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
What Bill de Blasio Can Learn From New York City’s Last Radical Mayor What Bill de Blasio Can Learn From New York City’s Last Radical Mayor
Fiorello La Guardia also took office in a time of crisis—and he was open to new ideas and bold reforms.
Jan 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / D.D. Guttenplan
Seattle Swears In a Socialist Seattle Swears In a Socialist
Kshama Sawant sees her election as “a sign that we are heading into a period of political change.”
Jan 6, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
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
The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter The Democratic Vistas of 2014: Five Reforms to Make Our Politics Matter
An agenda of constitutional amendments, structural changes and referendum votes for raises and rights.
Jan 1, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
‘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