The Democratic Socialists of America are challenging austerity and strengthening the ties of a statewide socialist movement. They’re also putting the Albany establishment on notice.
Displaced Tenant Wants to Move Into the State Capitol
After Marcela Mitaynes’ family lost their apartment to a predatory landlord, she became a tenant organizer. 14 years later, she’s seeking to evict one of the State Assembly’s most powerful members and take his seat.
State Senate Win Within Reach For Brooklyn Socialist Jabari Brisport
“We have to keep dreaming big,” says the DSA-backed public school teacher who would be the first out LGBTQ person of color elected to NY State Senate.
NYC Nurse: I’m Running For State Assembly To Fix Our Broken Healthcare System
In the face of COVID-19, all eyes are on New York. As Gov. Andrew Cuomo tries to manage the…
NYC’s Next Socialist Wave: DSA Takes Aim at the State Assembly’s Old Guard
The Democratic Socialists of America have clearly rocked the New York City political establishment over the past two years.…
Revolt of the Outsiders: First AOC, Now Tiffany Cabán
Meet the public defender who is shaking up the Queens DA race.
State Sen. Julia Salazar Insists on Protections for All Tenants, Not Some
Julia Salazar was another ousted tenant looking for a place to land when I sat down to interview her…
Julia Salazar wants to put working-class demands front and center in Albany. But first, she has to defeat a wily old party boss.
City Council Candidate Jabari Brisport Arrested Protesting Luxury Condos
Jabari Brisport, a New York City Council candidate for District 35, which covers the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Clinton Hill,…
Khader El-Yateem, Man Vs. Machine
Palestinian-born democratic socialist Khader El-Yateem wants to be the first Arab American elected to City Council. There’s just one problem: the entirety of the Democratic establishment stands in his way.