Cities

Eric Adams

Why NYC Progressives Should Fear an Eric Adams Mayoralty Why NYC Progressives Should Fear an Eric Adams Mayoralty

Is the Brooklyn Borough president worse for New York—and the left—than Andrew Yang?

Jun 21, 2021 / Ross Barkan

Lander-Caban-AOC

How Progressives Could Lose New York’s Mayor’s Race—but Win the City How Progressives Could Lose New York’s Mayor’s Race—but Win the City

Up and down the ballot, from office of the comptroller to the City Council, progressives could pull off a wave of critical victories.

Jun 21, 2021 / Akash Mehta and Sam Mellins

NYC Mayoral Election

Socialists Were Once Serious Contenders for Mayor of New York, and They Will Be Again Socialists Were Once Serious Contenders for Mayor of New York, and They Will Be Again

Tuesday’s mayoral primary lacks a prominent democratic socialist contender. But the next mayoral race will almost certainly feature one.

Jun 21, 2021 / John Nichols

Maya Resilience

Maya Resilience Maya Resilience

VP Kamala Harris recently visited Guatemala, where the local economy is threatened by the corporate takeover of food production and distribution.

Jun 17, 2021 / OppArt / Ottoniel Chavajay

Planet in Distress

Planet in Distress Planet in Distress

The call to rebel against extinction grows.

Jun 16, 2021 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Loss Runs Like a River Through My Life

Loss Runs Like a River Through My Life Loss Runs Like a River Through My Life

On grief’s unequal racial burden, and the Internet as a vehicle to negotiate survival and turn collective grief into collective action.

Jun 16, 2021 / Malkia Devich-Cyril

Olympic Flag

The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane The IOC Says the 2032 Olympics Are Coming to Brisbane

Amid turmoil, the IOC selected Brisbane for the 2032 games under a shroud of secrecy.

Jun 16, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Kamloops Indian School

Kamloops Indian School Kamloops Indian School

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Jun 15, 2021 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz

Brad Lander and AOC

Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York

The urban planner running for comptroller argues that the city can drive innovation and change by leveraging its financial power and influence to serve the people.

Jun 14, 2021 / John Nichols

Green Lake Elementary

Bake Sales and Tesla Raffles: The Unequal World of PTA Wealth Bake Sales and Tesla Raffles: The Unequal World of PTA Wealth

Should rich families be allowed to fundraise a better public school education for their kids?

Jun 14, 2021 / StudentNation / Neal Morton

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