Brooklyn Abolitionist Home Gains Historic Landmark Status After Decades-Long Battle
Victory follows years of struggle to preserve the house at 227 Duffield Street — now 227 Abolitionist Place.
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We Can Defund The Police—Here’s How
Former City Council staffer-turned-DSA candidate explains how we can begin redirecting resources from cops to communities.
Beware of Capitol Hill Siege Leading to Sweeping Crackdown on Protest
Rushing through barricades, breaking windows and occupying the seat of government power is not inherently anti-democratic. It depends on the reason and the circumstances.
NYC painter turns headlines into art.
As New York moves to certify its election results, the narrative that Democrats’ bail reform package cost them suburban…
This is How you Stymie a Movement
Illustrations by Leia-Lee Doran. There were countless instances of police brutality against protesters catalogued during the month of June,…
Black Lives Matter Backlash: The NYPD’s War on Protesters Intensifies
Following this Spring’s upsurge in Black Lives Matter protests, police department moves to crush all signs of dissent.
Remembering Chairman Fred 51 Years Later
I was a high school student when Fred Hampton forged alliances with revolutionaries of all shades in Chicago. Then the police and the FBI killed him.
People’s Liberation March Calls for Mutual Aid, Police Abolition As BLM Organizing Continues
“I want to take care of my community because the government is not doing it,” says one protester.
On the Eve of Biden’s Victory, A Raucous Party and a Solemn Celebration
Celebrations erupted in Washington Square Park Friday evening as it became more apparent that Vice-President Biden would win the…
