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Ross Barkan

Columnist, Intelligencer

Ross Barkan is a novelist and essayist. He frequently covers local and national politics for Intelligencer and The New York Times Magazine. His work has appeared in The Nation, The Atlantic, and The Guardian, among others. His books include The Night Burns Bright and The Prince, and he writes a Substack newsletter, Political Currents.

  1. politics
    A Socialist Dream Deferred in BuffaloIndia Walton looked for a few months like the wave of the future. Then the city’s Democratic machine struck back.
  2. the intelligencer profile
    What Happened to Matt Taibbi?The former darling of the liberal media is now one of its loudest critics. He says he hasn’t changed.
  3. the city politic
    Will Buffalo Elect a Socialist Mayor?It depends on the success of the incumbent’s extremely unusual write-in campaign.
  4. politics
    The Left Gets the Last LaughWithout Cuomo to frustrate them, New York’s progressives will be liberated.
  5. politics
    Andrew Cuomo Didn’t Act AloneHis inner circle enabled him. They should go down with their leader.
  6. the city politic
    How the Dianne Morales Campaign FloppedThe making and unmaking of Instagram’s favorite mayoral candidate.
  7. politics
    New York City’s Era of Liberal Peace Is OverThe left might have Eric Adams surrounded, but he has proven to be a cunning opponent.
  8. new york city
    Could Andrew Yang and His Gang Make It in New York’s Mayoral Race?He has teased a potential run, but the road from long-shot presidential candidate to city hall will be hard without more support from progressives.
  9. What Happens to New York’s Municipal ID Card Under the Trump Administration?The program, which is designed to help undocumented immigrants, might delete all its data.
  10. early and often
    Scott Stringer Is Positioning Himself to Run Against Mayor de BlasioThere’s a growing body of evidence the comptroller might launch a primary challenge.