News & Politics
Policy
New York lawmakers want to keep AI out of news
State Sen. Pat Fahy and Assembly Member Nily Rozic’s NY FAIR News Act would require disclosures on AI journalism, among other protections.
New York City
Politics
NYC Council announces antisemitism task force, raising eyebrows with Vernikov leadership
The city faces increased antisemitism crimes, and Speaker Julie Menin has made the issue a priority.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Assembly candidate Aber Kawas says she didn’t move into wrong district
Concerns about the DSA parachuting candidates into races sparked a false rumor that Kawas moved to Queens in order to run for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s seat but accidentally moved into a neighboring district.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
WFP backs Jibreel Jalloh in challenge to Jaime Williams
The WFP heads to southern Brooklyn.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani reiterates campaign promise to disband the NYPD Strategic Response Group
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hasn’t commented on the future of the unit.
Budget
Politics
Mamdani promises no budget games – but he has a budget narrative
Ahead of his preliminary budget release, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed his finger back at the last guy.
Rikers Island
Updated
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A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
Nicholas Deml will oversee New York City jails as remediation manager
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Who will Hochul pick as her running mate?
Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Secretary of State Walter Mosley are all being vetted.
News & Politics
Politics
DSA’s membership nearly doubled since start of Mamdani campaign
After years of declining membership, the socialist organization now has over 90,000 members.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Alex Bores vs. AI in NY-12
The Assembly member and congressional candidate says he’s ready to battle AI Goliaths. He’s getting plenty of practice already.
News & Politics
Politics
Understanding DSA’s structure
NYC-DSA is the socialist organization’s largest local chapter, but there are 10 other chapters in New York state.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here are the NYC seats DSA is eyeing in 2026
Nepo babies, Eric Adams allies, representatives of lefty districts, beware.
News & Politics
Politics
Get to know DSA’s internal caucuses
From Socialist Majority Caucus to Marxist Unity Group, these are the groups within the group that are driving its policies and priorities.
DSA
Politics
What’s a Socialist in Office?
DSA-endorsed lawmakers meet regularly with the socialist group to coordinate strategy.
DSA
Politics
DSA for Dummies
Your guide to the organization that – for better or for worse – is trying to take over New York City politics.
DSA
Politics
DSA members in their own words
“There’s what you see on the outside, and there’s what happens on the inside.”
Immigration
Politics
Micah in Minneapolis
Manhattan Assembly member and congressional candidate Micah Lasher managed to fly out Sunday despite the blizzard to join protesters in the Twin Cities.
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