The MTA’s Ban on ‘Political’ Ads Has Turned It Into the Free-Speech Police The MTA’s Ban on ‘Political’ Ads Has Turned It Into the Free-Speech Police
Should the New York City transportation agency, and others across the nation, be in the business of deciding what riders are allowed to see?
Jun 21, 2016 / Allegra Kirkland
What Happens to the Right of Public Assembly in the Absence of Public Space? What Happens to the Right of Public Assembly in the Absence of Public Space?
The mentality of traffic engineering cripples mass transit, and free speech, in New York City.
Dec 3, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin
October 27, 1904: The New York City Subway System Opens October 27, 1904: The New York City Subway System Opens
“The bearing of this upon social conditions can hardly be overestimated.”
Oct 27, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner
Former Residents of New Orleans’s Demolished Housing Projects Tell Their Stories Former Residents of New Orleans’s Demolished Housing Projects Tell Their Stories
When public housing was demolished post-Katrina, black women were especially hard hit. A new report examines what their lives look like now.
Aug 28, 2015 / Dani McClain
Hey, LA: Here’s How You Say ‘No’ to the Olympics Hey, LA: Here’s How You Say ‘No’ to the Olympics
Just last month, Boston became the first American city in almost 45 years to say ‘no’ to hosting the Olympics. LA, it’s your turn.
Aug 27, 2015 / Jonathan Cohn and Robin Jacks
Uber Wins a Battle With New York, Now It’s War Uber Wins a Battle With New York, Now It’s War
The fight over NYC’s Uber cap is just the beginning of a deeper struggle over the future of transportation and the gig economy.
Jul 24, 2015 / Michelle Chen
How Defunding Derails Our Infrastructure How Defunding Derails Our Infrastructure
John Boehner claims public financing had nothing to do with the Amtrak disaster, but like so many others, it can be directly traced to funding shortfalls.
May 20, 2015 / Editorial / John Nichols
Congress Has to Get Serious About Railroads and Infrastructure Congress Has to Get Serious About Railroads and Infrastructure
Too many derailments, too many bridge collapses. The neglect has got to stop.
May 13, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Ten Urban Experiments That Your City Should Adopt Ten Urban Experiments That Your City Should Adopt
From Atlanta to Los Angeles, cities are becoming greener, healthier, and more humane.
Mar 4, 2015 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Meet 3 Young Politicians Changing the Way New York City Works Meet 3 Young Politicians Changing the Way New York City Works
As young community leaders take office and a progressive power base grows, machine politics is losing its grip on the Big Apple.
Aug 1, 2014 / Cities Rising / Max Rivlin-Nadler