Meet the Socialists Who Won Big in NYC
New York City’s democratic socialist movement demolished the political establishment across New York City on Tuesday. Nine of the…
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Hakeem Jeffries Was One of the Biggest Losers in New York’s Democratic Primary Blowout
New York City DSA’s’ landslide victories last night make the House’s top Democrat an inviting target for 2028.
Op-Ed: Any Blue Won’t Do Especially in NY’s 10th Congressional District
“Rep. Dan Goldman wears a Democratic label,” writes one of his constituents, “but his actions undermine democratic values at every turn.”
The former Uber driver has mobilized a grassroots campaign to counter an entrenched incumbent.
Layla Law-Gisiko wants to sever housing policy from “the greed of speculation,” denounces proposed Penn Station mega-project as a “disaster.”
Insurance Industry Rides to the Rescue of Crooked Kevin Cahill
Embattled Hudson Valley assemblyman receives more than $80K in donations from insurers and private health care providers.
The incumbent Michael Benedetto is a staunch backer of mayoral control of NYC’s public schools. Soto wants to dismantle mayoral control and give more power to local school communities.
In a Bronx Special Election, Big Money is United. Is the Left?
Tuesday’s vote in City Council District 15 marks the next clash between anti-corporate, pro-tenant organizing and real estate and charter school interests.
Berning to Serve: Maria Ordoñez Brings the Political Revolution to Uptown City Council Race
Youthful upstart sees surge of support, would be youngest-ever member of NYC City Council.
A People’s Budget: Advancing Housing, Health, and Shared Wealth for All
“We cannot cut our way out of this crisis,” say three democratic socialist candidates for City Council who are calling for higher taxes on the rich to fund investments in poor and working-class communities most harmed by the pandemic.