Bloomberg stands with the world in condemning the invasion of Ukraine as an abhorrent disregard of international law and human rights.

The IPCC’s new report paints a devastating picture of the suffering and disruption that climate change is already causing for growing numbers of people around the world – and the growing costs we’re already paying for years of inaction and denial.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has nominated Michael R. Bloomberg, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who served three terms as Mayor of New York City, to chair the Defense Innovation Board and provide the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and other senior leaders advice on accelerating innovation in the Department and adoption of technology to meet current and future challenges.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” As we honor Dr. King today, let’s take a moment to ask ourselves that question – and resolve to do more. 

Today is a day for all political leaders to unequivocally and forcefully condemn last year’s disgraceful attack on the Capitol and the attempt to overturn democracy.

America’s schoolchildren have suffered terrible harm during the pandemic, and the damage has fallen heaviest on poor children from black and Latino communities. Data from across the country make that fact painfully clear. Tragically, it’s about to get worse. Chicago teachers’ decision to walk out on their students and refuse to return to the classroom Wednesday is a profoundly troubling abdication of duty that should be met with public outrage — and national opposition to its spread.

It was a great honor to welcome Bishop Desmond Tutu to New York City and host him at Gracie Mansion. His leadership in bringing down apartheid and promoting reconciliation inspired the world – and his legacy will live wherever there are people working for justice and healing.

We’ve made progress on some of the most pressing challenges this year, from fighting climate change to supporting local leaders rebuilding from the pandemic.

Here’s what I’m thinking about as we head into the new year.

Too many on the right criticize anti-Jewish discrimination only when it occurs on the left, and vice versa.

Stephen Sondheim won every artistic prize ever invented, and for good reason.