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In 1965, The Mamas and The Papas released “California Dreamin,” one of the most iconic pop songs of the 20th century. The chorus, both infectious and instantly recognizable, has the singer envisaging the safety and warmth of L.A.
The California state Capitol building in downtown Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 9, 2003. David Paul Morris/Getty Images
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John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
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