Issue 295
The Indypendent
Issue 295
May 12, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani’s Path to Victory
He’s running second to Andrew Cuomo. Can he pull off a historic upset?
Under Trump 2.0, Most Black Americans Have Nowhere to Run
Black history is filled with tension between whether to fight an oppressive system or to escape from it.
Veterans Hospitals Face Massive Layoffs
The rightwing campaign to privatize the once-sacrosanct VA health care system is getting a big boost from the Trump administration.
In dire times, the good reverend says, listen closely to the Earth and let it be your guide.
As Corporate Sponsorships Dwindle, Queer Liberation Marches On
The mainstream NYC Pride March and the more radical Queer Liberation March are both feeling the urgency of the moment this year.
John Berger’s Essays on Language, the Middle East Still Resonate 20 Years Later
Verso reissued Berger’s ‘Hold Everything Dear: Dispatches on Survival and Resistance’ in March.
Gaza Looms Large Over Sunset Park City Council Race
DSA’s Alexa Avilés continues delivering for her district while being targeted by pro-Israel PAC for her ceasefire support.
Vox Pop: New Yorkers Discuss Whether Trump is Becoming a Dictator
The Indypendent recently spoke with parkgoers in Union Square to understand how Trump’s actions are shaping public perceptions of his intentions.
Lesser-Known Media Outlets Vie to Make Their Voices Heard in NYC Mayoral Race
A hyperlocal news empire with a reactionary bent, good government non-profit media plus left-wing outlets like Jacobin and The Indy will all be heard from.
‘We’re Here, We’re Queer, We’re Unionized’
New union at LGBTQ+ Center gains voluntary recognition, is ready to begin negotiations.
Depictions of a White Jesus Uphold Violent Christian Nationalism, White Supremacy
A review of ‘Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood,’ Angela Denker’s latest book.
The Media and the NYC Mayoral Race
In contrast to the 2021 mayoral contest, the Post and The Times are mostly sitting out this year’s Democratic primary.