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Why his campaign for NYC mayor has ignited the passion of New York’s progressives.

The leading candidate for New York City mayor shows the way forward for Democrats.

Supporters of mayoral candidate Christine Quinn trumpet the historic nature of her candidacy, but her record is nothing to be proud of. 

The New York City mayoral candidate talks labor issues, climate change, the NYPD and the legacy of A-Rod.

For the first time in years, class politics are creeping back onto the New York campaign trail.

His candidacy is an opportunity for New Yorkers to reimagine their city in boldly progressive ways.

The citizens of one of our largest cities are being shut out of the decisions that will affect their future.

New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn says Anthony Weiner’s sexual behavior inspires disgust. In another era, hers would have too.

In Richmond, California, home prices plummeted 58 percent since their peak. Now the city is trying out a new way to help homeowners refinance—and halt the slide into foreclosure.

If cab drivers in Chicago win their lawsuit to become employees of the city, their jobs will become a lot less terrible.