Commentary

Original essays, new research and data analysis on many of the biggest questions facing cities

The Limits of Litigation

History

The Limits of Litigation

Meg Egan Oct. 16 2024

Holistic Safety in Corrections: A Framework for Sustainable Change

The Way Forward

Holistic Safety in Corrections: A Framework for Sustainable Change

Nneka Jones Tapia Oct. 16 2024

Can A Receiver Bring Enduring Change for the Better?

The Way Forward

Can A Receiver Bring Enduring Change for the Better?

Sara Norman, Hernandez Stroud, Zachary Carter Oct. 16 2024

Rethinking the Prison Environment

The Way Forward

Rethinking the Prison Environment

Jordan M. Hyatt, Synøve N. Andersen Oct. 16 2024

What Can New York City Learn from Abroad?

The Way Forward

What Can New York City Learn from Abroad?

Cyrus Ahalt, Brie Williams Oct. 16 2024

Now Comes the Hard Part

The Way Forward

Now Comes the Hard Part

Dana Kaplan Oct. 16 2024

Justice

The Case Against Eric Adams and Company: A Virtual Panel

Jelani Cobb, Errol Louis Oct. 15 2024

Can Eric Adams Govern Without a Government?

Governance

Can Eric Adams Govern Without a Government?

Elizabeth Glazer Oct. 10 2024

To Remove a Mayor: Both Too Easy and Too Hard

Where Do We Go From Here?

To Remove a Mayor: Both Too Easy and Too Hard

Richard Briffault Oct. 10 2024

What Kind of NYPD Commissioner Do We Need?

Where Do We Go From Here?

What Kind of NYPD Commissioner Do We Need?

Elizabeth Glazer Oct. 10 2024

The Mayor, the U.S. Attorney and the President: A Conversation with Zachary Carter

interview

The Mayor, the U.S. Attorney and the President: A Conversation with Zachary Carter

Vital City Oct. 10 2024

Flights of Fancy

Where Do We Go From Here?

Flights of Fancy

Aaron Short Oct. 10 2024