Seeing the Backside of the Forward Party Seeing the Backside of the Forward Party
Andrew Yang’s lament that “millions of Americans” are appalled by the FBI’s raid on Trump’s home shows how sad, empty, and maybe dangerous his new party’s politics really are.
Aug 9, 2022 / Joan Walsh
The Myth of Libertarian Exit The Myth of Libertarian Exit
Raymond Craib’s new book, Adventure Capitalism, traces the history of individualist, property-oriented “escape” projects pursued by the likes of Michael Oliver, Peter Thiel, and Bi...
Aug 1, 2022 / Q&A / Jacob Bruggeman
How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State? How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State?
After a disastrous showing in last week’s Democratic primary, the state's institutional left looks weak and inconsequential.
Jul 7, 2022 / Ross Barkan
The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right
By embracing bigotry, Libertarians are poised to help reelect Trump.
Jun 6, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Meet the Socialist Candidate for NYC Mayor Meet the Socialist Candidate for NYC Mayor
Front-runner Eric Adams, who is all but certain to win the New York City mayoral race Tuesday, is facing a field of rivals, including Cathy Rojas, a public school teacher from Quee...
Nov 1, 2021 / John Nichols
The Working Families Party’s Amazing Disappearing Ballot Line The Working Families Party’s Amazing Disappearing Ballot Line
Thanks to the city’s notoriously incompetent Board of Elections, when New Yorkers go to the polls in November, the WFP will not be on the ballot.
Jul 27, 2021 / Column / Ross Barkan
The Political Revolution Comes to… Buffalo? The Political Revolution Comes to… Buffalo?
The stunning victory of socialist challenger India Walton over the city’s four-term incumbent has ignited a revolution here—if she can keep it.
Jun 28, 2021 / Geoff Kelly
How to Stop Andrew Yang How to Stop Andrew Yang
Ranked-choice voting allows New Yorkers to block this celebrity candidate even without a clear progressive front-runner.
Apr 30, 2021 / D.D. Guttenplan
Dianne Morales Looks for Space—and Support—on New York’s Left Dianne Morales Looks for Space—and Support—on New York’s Left
Though her mayoral campaign is still polling in single digits, Morales would represent a profound break with the city’s past.
Apr 23, 2021 / Ross Barkan
How Kyrsten Sinema Sold Out How Kyrsten Sinema Sold Out
The origin story of the Senate’s newest super villain.
Mar 22, 2021 / Aída Chávez