Patrick Lawrence: Sun Valley vs. Queensbridge
This will be a riveting campaign season; in my read it is unlikely to be a pretty one.
‘New York Times’ Mamdani Smear Shows How out of Touch the Paper Is With Progressives, Especially on Palestine
The New York Times's shocking race-science investigation into Zohran Mamdani shows the paper will stop at nothing to upend the progressive star. It is a clear sign of how the…
Mamdani’s Ability to Break With Dem Status Quo Depends on Organizing From Below
Zohran Mamdani’s grassroots-oriented model of political power remains incomprehensible to most political observers.
Norman Solomon: The Rage of Billionaires and the Frenzy to Stop Zohran Mamdani From Becoming New York’s Mayor
“Mamdani’s widespread appeal represents the total collapse of a Democratic Party establishment.”
Zohran Mamdani’s Battle Against the Billionaire Class and Democratic Establishment Is Just Beginning
Noting that corporations, large landlords, developers, and donors "want to keep him out of the mayor's office," India Walton urged Zohran Mamdani's campaign to "stay ahead of the messaging and…
Cuckoo for Cuomo: Ex-Governor’s Name Dominated Coverage of NYC Mayoral Race
A FAIR analysis of New York mayoral primary coverage found that Andrew Cuomo’s name appeared in headlines seven times more often than Zohran Mamdani’s.
NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Puts Gaza in Focus
Zohran Mamdani’s Zionist antagonists tried to turn his Muslim identity and pro-Palestine politics into a liability, writes Corinna Barnard. So far, it hasn’t worked.
NYC Mayoral Primary Day: Zohran Mamdani on Building a Movement & Campaigning for an Affordable City
Mamdani’s ascendant grassroots campaign has taken the Democratic establishment by surprise.
Sanders Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor: ‘We Need a New Politics’
“We need the kind of visionary leadership that Zohran is providing in this campaign,” said Sanders.
NYT Covers Up for Cuomo
While some local papers have been scathing in their coverage of the ex-governor, the New York Times seems to be largely buying what Cuomo’s selling.
City University of New York Votes to Divest From Israel
CUNY workers voted for their union to divest from Israeli companies and bonds and to call on their pension system to divest its own holdings. They’re taking a material stand…
200+ Jewish-Led Protesters Arrested at NY Stock Exchange Say ‘Stop Arming Israel’
"The U.S. war economy is profiting from genocide," said Jewish Voice for Peace. "The 50+ members of Congress who invest in arms companies get richer every day."
100 Jewish Cease-Fire Supporters Arrested Blocking Biden’s NYC Motorcade Route
"As Jewish New Yorkers we want to make crystal clear that President Biden is not welcome in our city while he continues to fund and arm the Israeli government's genocide…
Waiting for Exoneration
The case against Carl Miller has collapsed since he was convicted of an infamous 1979 murder. But winning exoneration remains elusive.
NYC Police Plan to Use Drones to Surveil Labor Day Parties
By Zane McNeill / PopularResistance Civil Liberties Groups Believe Police Use Of Surveillance Drones Is “Poised To Explode.” The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is planning to use surveillance…