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Alan Greenblatt

Editor

Alan Greenblatt — Editor. He is the coauthor of a standard textbook on state and local governments. He previously worked as a reporter for NPR and CQ and has written about politics and culture for many other outlets, print and online. He can be found on Twitter at @AlanGreenblatt.

In a heavily Republican area of Missouri, residents credit him for changing the country’s direction.
Abbott, the Republican governor of Texas, has presided over major changes in areas including education, taxes, immigration and economic growth. He discusses his legacy even as he gears up for a fourth term.
Seattle looks likely to reject a mayor yet again, while San Francisco voters are poised to recall a local supervisor.
From serious discussions about crime and transit to acting silly with kids, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther spent a day doing outreach and learning.
There was a time when mid-decade redistricting was common. Such efforts often backfired, which is why the practice remains rare.
A dozen years after bankruptcy, Detroit is in better shape than almost anyone could have imagined. But too much of the city remains poor, says Mary Sheffield, the probable next mayor.
A month after she was sworn in, Cara Spencer had to deal with a devastating tornado.
The park in Portland, Ore., takes up little space but has a whimsical history.
Many voters are switching party allegiances during the Trump era, but the parties aren't changing in ways that reflect their preferences.
An economist who helped convince the Biden administration to spend more on research bemoans the deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump.