Stop and frisk

What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life

What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life

If he becomes the nominee, then the Democratic Party will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the billionaire.

Feb 27, 2020 / Editorial / Jeet Heer for The Nation

Bloomberg

Why Is the Media So Obsessed With Michael Bloomberg? Why Is the Media So Obsessed With Michael Bloomberg?

The 77-year-old billionaire was a terrible mayor of New York City who only exacerbated inequality.

Dec 13, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman

Robert Gangi

This Police-Reform Activist Wants to Be Mayor of New York This Police-Reform Activist Wants to Be Mayor of New York

Robert Gangi is running a long-shot challenge to Mayor Bill de Blasio—from the left.

Aug 7, 2017 / Cities Rising / P.E. Moskowitz

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Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution

Remember when he was mayor?  

Nov 17, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale

Alcatraz prison

The Case Against Prisons The Case Against Prisons

Alternatives to imprisonment are working around the world—so why isn’t the United States on board?

Sep 26, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

If You Want to Know the Truth About the Criminal-Justice System, Talk to This Private Investigator

If You Want to Know the Truth About the Criminal-Justice System, Talk to This Private Investigator If You Want to Know the Truth About the Criminal-Justice System, Talk to This Private Investigator

In this age of racial profiling, mandatory sentencing, and execution-by-cop, defending people is nearly impossible.

Aug 16, 2016 / Judith Coburn

Chicago PD protest

Is There Hope for the Chicago Police Department? Is There Hope for the Chicago Police Department?

Yes, but only if we abandon the failed menu of governmental responses to policing scandals. Here’s what we should do.

May 13, 2016 / Norm Stamper

De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement

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 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record?

Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record? Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record?

Noam Scheiber says the mayor should focus more on economic populism—but neglects to mention his big wins for New Yorkers.

Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

From ‘Victim’ to ‘Threat’: James Baldwin and the Demands of Self-Respect

From ‘Victim’ to ‘Threat’: James Baldwin and the Demands of Self-Respect From ‘Victim’ to ‘Threat’: James Baldwin and the Demands of Self-Respect

Baldwin yielded to nobody in his quest to weed racism out of the American garden—root and branch.

Feb 10, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Mychal Denzel Smith

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