This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago
In February 1914, an editorial warned against allowing a small, privileged driving minority to jeopardize the lives of everyone else.
Feb 1, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement
Following through on a key campaign promise, de Blasio agrees to an inclusive reform process for stop-and-frisk—but does it matter?
Jan 30, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC Bill de Blasio Is Wrong to Pander to AIPAC
The powerful right-wing lobby doesn’t represent most American Jews, and it’s no longer the only game in town.
Jan 29, 2014 / The Editors
Obama’s Speech and de Blasio’s Agenda Obama’s Speech and de Blasio’s Agenda
The mayor has dubbed the president the “champion of our cities,” but the State of the Union offered few indications of help.
Jan 29, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
What Chirlane McCray Wore—and Why It Matters What Chirlane McCray Wore—and Why It Matters
Suddenly local fashion is all the rage. But can the garment trades once again bring good jobs to New York City?
Jan 29, 2014 / Feature / Elizabeth Cline
Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High? Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High?
With just a few appointments to a key board, de Blasio could take a step toward lower rents for New Yorkers.
Jan 27, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly
In an address closed to the press and not even on his official schedule, the mayor said defending Israel is part of his job.
Jan 24, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors
De Blasio wants mayors to turn up the heat on members of Congress who ignore cities.
Jan 23, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate Giuliani Emerges as Christie’s Main Surrogate
The surrogate’s chosen. The mystery’s this: Why Rudy, a man more vindictive than Chris? It may be a plan that Chris understands fully: He’s showing the world that he’s not the worst bully. The mayor’s acts of vengeance would rate a novella. Giuliani makes Christie resemble Mandela.
Jan 22, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Without a Dedicated Funding Stream, Cuomo’s Plan for Universal Pre-K Will Fall Short Without a Dedicated Funding Stream, Cuomo’s Plan for Universal Pre-K Will Fall Short
There’s no way Cuomo’s plan pays for the kind of effort de Blasio got elected to provide.
Jan 22, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy