Joe Biden’s Pivot to a “Law-and-Order” Approach to Crime Is a Return to Form
Voters aren’t even telling pollsters that crime is a top issue for them. That isn’t stopping President Joe Biden from shifting to the right on crime anyway.
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Kathy Hochul Is Committed to New York’s Billionaires
In the 2023 New York budget fight, Governor Kathy Hochul is relying on billionaires like Michael Bloomberg to try to build support for an austerity budget — rather than listening to wildly popular left-wing demands to tax the rich.
Kathy Hochul Comes to the Aid of Shadowy Landlords
A New York anti–money laundering bill meant to crack down on anonymous real estate shell companies was seriously weakened through changes by Governor Kathy Hochul after she received millions of dollars in campaign financing from real estate interests.
The Alleged Sexual Assaults on Rikers Island Are Shocking
Me Too was often portrayed as solely focused on elite women’s concerns. That would be news to the prisoners at New York’s Rikers Island who have used a Me Too–inspired law to seek justice for over 700 alleged sexual assaults by guards in the jail.
Ten of Eric Adams’s Worst Policies, Scandals, and Lies
Eric Adams has had so many scandals and strange public declarations since he took office that it’s easy to lose track of them. To make sure you keep them straight, we’ve rounded up ten of the New York mayor’s greatest hits thus far.
Surely New York Politics Doesn’t Have to Be This Bad
Two things are happening in New York City at once: the Eric Adams administration is mired in police and corruption scandals, and New Yorkers are suffering greatly under austerity. It’s a perfect opportunity for a mayoral challenger from the Left.
When Socialists Run for NYC Mayor, Good Things Can Happen
Socialist legislator Zohran Mamdani is running for New York City mayor against a corrupt, unpopular mayor. Morris Hillquit did the same thing a century ago.
Democrats Must Defend Mahmoud Khalil
Individual Democrats have made strong statements against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. The bulk of the party and its leadership has offered silence or mealymouthed equivocation.
Zohran Mamdani Is Laser-Focused on an Affordable New York
With local and national elites indifferent to working-class struggles over the costs of housing, childcare, groceries, and more, socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is finding success by putting affordability at the heart of his campaign.
DJ D-Sol’s Double Life
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon knows how to drop a beat. But could he handle a drop in the markets?
Zohran Mamdani Should Call for an Exit Tax on NYC’s Rich
A small but obscenely wealthy faction of New Yorkers are threatening to leave the city if Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist candidate for mayor, wins the race. Mamdani should respond by calling for an exit tax on the rich.
Zohran Mamdani’s Childcare Plan Is Pro-Family
Anyone who wants to make it easier for Americans to start families should support childcare policies like the ones being proposed by New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
There Is No Time Left for Empty Words on Gaza
After 21 months of slaughter, pro-Israel political leaders are finally speaking out about the horrors in Gaza. Great. But if it takes them as long to actually act, there will be no Gaza left.
Electoral Strategy for the Left
Independent political challenges are welcome, but breaking the two-party system will require efforts that go beyond the ballot box.
Disaster Capitalism Is Coming for Public Education
While educators across the country struggle to support and teach their students during distance learning, state and federal legislators are preparing to slash public education budgets. Defending public education during the coronavirus will require solidarity across the public sector.
Eric Adams vs. the Rule of Law
Even as part of a mayoralty characterized by attacking public services, scapegoating of migrants, and raising housing costs, New York City mayor Eric Adams’s pandering to Donald Trump in an effort to escape federal corruption charges is particularly brazen.
La Guardia’s Heir
Bill de Blasio has put forward some progressive policies as New York City mayor. But he's also primed the pump for real estate and finance.
Coronavirus Is an Occupational Disease That Spreads at Work
For both Democratic and Republican politicians, blaming social gatherings for coronavirus’s spread is convenient. But they’ve ignored or denied the central role workplace transmission plays in driving up infections. We need to treat coronavirus as the occupational disease it is — and that means restricting the power of business owners.
To Make the Buffalo Bills Stadium Deal, Kathy Hochul Squeezed the Seneca Nation
New York governor Kathy Hochul recently orchestrated the second-largest public stadium subsidy ever for the Buffalo Bills. To close the deal, she froze the Seneca Nation’s tribal bank account, forcing them to pay up on a disputed casino revenue sharing debt.
All the Worst People Are Losing It Over Zohran Mamdani’s Win
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral primary last month has resulted in absolute meltdowns from billionaires, genocide supporters, and other assorted defenders of the status quo. Let’s pause for a moment to enjoy them.