City elections

Chicago’s Chuy Garcia Lost an Election, but Won a Movement

Chicago’s Chuy Garcia Lost an Election, but Won a Movement Chicago’s Chuy Garcia Lost an Election, but Won a Movement

A challenge to Rahm Emanuel and corporate Democrats sows the seeds of a new urban populism.

Apr 8, 2015 / John Nichols

Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger

Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger

Whether Emanuel wins or loses his fight for mayor, the savvy coalition leading the charge against him may already have changed Chicago politics for the better.

Apr 6, 2015 / Micah Uetricht

Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC?

Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC? Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC?

The Chicago mayor’s office confirmed that Comcast advised Emanuel on how to support a proposed merger with Time Warner—but it is refusing to make the communication public.

Apr 1, 2015 / Spencer Woodman

Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago

Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago

Chuy challenges Mayor Rahm Emanuel and insider Democrats.

Apr 1, 2015 / John Nichols

Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously

Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously

After three decades of neoliberal economic policies and the staggering inequality they have produced, we are witnessing a rebirth of socialist ideals.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Kshama Sawant

How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism

How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism

As Chuy Garcia gains momentum, another city seems possible.

Mar 4, 2015 / John Nichols

Minneapolis Has Long Been Fractured by Racial Inequity. Can a New Mayor Change That?

Minneapolis Has Long Been Fractured by Racial Inequity. Can a New Mayor Change That? Minneapolis Has Long Been Fractured by Racial Inequity. Can a New Mayor Change That?

Mayor Betsy Hodges wants to make Minneapolis live up to its progressive hype.

Sep 3, 2014 / Gabriel Thompson

A Socialist Wins in Seattle

A Socialist Wins in Seattle A Socialist Wins in Seattle

Kshama Sawant’s City Council victory reflects broad trends: polls show voters are increasingly immune to redbaiting.

Nov 26, 2013 / John Nichols

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