London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days agoLondon is a case study in hope': Sadiq Khan on 10 years as mayor
Coalition building and working together across political groups has been the key lesson from a decade as London mayor.
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fromCity & State NY
5 months agoCan Brooklyn stand united in City Council speaker race?
Queens Democratic Party leader Rep. Greg Meeks is on record with strong praise of Julie Menin. Menin, a more moderate leaning member from Manhattan, also has some support in the Bronx, which tends to align with Queens. Council Member Crystal Hudson, meanwhile, is seen as a top pick for progressives. But no one's vote tally is written in ink. Some see potential for Council Member Amanda Farías to emerge as a compromise candidate should the two front-runners' nebulous coalitions fall apart.
New York City
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months agoCommentary: How can Newsom stay relevant? Become the new FDR
Not only did FDR make good on helping the average person, he put a sign on it (literally - think of all those Work Projects Administration logos that still grace our manhole covers and sidewalks) to make sure everyone knew that big, bold government wasn't the problem, but the solution - despite what rich men wanted the public to believe.
US politics
Environment
fromStreetsblog
8 months agoHow To Beat Bikelash and Unleash the Silent Majority Who Wants Livable Streets - Streetsblog USA
Bikelash is inevitable and must be managed through emotional storytelling, broad coalitions, targeted engagement, and avoidance of bad-faith debate to advance livable street interventions.
fromThe Atlantic
10 months agoWhat Progressives Have to Learn From Zohran Mamdani
The partnership between Zohran Mamdani and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander doesn't just showcase an unusual alliance. It provides a road map for Democrats, whose future success will require a different kind of politics than the left currently favors: one that sets aside purity tests and commits to building coalitions across ideological divides.
US politics
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
10 months agoReal estate's winners and losers of the state legislative session
Real estate groups defended against harmful bills but lacked progress on policies for increasing housing construction.
Coalition-building was pivotal for the real estate industry in legislative achievements this session.
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