New York City

No More Tale of Two Cities? How de Blasio’s 2015 Budget Could Make New York More Equal

No More Tale of Two Cities? How de Blasio’s 2015 Budget Could Make New York More Equal No More Tale of Two Cities? How de Blasio’s 2015 Budget Could Make New York More Equal

Could we finally be leaving Mayor Bloomberg’s Gilded City behind? 

May 12, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running.

The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running. The Cheering Stops. De Blasio Keeps Running.

We end out First 100 Days blog with a look at what stands between the progressive mayor and the far-off finish line.

Apr 17, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality

100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality 100 Days Into Bill de Blasio’s First Term, New York’s Most Powerful Progressive Is Taking Big Swipes at Inequality

The bad news? The forces of opposition may be just as strong as he is.

Apr 15, 2014 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy

The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan

The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan The Outrageous Trial of Cecily McMillan

A young Occupy Wall Street activist ended up in the hospital after her arrest. So why is she the one being prosecuted for assault?

Apr 14, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About

On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About On Day 100, de Blasio Defines What His Mayoralty Is About

After the triumphs and troubles of his first three months in office, the mayor lays claim to grassroots, people-powered movement politics.

Apr 10, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Allies and Skeptics Alike Want Details From de Blasio

Allies and Skeptics Alike Want Details From de Blasio Allies and Skeptics Alike Want Details From de Blasio

On schools, housing and more, both pro and con want nuts and bolts.

Apr 9, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

And that’s good news for the progressive mayor.

Apr 8, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing

Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing Next on the Progressive Agenda: Housing

If the UPK fight defined the first 100 days of the mayor’s current term, housing will likely dominate the remaining 1,360 days.

Apr 7, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route

Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route Dude, de Blasio Should Totally Go the Informal Route

The mayor wants to break down some of the barriers that distance power from people. Good call.

Apr 3, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

The Rise of the Progressive City

The Rise of the Progressive City The Rise of the Progressive City

With liberal hopes dashed in Washington, political energy is gathering in cities, where social change is actually possible.

Apr 2, 2014 / Cities Rising / Michelle Goldberg

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