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The political upheaval in New York and other major cities is part of a broader trend of urban depopulation. Historically, left-leaning urban centers led by Democratic monopolies have experienced consistent population declines—a process known as deurbanization. Cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Detroit, and Cleveland have all seen their populations shrink dramatically over recent decades, often due to failed policies on crime, governance, and economic management.