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Reparations have become a central and highly emotive issue in American politics. What was once framed as a moral or symbolic demand has now entered the realm of concrete policy. California has moved further than any other state. In December 2025, lawmakers voted to create a Reparations Fund, transforming reparations from rhetoric into fiscal commitment. This decision reflects the intensity of contemporary political pressure. It does not, however, resolve the underlying empirical question. Would reparations materially improve black outcomes in the long-term? (more…)