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.

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 Politics

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.

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Frozen Four: a guide to the special elections

February’s legislative races could be an icy preview of some spicy June primaries.