Cities

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 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 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 / John Nichols

Bill de Blasio, Liberal and Proud

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 / 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’ 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 / John Nichols

On Privatization’s Cutting Edge

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 / Rick Perlstein

Bill de Blasio and the Rebirth of Economic Liberalism

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

Queers for Quinn?

Queers for Quinn? Queers for Quinn?

Supporters of mayoral candidate Christine Quinn trumpet the historic nature of her candidacy, but her record is nothing to be proud of. 

Sep 4, 2013 / Column / Richard Kim

Victory for Homeless Vets in LA

Victory for Homeless Vets in LA Victory for Homeless Vets in LA

A federal court rules that Veterans Affairs can’t lease land for rent-a-car lot, hotel laundry and film studio storage.

Aug 30, 2013 / Jon Wiener

‘New York Times’ Endorses Status Quo in Christine Quinn

‘New York Times’ Endorses Status Quo in Christine Quinn ‘New York Times’ Endorses Status Quo in Christine Quinn

Paper backs Christine Quinn as heir to Bloomberg. But do Democrats really want more of the same?

Aug 26, 2013 / John Nichols

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