Cities

Rick Snyder’s Detroit Takeover Plan Is Not What Democracy Looks Like

Rick Snyder’s Detroit Takeover Plan Is Not What Democracy Looks Like Rick Snyder’s Detroit Takeover Plan Is Not What Democracy Looks Like

The Republican governor seeks to give an “emergency manager,” not elected officials, authority over the city.

Mar 6, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Ed Koch and the Cost of the Closet

Ed Koch and the Cost of the Closet Ed Koch and the Cost of the Closet

There is a special place reserved for the late New York City mayor in gay hell.

Feb 2, 2013 / Blog / Richard Kim

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Glenn Harris discusses the goals and tactics of Seattle's unique "Race and Social Justice Initiative."

Jan 28, 2013 / Video / Laura Flanders

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO] From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

Seattle’s one-of-a-kind city program holds all public officials accountable for racial equity.

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Old, Female and Homeless

Old, Female and Homeless Old, Female and Homeless

Life on San Francisco’s streets for women over 50 is filled with hardships, small and large.

Jan 23, 2013 / Feature / Rose Aguilar

In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services

In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services

Local and state governments are gaining the ability to restore basic services and infrastructure.

Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Crime and Crisis: Think ‘We’ Not ‘They’ Crime and Crisis: Think ‘We’ Not ‘They’

Two interviews have new resonance since the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.

Dec 20, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond

After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond

From public housing to living wages, how can New York rebuild as a more equal, just city? 

Dec 7, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back

Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back

For Yolanda Andrews, losing her house would mean losing everything. That's why she's standing up to predatory banking.

Dec 5, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

The stakes of the fiscal showdown couldn’t be higher for people who depend on affordable housing.

Nov 30, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

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