Occupy the Polls: Tuesday’s Critical Tests of Political Power Occupy the Polls: Tuesday’s Critical Tests of Political Power
Labor rights, voter rights, gay rights, immigrant rights, Democratic renewal, independent progressives, a sheriff with a heart and “Occupy” candidates: all on the ballo...
Nov 7, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Occupy the Ballot: Colorado Voters Reject Corporate Power Occupy the Ballot: Colorado Voters Reject Corporate Power
Boulder voters reject corporate personhood, and move to replace private power with a public utility.
Nov 4, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
A Reality Check on Teen Sex A Reality Check on Teen Sex
New York City’s new sex ed curriculum is based on real evidence: very young teens are having sex, and need to know how to stay safe.
Oct 26, 2011 / Blog / Dana Goldstein
The Rise of Urban Biking The Rise of Urban Biking
The Complete Streets movement is helping city residents reimagine their roads.
The Future of No Child Left Behind The Future of No Child Left Behind
President Obama is moving forward to reform NCLB unilaterally, but the House GOP has its own plan.
Sep 23, 2011 / Blog / Dana Goldstein
Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center
How the World Trade Center turned Manhattan into a planned community.
Sep 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Alyssa Katz
Will Offering Free Homes to Police Officers Help Revive Detroit? Will Offering Free Homes to Police Officers Help Revive Detroit?
On MSNBC, Melissa Harris-Perry praises a Detroit program that provides free and reduced-priced homes to police officers.
Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Transportation Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Transportation
"Even somebody like me can learn how to fight."
Aug 8, 2011 / Video / The Nation
Why Do Mayors Love Sports Stadiums? Why Do Mayors Love Sports Stadiums?
Numerous cities are littered with “downtown catalysts” that failed to catalyze.
Jul 27, 2011 / Feature / Neil DeMause
US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’ US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’
For the first time since the Vietnam War, mayors are calling for ending wars and redirecting funds to services at home.
Jun 21, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols