If Joy Reid isn’t talking down white people she has no conversation. In her most recent declaration, Joy hearkens back to the days of the Holy Roman Empire to blame whites.
Has there ever been a person more r@cist than Joy Reid?
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) April 27, 2025
Reid references Roman history to make her points (wrongly), wholly ignoring Black countries today. Please show me the African country that most closely mimics the Roman empire?
I’m not here to beat up on Black people or cultures, because Lord knows Democrats do a spectacular job of that. But I must point out the inconsistencies when ethnocentric racists like Joy Reid speak.
What an investment in racism she and her ilk have. One would think that after all the money she made race pimping, she would fade into obscurity, or at least take a vacation. Ironically, if Reid does take a vacation, I’d bet dollars to dog turds that it will be where mostly white people live.
Back to the main issue: exactly what has Africa given civilization? What amazing creations have Africans in all countries and cultures made to civilization, and you can’t count Elon Musk?
One site posted this:
There are 15 African countries currently at war. These countries are involved with perpetual terrorist violence, and sadly, 27% of people on the African continent are directly affected by bloodshed, mayhem, and post-traumatic stress. Africa comes second in the number of armed conflicts per region with more than 35 non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) taking place in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
That would be like 15 states in the United States being at war with each other.
For the record, if the states fought in America, just rename the country The United State of Texas.
Moving on, Wikipedia offers a list of conflicts around the globe. One guess what continent leads in scuffles. But do we really need to leave the United States to pick apart Reid’s comments? Of course not.
I asked Grok for the list of the most dangerous cities in America, and here is what it returned:
Identifying the “most dangerous” cities in America depends on metrics like violent crime rates (homicide, assault, robbery, etc.), which can vary by source and year. Below, I’ve compiled a list of cities frequently cited as having high violent crime rates based on recent data (up to 2024), their mayors’ political affiliations, and the ethnic makeup of their populations. I’ve used FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data, recent studies, and population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau for accuracy. Note that crime data can fluctuate, and rankings may differ slightly depending on the methodology (e.g., per capita rates vs. total incidents). I’ve focused on the top 10 cities commonly mentioned in reports like those from the FBI, StudyFinds, and posts on X, ensuring the data is as current as possible.
Methodology and Caveats:
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Crime Data: Sourced from FBI UCR (2021–2023), StudyFinds (2024), and the Major Cities Chiefs Association. Violent crime rates are per 100,000 residents unless stated otherwise
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Mayoral Political Party: Determined via Ballotpedia, official city websites, or media reports as of April 2025. Some mayoral elections are nonpartisan, but affiliations are inferred from public records or past candidacies.
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Ethnic Makeup: Based on 2020 Census data or 2023 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, focusing on major racial/ethnic groups (White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, etc.).
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Limitations: Crime is hyper-localized, and city-wide stats may mask safer areas. Political affiliation of mayors doesn’t directly cause crime, as factors like poverty, unemployment, and historical trends play significant roles. The FBI warns against simplistic city rankings due to demographic and socioeconomic variables.
List of Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America (2024/2025)
1. St. Louis, MO
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Violent Crime Rate: ~2,059 per 100,000 (2024, CCJ)
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Homicide Rate: ~48.6 per 100,000 (2024)
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Mayor: Tishaura Jones (Democrat, elected 2021)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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White: 46.5%
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Black: 45.3%
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Hispanic: 4.1%
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Asian: 3.4%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.7%
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Notes: St. Louis consistently ranks high due to concentrated poverty and gang activity in certain neighborhoods.
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2. Memphis, TN
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- Violent Crime Rate: ~2,420 per 100,000 (237% above national average, 2024)
- Homicide Rate: ~45 per 100,000
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Mayor: Paul Young (Democrat, elected 2023)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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Black: 64.1%
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White: 28.2%
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Hispanic: 6.6%
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Asian: 1.7%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.4%
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Notes: High crime in areas like Downtown and Parkway Village-Oakhaven; poverty rate ~21%.
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3. Detroit, MI
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Violent Crime Rate: ~2,200 per 100,000 (2023)
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Homicide Rate: ~40 per 100,000
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Mayor: Mike Duggan (Democrat, elected 2013)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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Black: 77.8%
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White: 14.7%
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Hispanic: 7.5%
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Asian: 1.6%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.4%
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Notes: Urban decay and economic challenges persist, though revitalization efforts are ongoing.
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4. Baltimore, MD
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Violent Crime Rate: ~1,800 per 100,000 (2023)
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Homicide Rate: ~37 per 100,000
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Mayor: Brandon Scott (Democrat, elected 2020)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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Black: 62.3%
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White: 29.7%
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Hispanic: 5.5%
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Asian: 2.7%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.8%
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Notes: Baltimore has had Democratic mayors since 1967; crime tied to socioeconomic disparities.
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5. Bessemer, AL
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Violent Crime Rate: ~3,318 per 100,000 (2024, StudyFinds)
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Homicide Rate: Not specified, but violent crime odds 1 in 9
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Mayor: Kenneth “Ken” Gulley (Democrat)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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Black: 71.2%
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White: 23.5%
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Hispanic: 4.0%
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Asian: 0.5%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.8%
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Notes: Small city with outsized crime rates, linked to economic decline.
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6. Cleveland, OH
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Violent Crime Rate: ~1,600 per 100,000 (2023)
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Homicide Rate: ~35 per 100,000
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Mayor: Justin Bibb (Democrat, elected 2021)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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Black: 48.8%
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White: 39.7%
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Hispanic: 10.5%
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Asian: 2.4%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.6%
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Notes: Poverty (~31%) and unemployment drive crime in certain wards.
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7. Birmingham, AL
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Violent Crime Rate: ~1,900 per 100,000 (2024)
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Homicide Rate: ~30 per 100,000
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Mayor: Randall Woodfin (Democrat, elected 2017)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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Black: 69.4%
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White: 25.7%
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Hispanic: 4.1%
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Asian: 1.0%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.8%
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Notes: Regional crime trends affect Birmingham, near Bessemer.
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8. Little Rock, AR
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Violent Crime Rate: ~1,800 per 100,000 (2023)
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Homicide Rate: ~28 per 100,000
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Mayor: Frank Scott Jr. (Democrat, elected 2018)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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White: 49.1%
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Black: 41.6%
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Hispanic: 6.8%
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Asian: 3.1%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.4%
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Notes: Crime concentrated in specific neighborhoods; poverty rate ~16%.
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9. Milwaukee, WI
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Violent Crime Rate: ~1,500 per 100,000 (2023)
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Homicide Rate: ~25 per 100,000
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Mayor: Cavalier Johnson (Democrat, elected 2022)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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White: 44.4%
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Black: 38.8%
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Hispanic: 19.0%
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Asian: 4.8%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.8%
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Notes: Segregation and economic inequality contribute to crime.
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10. Albuquerque, NM
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Violent Crime Rate: ~1,400 per 100,000 (2023)
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Homicide Rate: ~20 per 100,000
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Mayor: Tim Keller (Democrat, elected 2017)
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Ethnic Makeup (2023 est.):
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White: 70.7% (includes Hispanic Whites)
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Hispanic: 49.2% (any race)
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Black: 3.1%
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Asian: 3.0%
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Native American: 4.6%
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Other/Multiracial: ~0.6%
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Notes: High property crime alongside violent crime; diverse population.
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Observations:
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Political Party: All 10 cities have Democratic mayors as of April 2025. This aligns with the trend that most large U.S. cities (65 of the top 100) are led by Democrats, per Ballotpedia. However, correlation doesn’t imply causation—cities tend to vote Democratic due to urban demographics (younger, more diverse populations).
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Ethnic Makeup: Many of these cities have significant Black populations (e.g., Memphis, Detroit, Bessemer), often exceeding 50%. Others, like Albuquerque, have large Hispanic populations. White populations vary widely (14.7% in Detroit to 70.7% in Albuquerque). Poverty and historical segregation often correlate with higher crime rates, regardless of ethnicity.
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Crime Context: High crime is often tied to socioeconomic factors like poverty (e.g., 31% in Cleveland), unemployment, and localized gang activity. Policies like “defund the police” or progressive prosecution have been debated, but evidence linking them directly to crime spikes is mixed.
Sources:
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Data, 2021–2023
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StudyFinds Report, 2024
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U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2023 Estimates
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Ballotpedia, Mayoral Partisanship
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Major Cities Chiefs Association, 2022–2024
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Posts on X for sentiment (e.g.,
So whether foreign or domestic, wherever Black Leftists live in high enough concentration doom and despair follows. The math shows it, as well as the results.
I’m not proud to report this, but things are no better in The Motherland.
Wouldn’t it be nice to see Africa working the way it should work? The gross domestic product (GDP) of all African countries combined was around 3.5 trillion US dollars in 2021. It hasn’t changed significantly leading up to 2025.
Understand that the GDP for the continent of Africa would make it the 7th largest country in the world. Put another way, the GDP of 54 countries combined is smaller than 6 countries. A continent with perhaps the richest amount of natural resources on the planet can’t beat 6 other countries in productivity.
Worse, the bottom 44 African countries amount to a rounding error on GDP scale.
Again, let’s go back to stateside, and ask which cities have the most debt.
Municipal bankruptcy (Chapter 9) is rare, with only about 700 filings since 1938, as cities can’t liquidate assets like businesses and must get state approval in the 27 states allowing it. The COVID-19 pandemic strained city budgets with an estimated $11.6 billion revenue loss in 2020 due to plummeting sales taxes, pushing some toward financial distress. However, federal aid like the American Rescue Plan Act’s $350 billion in 2021 helped many avoid collapse, leading to cash surpluses in some cases. Despite this, fiscal challenges persist for certain cities, especially as COVID funds dry up. Below is an analysis of U.S. cities recently in bankruptcy or near it, based on available data and posts on X reflecting current sentiment.
Cities Recently in or Near Bankruptcy
1. Fairfield, AL
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Status: Filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy in May 2020.
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Details: With a population of 10,500, Fairfield faced declining revenues after U.S. Steel closed parts of a facility in 2015 and Walmart shut a Supercenter in 2016. Pre-COVID financial woes included unpaid water bills and county takeover of its police force. The bankruptcy aimed to restructure debt, but no recent updates confirm resolution.
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Context: Located in Jefferson County, which itself filed for bankruptcy in 2011, Fairfield’s small tax base and economic dependence on large employers made recovery challenging.
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2. Los Angeles, CA
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Status: Not in bankruptcy but facing severe financial strain.
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Details: In April 2025, Mayor Karen Bass announced an $800 million deficit, with plans for 1,647 layoffs and a request for a state bailout. The city’s fiscal issues stem from high pension costs, homelessness program expenses, and reliance on one-time COVID funds now depleted.
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Context: Los Angeles has not filed for bankruptcy, but its deficit signals vulnerability. California’s Proposition 13 limits property tax revenue, pushing cities to defer costs to pensions, exacerbating unfunded liabilities.
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3. Chicago, IL
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Status: Not in bankruptcy but frequently cited as financially distressed.
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Details: Posts on X claim Chicago is “bankrupt” under current leadership, citing stagnant housing markets, high taxes, and eroded wealth. A 2020 report noted Chicago had less than half the resources needed for pension liabilities. The city’s $42 billion pension shortfall and $41,900 debt per taxpayer (2021) keep it on the edge, with COVID funds temporarily easing pressure.
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Context: Illinois has restrictive bankruptcy laws, making Chapter 9 filings difficult. Chicago’s size and economic importance make bankruptcy unlikely, but fiscal mismanagement and pension debt threaten stability.
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4. Boston, MA
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Status: Not in bankruptcy but flagged as at risk.
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Details: An X post warns Boston’s budget could “collapse” as COVID funds run out, potentially leading to mass layoffs and transit cuts. No recent data confirms bankruptcy filings, but the city’s high cost of living and dependence on federal aid raise concerns.
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Context: Massachusetts allows municipal bankruptcy, but Boston’s economic diversity likely prevents immediate collapse. Still, post-COVID revenue drops could force austerity measures.
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5. St. Louis, MO
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Status: Not in bankruptcy but mentioned as struggling.
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Details: An X post lists St. Louis among cities in financial trouble, though without specifics. No recent bankruptcy filings are recorded, but the city’s population decline and economic challenges mirror other distressed cities.
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Context: Missouri has seen small-town bankruptcies (three since 2008), and St. Louis’s fiscal health depends on addressing urban decay and tax base erosion.
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Other Cities Previously in Bankruptcy (Post-2008, for Context)
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Detroit, MI (2013): Largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy with $18 billion in debt. Population loss, pension obligations, and industrial decline drove the filing. Detroit emerged in 2014, revitalizing through investments and public-private partnerships.
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San Bernardino, CA (2012): Faced a $45 million deficit from declining revenues and pension costs. Emerged in 2017, focusing on economic growth and public safety.
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Stockton, CA (2012): Housing crisis slashed property taxes, with $700 million in debt. Emerged in 2015, improving fiscal management and housing programs.
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Vallejo, CA (2008): A $16 million deficit and high public safety salaries led to bankruptcy. Recovered by 2011, with rising home prices by 2016.
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Prichard, AL (1999, 2007): Declared bankruptcy twice due to pension fund collapse and population decline. Stopped pension payments, breaking state law. Recovery remains limited.
Why Fewer Bankruptcies Post-COVID?
Despite predictions of a bankruptcy wave in 2020, filings dropped 27% year-over-year through August 2020, defying expectations. Key reasons include:
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Federal Aid: The CARES Act ($1.2 trillion) and American Rescue Plan ($350 billion) provided stimulus checks, unemployment boosts, and direct aid to cities, staving off insolvency.
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Policy Measures: Eviction moratoriums, foreclosure halts, and lenient creditors reduced immediate financial pressure.
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Access Barriers: Bankruptcy court disruptions and filing fees ($2,000 for Chapter 7) deterred small entities and households.
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State Oversight: In states like Georgia and Iowa, which prohibit municipal bankruptcy, strict budget oversight or dissolution of indebted cities prevents filings.
Cities at Risk as COVID Funds Expire
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Revenue Dependence: Tourism-heavy cities (e.g., Santa Monica, CA) or those with small tax bases (e.g., Fairfield, AL) struggle with volatile sales or property taxes.
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Economic Decline: Population loss and business closures, as seen in St. Louis or Prichard, erode revenue.
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High Costs: Cities like Los Angeles and Boston face rising expenses for homelessness, public safety, and infrastructure amidst high living costs.
Critical Perspective
The sentiment on X reflects frustration that COVID funds “bailed out” cities, potentially delaying necessary fiscal reforms. However, bankruptcy isn’t a cure-all—it’s costly (e.g., San Bernardino spent $18.8 million on legal fees), damages credit, and often cuts pensions and services, hitting residents hardest. Federal aid likely prevented a wave of filings that could’ve tipped the economy into deeper recession, but it may have masked underlying issues like pension mismanagement or overreliance on volatile taxes. Cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, while not bankrupt, must address structural deficits to avoid future filings, especially as aid expires. Smaller cities like Fairfield, with fewer resources, are more likely to file again without economic revival.
Starting to get the picture? You see many of the same names when you mention bankruptcy of fiscal insolvency. And certainly the covid picture becomes much more clear.
