Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s repeated boasts about California’s economy ranking fourth in the world, the state is struggling to provide jobs for its residents. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, California had the highest unemployment rate in the nation in August at 5.5%, a figure unchanged from July. The Golden State is one of only a handful of states with an unemployment rate above 5%, well above the national average of 4.3%.
Antisemitic attacks reached their highest level on record in 2024, with 9,354 incidents nationwide, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). A staggering 64% of these incidents occurred in just 10 states—eight of which are led by Democratic governors. The surge was driven largely by harassment and violence linked to anti-Israel activism on college campuses.
