Cash Bail Was Never About Safety
The reaction against bail reform exposes the lie of the old system: It was always about money.
New York
Human Trafficking Courts Are Not a Criminal Justice “Innovation”
Anti-prostitution policing and these intervention courts believe they can racially profile and arrest their way to women's liberation.
Why Wouldn’t Michael Bloomberg Run for President?
Political pundits misunderstand what motivates the former New York mayor.
Natasha Stagg Has No Illusions
A new collection of essays perfectly evokes the excitement and the anguish of young creative people in New York.
The Frightening Spread of Toxic Algae
Climate change is accelerating the spread of lethal algal blooms in American waterways—with devastating results for humans and animals alike.
The New American Homeless
Housing insecurity in the nation’s richest cities is far worse than government statistics claim. Just ask the Goodmans.
New York’s Invisible Climate Migrants
Global warming is causing mass migrations around the world. In New York, it's forcing people from their homes in quieter ways.
Remembering Stonewall as It Actually Was—and a Movement as It Really Is
With monuments to a pair of trans activists instrumental in the 1969 uprising, New York City takes an important step toward inclusion.
A Historic Breakthrough for Sex Workers’ Rights
New York could become the first state to decriminalize prostitution. TNR got an exclusive first look at the new bill.
Uber Drivers Strike Before Owners’ Big Payday
"Gig" workers, who often earn less than minimum wage, are outraged by an IPO that could net shareholders billions.
Going Under at the Playboy Club
It's been a half-century since Gloria Steinem exposed the outrageous working conditions at Hugh Hefner's club. Playboy has changed—but have we?
States Are Using Taxpayer Money to Greenwash Dirty Nuclear Power
New Jersey is the latest state to subsidize aging reactors with credits designated for clean energy.
Bill de Blasio’s Embarrassing Quest for National Fame
With New York City facing one crisis after another, the mayor is testing the waters for a White House run. Who is he kidding?
Amazon Shoots Its Hostages
The tech giant cancelled its deal with New York City as a warning to communities across the country.
America’s Epidemic of Vaccine Exemptions
New York and Washington allow parents to refuse vaccinations for non-medical reasons. Both states are experiencing major measles outbreaks. This is not a coincidence.
The One Issue the Left and Right Can Agree On
Even Tucker Carlson and Goldman Sachs are talking about the pernicious impact of monopolies in the U.S.
Trump’s Gentrification Scheme to Enrich Real Estate Developers
A tax loophole intended to help the poor is funneling money to wealthy investors.
How Obamacare Became a Winning Issue
Eight years ago, the plan cost Democrats Congress. Now it’s going to help them take it back.
New York Elects Its Next Anti-Trump Warrior
Tish James is now set to become one of the most influential public officials in the country.
The Other Political Correctness
Why are America's elite universities censoring themselves on China?
