary of Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion

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The author discusses how liberal hypocrisy is fueling inequality in America. The author notes that in liberal strongholds like Palo Alto, California, and Washington State, wealthy residents pay a lower share of their income in taxes than the poor, while in other states, like Illinois, this is not the case. The author also draws attention to the fact that education is a critical public good, but in America, funding for schools is based on the real estate taxes of the houses within a school district, which leads to more funding going to schools in wealthier areas.

• 00:00:00 In "Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion", the author discusses how, in liberal states with Democratic control of the legislative and executive branches, policies often result in inequality, as the cost of housing is too high for many people. This zoning map from Palo Alto, California, shows that most of the city is zoned for single-family homes, contrary to the progressive ideals of many residents.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses how liberal hypocrisy is fueling inequality in America. The author notes that in liberal strongholds like Palo Alto, California, and Washington State, wealthy residents pay a lower share of their income in taxes than the poor, while in other states, like Illinois, this is not the case. The author also draws attention to the fact that education is a critical public good, but in America, funding for schools is based on the real estate taxes of the houses within a school district, which leads to more funding going to schools in wealthier areas.
• 00:10:00 The author discusses how liberals in blue states often have different values than those professed by liberals in other states, often favoring policies that result in inequality.