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Michael Bloomberg

The latest news about Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire businessman and thrice-elected current mayor of New York City. An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mayor Bloomberg also runs Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg News, a 24-hour business and financial television network. While Michael Bloomberg was mayor, same-sex marriage was legalized in New York State, a political move he advocated for, along with the state's governor, Andrew Cuomo. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this public figure.
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Election

Sanders Gets Heat in Debate; Warren, Others Take Bloomberg to Task Too

The last Democratic presidential debate before the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday was a lively one.

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Bloomberg Once Vetoed Partner Benefits for NYC Contractors' Workers

As mayor, he vetoed legislation requiring New York City's largest contractors to provide domestic-partner benefits.
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Michael Bloomberg: Trump Is A 'Dangerous Demagogue'

If Donald Trump runs the country like his business, "God help us," said the former Republican mayor of New York City, now an independent.

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Michael Bloomberg Says He May Run for President

The billionaire former mayor of New York City is now openly discussing his potential aspirations for 2016.

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Michael Bloomberg's Only Just Begun

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg's three terms will match those of La Guardia and Koch -- but what of his legacy?

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Bloomberg Drops Out After Super Tuesday Rout, Endorses Biden

As many Democrats coalesce around the former vice president, the Bloomberg campaign lost relevance.
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Bloomberg Campaign Tweets About Sanders Lusting After Putin

The satirical tweet is being called homophobic.

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Bloomberg Publicly Called Trans People 'It' Less Than a Year Ago

The former New York City mayor and current presidential candidate also referred to trans women as "some guy in a dress."

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Voices

Michael Bloomberg on His LGBTQ Priorities

The presidential candidate and former mayor of New York lays out his LGBTQ platform for The Advocate.
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Bloomberg Contemplates White House Run

The former mayor of New York, known for his record as a staunch supporter of marriage equality, is planning to throw his hat in the ring for president.

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Biden, Sanders Duke It Out Super Tuesday: Live Updates

The two are the front-runners among Democratic presidential hopefuls, but Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bloomberg remain very much in the race.

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Bloomberg Apologizes to Trans People for Dehumanizing Remarks

"I understand that my words had caused hurt," the politician said, referring to the use of "it" and "man in a dress" for trans people.

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Liz Warren Is Star of Debate With Searing Bloomberg Takedown

Democrats confronted the former New York City mayor about sexism, race, money, and more.

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Bloomberg Slammed for 2016 Remark About Men in Dresses in Locker Rooms

But Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign says he is dedicated to equal rights for transgender people.

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Michael Bloomberg Brings Mixed LGBTQ Record to Presidential Run

The former New York City mayor championed marriage equality, but some say his policies left the most marginalized LGBTQ people behind.

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Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Rules Out Presidential Run

He says he fears a three-way race would lead to the election of Donald Trump or Ted Cruz.

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Books

Bruised and Broke in Bloomberg's New York

Choire Sicha's first book documents the lives, loves, and looming debt of New York's new-media power brokers as the gay 20-somethings try to navigate Mayor Michael Bloomberg's millionaire island.