She’s late, but Betsy McCaughey could upend CT Republicans’ governor race

After gaining political attention as New York’s lieutenant governor, McCaughey has reemerged in the state where she grew up ...

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Tim Walz to speak after federal agent kills man in Minneapolis

Gov. Tim Walz is set to give a press conference following the killing of a Minneapolis man by a federal agent Saturday ...

A child care plan that provides political cover

“Yeah, it’s good politics ,” said Rebecca Bailin, head of New Yorkers United for Child Care, one of the main proponents of ...

She’s a Billionaire. He’s a Socialist. Can They Get Along?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both their political futures hinge on ...

As Mamdani Focuses on Child Care, Plan to Tax the Rich Is Put Aside

Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on a proposal to increase taxes on those earning more than $1 million. For now, at least, he ...
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Socialism in One City

Trotsky famously rejected the possibility of socialism in one country. What about in one city? Successful social democratic politics at the municipal level really can work, but it requires rethinking ...

Trump’s first year back in office: Was it a ‘big, beautiful’ start?

With new programs like the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, Trump has reshaped the federal government in Washington, D.C., and worked to pass his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which will ...

In his first weeks as NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani takes a measured approach

As Mamdani became mayor of New York City, supporters and detractors alike wondered how a 34-year-old democratic socialist would govern, particularly after he gave an unapologetically progressive ...