The Green New Deal Could Dramatically Expand Economic Democracy The Green New Deal Could Dramatically Expand Economic Democracy
We can accomplish great things by putting ordinary people in control.
Feb 15, 2019 / Nathan Schneider
New York Fights—and Amazon Flees New York Fights—and Amazon Flees
As the HQ2 deal collapses, the question becomes: Can the city can come up with a better model of economic development?
Feb 14, 2019 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy
A Lawsuit Threatens a Groundbreaking School-Desegregation Case A Lawsuit Threatens a Groundbreaking School-Desegregation Case
After Sheff v. O’Neill, Hartford, Connecticut, created a new model for school integration. Now a conservative law firm wants to dismantle it.
Feb 11, 2019 / Rachel M. Cohen
Want to Eradicate Hunger in America? Take on Racism. Want to Eradicate Hunger in America? Take on Racism.
A new study found that people who experience discrimination are almost twice as likely as others to struggle with hunger.
Feb 4, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
What Happens When Gentrification Comes to a Postindustrial City? What Happens When Gentrification Comes to a Postindustrial City?
New development in Worcester, Massachusetts, threatens the city’s poorest.
Jan 30, 2019 / Maia Hibbett
‘This Is Much Bigger Than Us, Than Our Union, Even Than Our City’ ‘This Is Much Bigger Than Us, Than Our Union, Even Than Our City’
How LA’s teachers joined forces with the community and won a landmark labor contract.
Jan 23, 2019 / Cities Rising / Sarah Jaffe
Discipline and Punish: The Birth of China’s Social-Credit System Discipline and Punish: The Birth of China’s Social-Credit System
In Hangzhou and throughout Shandong province, gold stars and black marks have begun to shape public and private behavior.
Jan 23, 2019 / Between Us, We Cover the World / René Raphael and Ling Xi
The Radical Organizing That Paved the Way for LA’s Teachers’ Strike The Radical Organizing That Paved the Way for LA’s Teachers’ Strike
In 2014, a progressive Union Power caucus took over UTLA—and that has made all the difference.
Jan 19, 2019 / Sarah Jaffe
ICE Put El Paso on the Brink of a Humanitarian Crisis ICE Put El Paso on the Brink of a Humanitarian Crisis
The immigration agency spent the holidays releasing hundreds of refugees onto the streets of El Paso. Asylum seekers deserve better.
Jan 11, 2019 / Todd A. Curry
Bill de Blasio, the Happiness Mayor? Bill de Blasio, the Happiness Mayor?
After seeming to retreat from his initial bold vision, New York’s mayor has returned with a plan for comprehensive health care and, yes, happiness.
Jan 10, 2019 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy