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Why Do Mayors Love Sports Stadiums? (The Nation) – now free online!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Neil deMause

My Nation article on why cities keep pursuing sports stadiums and arenas against all economic good sense is now out from under the paywall, so go and read it now! Especially if you’re, say, a member of the Los Angeles city council.

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