The New York City mayor flexed his political muscles, served as the voice of his socialist movement, and knocked off two House Democratic incumbents. But is that the best way to win federal grants and earmarks?
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Posted inMagazine
Gavin Newsom’s Tragic Mistake on Homelessness
In his all but certain presidential run, the California governor will be haunted by his noble pledge to provide permanent housing for the homeless, and his failure to give them temporary shelter.
Posted inPolitics
Mamdani: The Unique Voice of NYC’s First African-Born Mayor
With a global platform, Mamdani can call attention to human rights abuses in his birth country, Uganda, particularly those against the musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
The Freakout Over Cheaper Beer at Yankee Stadium
Mamdani and Khan’s plan to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums is good policy and good politics.
Posted inPolitics
Why Democrats Won
Donald Trump’s unpopularity, the fact that candidates met the moment in their elections, and the logic of off-year elections propelled the opposition party to a big victory.
Posted inPolitics
Affordable Housing with a Union Label
Co-op City, the mammoth moderate-income Bronx housing complex, long a New York mainstay, offers lessons on what does and doesn’t work.
Posted inPolitics
AmeriCorps Must Embrace Workforce Development
The national service program was left out of the Inflation Reduction Act. Even without this funding, there’s a lot that can be done.
Posted inPolitics
The Man Behind New York’s Controversial Congressional Map
The judiciary struck down the state legislature’s plan and made Jonathan Cervas the special master tasked with coming up with a new one infuriating Democrats. The political scientist explains what happened in New York, why he’s “pro-democracy,” and what worries him about our democratic future.
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What New York City Taught Us About Ranked Choice Voting and the Democratic Party
The Eric Adams victory has lessons for how candidates can win under the system. Hint: Running in tandem with others is overrated.
Posted inPolitical Animal
How Internet Thermometers Are Helping During This Pandemic
They track fever outbreaks and serve as a better early warning device than anything the government possesses.
