Commentary

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

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The Great Debate

The Permanent Government of New York

Mindy Tarlow Mar. 03 2025

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culture

Rethinking the Role of Nonprofits in Progressive Policy and Urban Governance

Michael Lind Mar. 03 2025

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The Great Debate

Winter Is Coming

John MacIntosh Mar. 03 2025

Currents

Service Delivery Is Not Enough

Doug Bauer Mar. 03 2025

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Currents

‘MBAs for the Public Good’?

R.A.E. Wells Mar. 03 2025

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culture

Is It Possible to Improve Nonprofit Design?

Paragini Amin, Christopher Edley III Mar. 03 2025

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Currents

Charter Schools at the Crossroads

Robert Pondiscio Mar. 03 2025

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Currents

In Defense of Social Justice Upheaval

Justine Olderman Mar. 03 2025

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Currents

Artificial Intelligence and the Nonprofit Sector

Rich Leimsider Mar. 03 2025

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Podcast

What Do We Owe Nonprofits, Anyway?

Jamie Rubin Mar. 03 2025

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Justice

Making the Most of Drug Court

Steven Belenko Mar. 03 2025

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City Planning

Why Trump’s Attempt to Kill Congestion Pricing Must Fail

Eric A. Goldstein Feb. 27 2025