Cities

How Joe Lhota Could Benefit From New York’s Own ‘Citizens United’

How Joe Lhota Could Benefit From New York’s Own ‘Citizens United’ How Joe Lhota Could Benefit From New York’s Own ‘Citizens United’

Could a debate over campaign finance breathe new life into Lhota's bid for NYC mayor?

Oct 25, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Will de Blasio Disappoint the Left?

Will de Blasio Disappoint the Left? Will de Blasio Disappoint the Left?

As New York City Mayor would de Blasio embrace his progressive past, or try to please too many people?

Oct 23, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Lhota’s Mistake-Filled Attack Ad Depicts de Blasio as Soft on Crime

Lhota’s Mistake-Filled Attack Ad Depicts de Blasio as Soft on Crime Lhota’s Mistake-Filled Attack Ad Depicts de Blasio as Soft on Crime

Will the media start nodding along to Lhota's new, falsifiable script? 

Oct 18, 2013 / Leslie Savan

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 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 / Leslie Savan

No Cartoon Characters in the NYC Mayoral Debate

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 / Leslie Savan

Miami: Where Luxury Real Estate Meets Dirty Money

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 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

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