Articles

The following articles were written by Lawrence Levy, executive director of the National Center for Suburban Studies, during his more than 30 years as a reporter, editor and editorial writer at Newsday. Mr. Levy was named executive director of the NCSS in September, 2007.

POLITICS

Suburban Keystone

• Bush takes root in the new 'exurbs' (November 10, 2004)
• Strategy Could Turn Women Off (October 27, 2004)
• The Battle for 'Soccer Moms' (October 13, 2004)
• Year of the Ground Game (October 6, 2004)
• Big Boost in PA. (September 29, 2004)
• Presidential Race (September 15, 2004)

Suburbs of Israel

• Even in Israel, Suburbs Hold the Key (January 30, 2001)

Suburban Showdown

• Whatever Outcome, The Suburbs Win (November 1, 2000)
• Missouri May Hold A Major Election Key (October 25, 2000)
• A Very Thin Wall In Central Florida Race (October 11, 2000)
• Where Middle Of The Road Is The Way To Go (September 27, 2000)
• Being Perfect Isn't Enough In Calif. Suburbs (September 20, 2000)
• California Incumbent Returns To New Turf (September 13, 2000)

The Battle for the Suburbs

• The Suburbs Shut Their Doors On Dole (November 13, 1996)
• Dole Gets Clipped At The Crabgrass Roots (October 23, 1996)
• GOP Gets A Battle In God-Country Land (October 16, 1996)
• A Status Quo Place Lends Clinton Status (October 2, 1996)
• Ol Reliable GOP Suburbs Are Defecting (September 25, 1996)
• Silicon Valley Is No Happy Valley For GOP (September 18, 1996)