Ross Barkan

Ross Barkan is a journalist based in New York. He writes a column on national politics for The Guardian and contributes frequently on local politics to Gothamist.

September 17, 2020

Cuomo’s Choice: Tax the Rich or Starve the Schools

As New York’s schools struggle to reopen, America’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has refused to fill a gaping budget hole by taxing the rich, instead threatening massive cuts.

Ross Barkan
August 10, 2020

Cuomo’s Administration Faces Questioning Over Its Handling of Nursing Home Covid Deaths

Democratic and Republican lawmakers want to know why the state’s Department of Health counts deaths so strangely.

Ross Barkan
Police and Law EnforcementJuly 2, 2020

How Did Police Unions Get So Powerful?

Police unions are on the defensive for perhaps the first time since their formation. It’s been a long time coming.

Ross Barkan
Police and Law EnforcementJune 8, 2020

This Law Keeps Police Misconduct Secret

In New York State, the statute 50-A keeps officers’ disciplinary records “confidential and not subject to inspection or review” is under new scrutiny.

Ross Barkan
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Higher EducationMay 20, 2020

If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’

Employees of New York City’s public colleges are already being hit by the governor’s proposed austerity budget.

Ross Barkan
GovernmentApril 17, 2020

A Brief History of the Cuomo–de Blasio Feud

The bad blood between New York City’s mayor and the state’s governor over how to handle the pandemic is the latest chapter in their years-long rivalry.

Ross Barkan
April 9, 2020

New York’s Transit Workers Keep Getting Sick

Covid-19 has turned public transit into a nightmare for commuters and employees alike.

Ross Barkan
March 30, 2020

Cuomo Helped Get New York Into This Mess

The governor’s position on health care spending looked starkly different a couple of months ago.

Ross Barkan
Working ConditionsMarch 27, 2020

If Sanitation Workers Don’t Work, Nothing Works

Meet the men and women risking illness to keep New York’s streets clean.

Ross Barkan
Campaigns and ElectionsMarch 17, 2020

How to Canvass During a Pandemic

Progressive insurgents are reimagining their campaigns thanks to the coronavirus.

Ross Barkan

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Ross Barkan

September 17, 2020

As New York’s schools struggle to reopen, America’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has refused to fill a gaping budget hole by taxing the rich, instead threatening massive cuts.

August 10, 2020

Democratic and Republican lawmakers want to know why the state’s Department of Health counts deaths so strangely.

Police and Law EnforcementJuly 2, 2020

Police unions are on the defensive for perhaps the first time since their formation. It’s been a long time coming.

Police and Law EnforcementJune 8, 2020

In New York State, the statute 50-A keeps officers’ disciplinary records “confidential and not subject to inspection or review” is under new scrutiny.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

Higher EducationMay 20, 2020

Employees of New York City’s public colleges are already being hit by the governor’s proposed austerity budget.

GovernmentApril 17, 2020

The bad blood between New York City’s mayor and the state’s governor over how to handle the pandemic is the latest chapter in their years-long rivalry.

April 9, 2020

Covid-19 has turned public transit into a nightmare for commuters and employees alike.

March 30, 2020

The governor’s position on health care spending looked starkly different a couple of months ago.

Working ConditionsMarch 27, 2020

Meet the men and women risking illness to keep New York’s streets clean.

Campaigns and ElectionsMarch 17, 2020

Progressive insurgents are reimagining their campaigns thanks to the coronavirus.