New York State

Trump in Albany

Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It

We have a lot to work out. 

Nov 17, 2016 / Sara Niccoli

Formerly incarcerated New Yorkers rally with VOCAL to ban the box outside City Hall.

Did SUNY Ban the Box? Or Just Move It? Did SUNY Ban the Box? Or Just Move It?

It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the box has simply been moved further down the line.

Oct 25, 2016 / StudentNation / William G. Martin

Cuomo looking angry, de Blasio trying to talk to him

Andrew Cuomo’s Fragile Masculinity Andrew Cuomo’s Fragile Masculinity

His macho paternalism won't solve New York's problems.

Sep 2, 2016 / Alexis Grenell

Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics

Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics

Incoming police commissioner James O’Neill oversaw the arrests.

Sep 1, 2016 / Simon Davis-Cohen

My Drowning City Is a Harbinger of Climate Slums to Come

My Drowning City Is a Harbinger of Climate Slums to Come My Drowning City Is a Harbinger of Climate Slums to Come

Federal legislation is hastening the collapse of working class neighborhoods near water.

Aug 29, 2016 / Feature / Virginia Eubanks

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New York’s Nail Salons Are Still Toxic New York’s Nail Salons Are Still Toxic

And salon owners are now protesting new policies that aim to protect workers and consumers from chemical contamination.

Aug 26, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo’s BDS Blacklist Is a Clear Violation of the First Amendment Andrew Cuomo’s BDS Blacklist Is a Clear Violation of the First Amendment

Political boycotts are a form of protected expression. So why is New York’s governor trampling this constitutional right?

Jun 23, 2016 / Dima Khalidi

Zephyr Teachout

Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress? Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress?

The anti-corruption crusader, who gave New York Governor Cuomo a run for his money in 2014, is one of several promising Berniecrats running this year.

Jun 14, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Ali at Protest

Andrew Cuomo Would Have Blacklisted Muhammad Ali Andrew Cuomo Would Have Blacklisted Muhammad Ali

Governor Cuomo’s executive action to create a blacklist of those who stand with the Palestinian people would have undoubtedly caught Muhammad Ali in its web.

Jun 8, 2016 / Dave Zirin

New York Voting Polls

Reminder: Exit-Poll Conspiracy Theories Are Totally Baseless Reminder: Exit-Poll Conspiracy Theories Are Totally Baseless

Voters have good reason to lack confidence in our election systems. But claims of widespread fraud aren’t going to fix anything.

Jun 7, 2016 / Joshua Holland

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