Ohio’s Gritty Fight to Reverse Decadence

The Buckeye State can lead the way to techno-nationalism, says Julian Zelizer .

Anduril plans to build a $1 billion factory, Arsenal-1, in Ohio 's capital, Columbus .

Zelizer : Columbus should continue leaning into its manufacturing roots, producing physical goods rather than Silicon Valley's ephemera.

By embracing its Rust Belt roots and prioritizing advanced manufacturing over fleeting software trends, Columbus exemplifies the muscular productivity Sandburg celebrated.

By leading in hardware innovation, Columbus can model sustainable growth, strengthening its urban core while providing a blueprint for Rust Belt revival.

Unlike New York or San Francisco , Columbus offers urban amenities at reasonable costs.