DSA vs. Establishment Stalemate Continues
In this year’s Democratic primary, neither side could dislodge the other.
The Indypendent
NY politics
Nine reasons Jamaal Bowman became the first member of the Squad to lose a congressional re-election race.
Ten Embarrassing Facts About George Latimer That Have Us Shaking Our Head
The scandals, the screwups and the racially insensitive comments from this career politician keep on coming
Fortune Favors the Bold: Which One of These Pols Might Challenge Adams in 2025?
Progressives must field a strong candidate in the 2025 mayor’s race. We look at seven intriguing contenders for that role.
‘Very Progressive Prosecutor’ Tess Cohen Looks to Oust Bronx DA Darcel Clark
Cohen vows to investigate abuses at Rikers, prosecute dirty landlords.
Op-Ed: Kathy Hochul Isn’t a Mystery—She’s a Republican
A failed attack on climate standards is the latest in a line of Hochul initiatives cheered by Republicans.
Retired City Workers Hold Largest Medicare Advantage Protest to Date
Retired city workers have been protesting mayoral plans to hand over their health-care coverage to privately run Medicare Advantage…
More Than a Victory: Hector LaSalle Lessons
The fight over Hector LaSalle’s nomination to NY’s top court discredited the myth of judges as neutral actors. And that’s a good thing.
Community Organizer Hailie Kim Takes on School Defunder Julie Won in Contested Queens Council Race
Daughter of Korean immigrants emphasizes public education and her opponent’s vote to cut school funding by more than $400 million.
How the New York Democrats’ Midterm Debacle Unfolded and What Comes Next
A cascading series of blunders by leading NY Democrats handed half of Congress to the Republicans. Can the state party’s dysfunction be reversed?