Eileen Higgins won a hard-fought election to become Miami’s new mayor. Now for the hard part – governing the city.
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Many politicians have survived sex scandals and still held onto their jobs. But news about John Tory’s affair has brought an end to his career as Toronto mayor. Here’s what’s unique about Tory’s case.
Cities represent an increasingly powerful force in global politics – but they’re still constrained by the agendas of slow-acting states.
They may not say ‘climate change,’ but many Republican US mayors support clean energy, jobs in renewable industries, and other climate-friendly policies. And so do majorities of their constituents.
The city’s image as a model for black mobility and civil rights is crumbling. An expert on race and class politics takes us behind the veneer of one of the South’s most important cities.
It’s a good thing that cities aspire to lead the way in acting on climate change in the absence of stronger national action. But a closer look reveals the limitations of current city-based efforts.
Cities are realising that having great nightlife is not just about entertainment – it also means a 24-hour economy.
In May 2017 metro mayors will be elected in a number of cities and counties across England, but what are they and what will they do?
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Assistant Professor of African-American Studies, Georgia State University
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Associate Tutor in Politics, Edge Hill University
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Adjunct professor, School of Media and Communications, RMIT University
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PhD Candidate, Political Science, University of Victoria
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Senior Lecturer in International Politics, University of East Anglia
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Professor, School of Economic Policy Studies, Rikkyo University
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Research Fellow at Boston University Initiative on Cities, Boston University
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Professor of Urban Resilience and Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol
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PhD Candidate, Political Science, Western University
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Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Barry University