Cities

Bill de Blasio for Mayor

Bill de Blasio for Mayor Bill de Blasio for Mayor

His candidacy is an opportunity for New Yorkers to reimagine their city in boldly progressive ways.

Aug 8, 2013 / The Editors

Congress Misses an Opportunity to Reverse Sequester Cuts to Housing

Congress Misses an Opportunity to Reverse Sequester Cuts to Housing Congress Misses an Opportunity to Reverse Sequester Cuts to Housing

A Senate attempt to restore sequester cuts to low-income housing fails—housing assistance trend continues to go from bad to worse.

Aug 7, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Veto Decision Looms for DC Retail Living Wage Bill

Veto Decision Looms for DC Retail Living Wage Bill Veto Decision Looms for DC Retail Living Wage Bill

The bill, requiring hourly compensation of $12.50, is a high-profile challenge to Walmart’s business model.

Aug 7, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Democracy Disenfranchised: Detroit’s Next Mayor Won’t Be Allowed to Govern

Democracy Disenfranchised: Detroit’s Next Mayor Won’t Be Allowed to Govern Democracy Disenfranchised: Detroit’s Next Mayor Won’t Be Allowed to Govern

Michigan’s Republican governor has seized control of Detroit—and there’s a lot more at stake than one city’s balance sheet.

Aug 7, 2013 / John Nichols

‘Quit’ Isn’t How Anthony Weiner Rolls

‘Quit’ Isn’t How Anthony Weiner Rolls ‘Quit’ Isn’t How Anthony Weiner Rolls

Anatomy of a near-believable performance.

Aug 6, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit

Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit Bankrupting Democracy in Detroit

The citizens of one of our largest cities are being shut out of the decisions that will affect their future.

Jul 31, 2013 / John Nichols

Scandals Are Us

Scandals Are Us Scandals Are Us

New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn says Anthony Weiner’s sexual behavior inspires disgust. In another era, hers would have too.

Jul 31, 2013 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail

Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail

And it's time for Congress to recognize that.

Jul 22, 2013 / John Nichols

An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity

An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity

Bankruptcy will dramatically alter Detroit's future. Yet, Michigan’s governor seeks it without consulting the voters.

Jul 19, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: What New York City’s Mayoral Candidates Might Learn From the Past

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: What New York City’s Mayoral Candidates Might Learn From the Past This Week in ‘Nation’ History: What New York City’s Mayoral Candidates Might Learn From the Past

The Nation has been concerned with New York City politics and governance through 32 mayors. This year's candidates could learn a lot by searching through our archives.

Jul 13, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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