Elected Officials
Coverage of Elected Officials in the Nexus archive.
- NYC elected officials could get 18% pay raise with council vote
The New York City Council is considering a bill to grant an 18% pay raise to the city’s top elected officials. Approval of the bill would result in a significant salary increase for these officials.
- Vigil to be held for tourist who died in NYC horse carriage accident
A vigil will be held in Central Park for an 18-year-old tourist who died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City. The incident has sparked debate over the safety of horse carriages, with community groups advocating for a citywide ban.
- Sponsored: From Lego bricks to college labs: Washington students commit to STEM
Washington State STEM Signing Day gathers educators, business leaders, and elected officials to honor students dedicated to STEM fields. The event celebrates student commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math.
- When political party is prioritized over country, everyone loses
The article critiques the current state of Congress, where partisan loyalty has replaced bipartisan cooperation and problem-solving. It argues that elected officials are discouraged from negotiating across party lines, viewing such collaboration as betrayal rather than governing.
- A deadly crisis of violent manhood spills into our politics, again
Two recent incidents of gender-based violence involving elected officials highlight the need for a shift in masculinity definition. These incidents show a deadly crisis of violent manhood spilling into politics. The shift aims from control and domination to care and connection.
- Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions
Powerful California institutions, including labor unions, elected officials, and special interest groups, supported Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign despite rumors of his past inappropriate behavior. The article examines why these groups endorsed him amid ongoing scrutiny.