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Proposed SOM supertall skyscraper next to Grand Central Station advances
Ben Dreith, Dezeen
The developers for the 175 Park Avenue in New York City have submitted permits for the proposed supertall skyscraper by SOM in Midtown Manhattan, which would become the third-tallest in the city if completed. Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone have brou…
Apr 14, 2026, 3:06 PM

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South
Ed Kilgore, New York Magazine
2026 races are giving Democrats new hope in the South. While the region is still dominated by Republicans, five big midterm races in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia look promising for the Democratic Party.
Apr 12, 2026, 9:00 AM

For a party once thought endangered, the Liberals are enjoying a surprising afterlife
CBC News
Supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada had much to celebrate in Montreal this weekend. For one thing, the Liberal Party continues to exist as a significant presence in Canadian politics. Fifteen years ago that seemed very far from guaranteed.
Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM

New renderings released for Trump's proposed 'triumphal arch'
Isabella Murray, Abcnews.com
New rendering were released Friday for the 250-foot-tall 'triumphal arch" President Donald Trump wants to build near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.
Apr 11, 2026, 12:38 AM

The Democrats Don’t Know Who They’ll Be in 2028. Michigan May Offer an Answer.
Jonah Valdez, The Intercept
The outrage over Abdul El-Sayed’s appearance with Hasan Piker reveals a schism that runs deeper than his Senate primary race against Mallory McMorrow. The post The Democrats Don’t Know Who They’ll Be in 2028. Michigan May Offer an Answer. appeared first on Th…
Apr 9, 2026, 8:52 AM

Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor
BBC News
Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican.
Apr 6, 2026, 6:55 PM
Early in-person voting begins in NJ special election to fill Gov. Sherrill’s seat
Mike Hayes, Gothamist
Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway Democrats have an advantage, according to early tallies of mail-in votes. [ more › ]
Apr 6, 2026, 12:01 PM
Mamdani, Trump talk Sunnyside Yard building. Local residents ask, huh?
Arun Venugopal, Gothamist
Amtrak's Sunnyside train yard in Queens, with the Long Island City high-rises looming in the background. A resurrected proposal to cover the sprawling train yard has local residents asking questions. [ more › ]
Apr 6, 2026, 11:01 AM

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor’s Race
Ed Kilgore, New York Magazine
California’s top two primary and a scattered Democratic field could guarantee a GOP governor is elected in November. Here are four ways Democrats can avoid disaster.
Apr 5, 2026, 10:00 AM

"The only thing these towers are missing are feather boas" says commenter
Ariane Shah, Dezeen
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Henriquez Partners Architects' designs for a trio of skyscrapers in Vancouver, including the city's first supertall skyscraper. Read more
Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 AM
Redevelopment of NYCHA apartments in Chelsea at center of congressional race
Rhiannon Rashidi, Gothamist
Congressional candidate Jack Schlossberg recorded a video with NYCHA tenants in Chelsea. The Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses are an issue in the race to succeed outgoing Rep. Jerry Nadler. [ more › ]
Mar 30, 2026, 11:01 AM

WATCH: Democrat flips seat representing Mar-a-Lago
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Democrat Emily Gregory won the Florida House District 87 special election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the district that includes President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Mar 26, 2026, 6:18 AM

Democrat captures Florida House seat in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Emily Gregory's victory in the previously GOP-held district is the latest Democratic upset before November midterms.
Mar 25, 2026, 12:43 PM

Not Even Mar-a-Lago Is Safe from the Blue Wave
Danielle Han, Jezebel
Our MAGA president is now repped by a rookie Democrat!
Mar 25, 2026, 10:06 AM
NASA Artemis II launch may bring $160 million impact to Florida's Space Coast
Rick Neale, Florida Today, Florida Today
NASA's upcoming Artemis II crewed moon launch could attract 400,000 visitors to Brevard County, generating $160 million in local economic impact.
Mar 23, 2026, 9:01 AM

21 rumors about Gavin Newsom we've looked into
Nick Hardinges, Snopes.com
The California governor has increasingly become subject to numerous claims, as well as speculation over what his next political role could be.
Mar 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
The State That Decided to Topple a Political Giant
David A. Graham, The Atlantic
Phil Berger has been the most powerful person in North Carolina for 15 years. That wasn’t enough to save him from voters’ anger at incumbents and legalized gambling.
Mar 20, 2026, 9:02 PM
MTA to move forward with 2nd Ave Subway work, despite Trump's push to kill the project
Stephen Nessen, Gothamist
A portion of the Second Avenue subway that was dug out in East Harlem in the 1970s. That project was canceled amid the city's financial crisis. The MTA plans to get approval for a $1.1 billion contract from the agency's board next week. But officials said …
Mar 20, 2026, 8:48 PM
NY’s transit unions are at war with Gov. Kathy Hochul
Stephen Nessen, Gothamist
Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking a new term this year. The state's most powerful transit workers unions are seeking new contracts. [ more › ]
Mar 20, 2026, 3:01 PM

Spring break chaos in Florida...
Katie Hawkinson, The-independent.com
Spring break chaos in Florida... (Third column, 1st story, link) Related stories:'Takeovers' overwhelm beaches... Sheriff blames 'promoters' as arrests climb...
Mar 18, 2026, 12:58 PM
The Border Wall Is Back
Nick Miroff, The Atlantic
With $46.5 billion to blow, Trump has resumed construction, even in remote areas with few illegal crossings.
Mar 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Carney’s ‘build big and build fast’ push is dividing Canada’s Indigenous
David P Ball, Al Jazeera English
Some First Nations are challenging Carney's resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.
Mar 14, 2026, 3:18 PM

LA28 Ignores Wasserman Rebuke By LA City Council: “On Track To Deliver A Successful Olympic & Paralympic Games”
Dominic Patten, Deadline
An overwhelming number of Los Angeles City Council members have some serious issues with Casey Wasserman remaining in charges of the upcoming the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, but LA28 doesn’t seem to care. “With the Board’s position on leadership established,…
Mar 14, 2026, 5:42 AM

WATCH: 4 killed Friday from tornadoes in Michigan
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in several counties.
Mar 9, 2026, 5:33 AM