New York’s Separate and Unequal Schools New York’s Separate and Unequal Schools
The nation’s most diverse public school district is also its most divided.
Feb 20, 2018 / Michelle Chen
The Federal Government Is Unraveling—but the State of Our Cities Is Strong The Federal Government Is Unraveling—but the State of Our Cities Is Strong
Dispatches from the urban resistance, from Philadelphia to Seattle and beyond
Jan 31, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
What ‘The Awl’ Gave Us What ‘The Awl’ Gave Us
The Awl showed many of us that diving into the weird and marginal could be fun and meaningful—and still produce great writing.
Jan 17, 2018 / Bijan Stephen
New York City vs. Big Oil New York City vs. Big Oil
Flanked by Nation contributors Naomi Klein and Bill McKibben, Bill de Blasio announced that New York City would divest from and sue fossil-fuel companies.
Jan 10, 2018 / Cities Rising / Mark Hertsgaard
Big-Time Sports in the Big Apple Big-Time Sports in the Big Apple
Author Sean Deveney on Joe Namath and New York City in the 1960s.
Jan 9, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin
Mayor de Blasio Should Seize His Second Term to Make New York the ‘Fairest Big City in America’ Mayor de Blasio Should Seize His Second Term to Make New York the ‘Fairest Big City in America’
To succeed, he’ll have to be even bolder and more progressive.
Jan 1, 2018 / Cities Rising / The Editors
From Paid Sick Leave to Municipal ID Cards: New York’s City Council Leaves an Impression From Paid Sick Leave to Municipal ID Cards: New York’s City Council Leaves an Impression
During the last four years, the council has passed significant legislation to stem inequality. Can it do better during the next four?
Dec 14, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
Why Is ICE Arresting Immigrants in New York City’s Courts? Why Is ICE Arresting Immigrants in New York City’s Courts?
Despite New York’s being a sanctuary city, ICE is prowling the courtrooms.
Dec 4, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Jennifer Egan’s Shadow Worlds Jennifer Egan’s Shadow Worlds
Manhattan Beach maps the networks of power working just below New York’s surface.
Nov 16, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Katherine Hill
Turning Broadband Access Into a Social Movement Turning Broadband Access Into a Social Movement
Solutions to the digital divide won’t come from Washington but from our own backyards.
Oct 19, 2017 / Cities Rising / Michelle Chen