De Blasio Wins Debate; GOP Wants Him as Its False Equivalency Voodoo Doll De Blasio Wins Debate; GOP Wants Him as Its False Equivalency Voodoo Doll
With de Blasio coming out on top in last night’s debate, Republicans regroup for future attacks.
Oct 16, 2013 / Blog / Leslie Savan
No Cartoon Characters in the NYC Mayoral Debate No Cartoon Characters in the NYC Mayoral Debate
But with any luck we will see whether their policies have character.
Oct 15, 2013 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Miami: Where Luxury Real Estate Meets Dirty Money Miami: Where Luxury Real Estate Meets Dirty Money
The buyers come from all over the globe, bearing cash and complicated pasts.
Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Ken Silverstein
City of Rogues City of Rogues
Here are a few recent buyers of high-end Miami properties.
Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Ken Silverstein
How Jose Pedro de Morais Jr. Came to Miami How Jose Pedro de Morais Jr. Came to Miami
The former finance minister of a notoriously corrupt regime in Angola is living in high style.
Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Ken Silverstein
Amid Shutdown Scrambling, a Powerful Reminder That DC Should Be a State Amid Shutdown Scrambling, a Powerful Reminder That DC Should Be a State
The city of Washington lacks budget autonomy, so local officials are forced to cobble together a shutdown response. Why?
Sep 30, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Bill de Blasio, Liberal and Proud Bill de Blasio, Liberal and Proud
Why his campaign for NYC mayor has ignited the passion of New York’s progressives.
Sep 11, 2013 / Editorial / The Editors
Bill de Blasio Leads New York Primary With Surge of Votes for ‘Bold Progressive Change’ Bill de Blasio Leads New York Primary With Surge of Votes for ‘Bold Progressive Change’
A big primary lead for Bill de Blasio, who ran on a promise to tax the rich.
Sep 11, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
On Privatization’s Cutting Edge On Privatization’s Cutting Edge
Chicago’s parking meter deal doesn’t just sell off city assets—it uconstitutionally sells off the city’s very power to police itself.
Sep 5, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism
The leading candidate for New York City mayor shows the way forward for Democrats.
Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman