CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
After Iowa: Debates & Voting Dates Until New York
Gotham Gazette |
Is there life after Iowa and New Hampshire? The primary and caucus calendar says there is.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Political Junkies! If the Iowa Caucuses Aren’t Enough for You …
Gotham Gazette |
Yes, the fate of the U.S. could rest on the outcome in the Hawkeye State Monday night. But the fight for control of the New York State Senate and the future of Mayor de Blasio’s housing plans will also be shaped by events this week.
Bill de Blasio
Progressive Advocates Weigh in on De Blasio’s First Two Years
Jarrett Murphy |
City Limits teamed up with The Nation to compile a mid-year report card on a mayor who, through ups and downs, remains a progressive standard-bearer.
campaign 2016
There is No Excuse Not to Watch the Republican Debate With Us
Jarrett Murphy |
You might decide to vote for one of them. You might make plans to leave the country if one of them wins. You might stop hemming and hawing and run for president yourself. No matter who you are, or how you vote, you’ve a reason to grab a seat, raise a glass and watch Tuesday’s GOP debate with City Limits.
Closing Rikers
The Perils and Potential of Closing Rikers Island
Ed Morales |
City Limits contacted all 51 members of the City Council, the five borough presidents and the three citywide officials to ask whether they support closing Rikers.
Bronx
Councilwoman’s Departure Sets Up Low Turnout Election
Jarrett Murphy |
The last time the voters of the Bronx’s 17th district spoke, in the 2013 general election, they re-elected Maria del Carmen Arroyo by a margin of 13 to one over two challengers.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Video: A Campaign for Better New York Elections
Jarrett Murphy |
Is there a better way to run elections in New York State? Will more voters show up if we do it that way? Two political observers weigh in via a video interview.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Clock Ticking to Presidential Vote, Push for Election Reform is On
Jarrett Murphy |
Why would elected officials change the rules that helped them gain and keep office? If thousands of New Yorkers demand it, advocates say.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Don’t Watch Tuesday’s Democratic Debate Alone!
Jarrett Murphy |
Join us to watch the debate, discuss reaction and have some fun.
campaign finance
Moskowitz’s ’05 Race Sounded Alarm over Finance Practices Likely to Play Role in ’17
Jarrett Murphy |
In her last run for office, the then-councilwoman complained that outside groups were illegally coordinating with a rival’s campaign.
