De Blasio’s Plan to Tax the Rich: Not ‘Dead on Arrival’ After All De Blasio’s Plan to Tax the Rich: Not ‘Dead on Arrival’ After All
Here it is fourteen days into the Bill de Blasio mayoralty, and we’re still talking about a tax plan that was supposedly “dead on arrival” even before the Democra...
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio
The text of Harry Belafonte’s inaugural remarks, with additional commentary by Carl Hart.
Jan 10, 2014 / Harry Belafonte and Carl L. Hart
City Council Progressives Now Have the Power to Share Power City Council Progressives Now Have the Power to Share Power
Part of their program is to reform how council authority is wielded. How will that affect Bill de Blasio's agenda?
Jan 9, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Promised to Fight NYC’s Inequality. Here’s How You Can Tell If He’s Winning. De Blasio Promised to Fight NYC’s Inequality. Here’s How You Can Tell If He’s Winning.
The new mayor chose a big target. Here are four ways to hold him accountable.
Jan 8, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa? NYC Speakerstakes: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Melissa?
The press defends a helpless city against the terror that is Melissa Mark-Viverito.
Jan 6, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him? Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?
The new public advocate says she’ll “call out” anyone who stands in the way of progress. That includes the new mayor.
Jan 3, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale
Everybody loves the former president. But he was no De Blasio Democrat.
Jan 2, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor ‘De Blasio Matters,’ and Now He’s Mayor
He takes the oath, and observers weigh in on what it all means.
Jan 1, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like? Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like?
de Blasio’s pick for schools chancellor is a great first step toward changing the direction of school reform in New York. But it was just the first step.
Dec 31, 2013 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity
The mayor-elect is getting pressure to include more blacks and Latinos among his appointments.
Dec 30, 2013 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy