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Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I ran aid programmes for 25 years getting my car fixed at an Islamabad market taught me why they don't work | Mohammad Altaf Afridi

Civil society in Islamabad shows organic, member-accountable grassroots action that international aid often fails to fund or support.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

In Mamdani's NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes 'pothole politics' to address city issues directly and practically, focusing on tangible improvements for New Yorkers.
#new-york-city
fromFortune
10 months ago
NYC politics

New York's tech elite are melting down over the election of Zohran Mamdani. Is the city destined for a San Francisco-style rebellion?

New York City
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
fromFortune
10 months ago
NYC politics

New York's tech elite are melting down over the election of Zohran Mamdani. Is the city destined for a San Francisco-style rebellion?

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Humor
from48 hills
2 months ago

Drama Masks: Kings in their castle-and a queen in her closet - 48 hills

San Francisco's mayor prioritizes wealthy interests over constituents, demonstrating authoritarian tendencies and indifference to marginalized communities through recent policy decisions and incidents.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Far-Right 32-Year-Old Trying to Conquer Paris

Sarah Knafo, a far-right Reconquête candidate for Paris mayor, uses optimistic campaign messaging similar to progressive politicians while advocating for drastically different policies including increased police, housing privatization, and reduced immigration.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Local governments could deploy AI for good. Here's how

Agentic AI can transform city governance by automating routine tasks, improving service efficiency, and enabling proactive infrastructure maintenance while maintaining accountability through ambitious local leadership.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN's Fareed Zakaria Rips 'Out of Control' Democratic Cities

Major Democratic-run cities are fiscally mismanaged, prioritize subsidies and expanding programs that increase costs, and fail to solve housing, homelessness, and pension crises.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

Mike Bloomberg's new $50 million mayor bootcamp trains local leaders not to 'play it safe' | Fortune

Mayors can address major urban challenges through international collaboration, leadership training, and philanthropic investments that strengthen municipal governance and community opportunity.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Dallas City Hall Debate and ZHA's Symphony Tower in Dubai: This Week's Review

Cultural and civic projects are expanding public infrastructure while cities adopt climate regulations and navigate heritage-preservation tensions amid redevelopment pressures.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

Commentary: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Running a big city involves complexities beyond public service experience.
Mamdani's success hinges on wise cooperation with experienced city officials.
NYC politics
fromChicago Tribune
9 months ago

Andy Shaw: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Running a city significantly differs from leading a movement; effective governance requires experience in various operational aspects.
Zohran Mamdani's path to NYC mayor may benefit from learning from Brandon Johnson's experiences and forging alliances with seasoned politicians.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Hot'lection Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's crackdown on micro-mobility vehicles is part of a broader campaign against crime, highlighting the role of scooters in violent incidents.
History
fromMedievalists.net
11 months ago

10 Jobs That Kept a Medieval City Running: Inside 14th-Century London - Medievalists.net

The Jubilee Book provides insights into the structure of medieval London city government, detailing roles from mayors to street cleaners.
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