Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail
And it's time for Congress to recognize that.
Jul 22, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity
Bankruptcy will dramatically alter Detroit's future. Yet, Michigan’s governor seeks it without consulting the voters.
Jul 19, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: What New York City’s Mayoral Candidates Might Learn From the Past This Week in ‘Nation’ History: What New York City’s Mayoral Candidates Might Learn From the Past
The Nation has been concerned with New York City politics and governance through 32 mayors. This year's candidates could learn a lot by searching through our archives.
Jul 13, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain
In Richmond, California, home prices plummeted 58 percent since their peak. Now the city is trying out a new way to help homeowners refinance—and halt the slide into foreclosure.
Jul 12, 2013 / Peter Dreier
Chicago Cabbies Fight for a Fairer Fare Chicago Cabbies Fight for a Fairer Fare
If cab drivers in Chicago win their lawsuit to become employees of the city, their jobs will become a lot less terrible.
Jul 8, 2013 / Moshe Z. Marvit and Vincent Mersich
Chicago Rising! Chicago Rising!
A resurgent protest culture fights back against Rahm Emanuel’s austerity agenda.
Jul 2, 2013 / Feature / Rick Perlstein
WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum WATCH: NYC Mayoral Forum
Last week, eight candidates in New York City's upcoming mayoral election spoke on issues of policing and criminal justice at a forum co-sponsored by The Nation.
Jun 28, 2013 / Video / Francis Reynolds
Welcome to the (Don’t Be) Evil Empire Welcome to the (Don’t Be) Evil Empire
Google eats the world.
Jun 25, 2013 / Rebecca Solnit
Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue
As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, Albanese explains why fixing the education system must begin with a commitment to early learning.
Jun 19, 2013 / Audio / The Nation
How to Save New Orleans From Sinking How to Save New Orleans From Sinking
Innovative land management could replenish wetlands and limit flood damage.
Jun 5, 2013 / Feature / Roberta Brandes Gratz