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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.

The police department in Columbus, Ohio, has overhauled its management structure and the way it seeks to disrupt violence, helping bring homicides down significantly.
People get the kind of politics they demand, if not what they deserve.
Columbus, Ohio, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, its economy driven by an unusual culture of cooperation led by Mayor Andrew Ginther.
Gov. Abbott has his critics but there's no denying Texas' economic success during his time in office. The state's GDP has increased 60 percent on his watch.
Crime has mostly gone down under Mayor Cavalier Johnson but there’s still a perception that downtown isn’t safe. Meanwhile, the mayor is struggling to finalize a new contract with the police union.
Charlie Kirk's murder is part of a thread that runs through American politics today, as well as much of the nation's history.
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.