Sam Adler-Bell

Sam Adler-Bell is a freelance writer and cohost of the Dissent magazine podcast Know Your Enemy.

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“Succession”’s Repetition Compulsion “Succession”’s Repetition Compulsion

In Succession’s moral universe, no one can ever get what they want or what they deserve.

Nov 10, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Sam Adler-Bell

AOC at Sanders rally

AOC and the Making of Millennial Politics AOC and the Making of Millennial Politics

A new book on Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez offers a portrait of a new generation of elected officials and political activists coming into its own.

Apr 27, 2021 / Sam Adler-Bell

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Out for the Count? Terri Ann Lowenthal on the Coronavirus Threat to the Census Out for the Count? Terri Ann Lowenthal on the Coronavirus Threat to the Census

The Census expert explains the impact of the pandemic on the decennial count.

Apr 24, 2020 / no-paywall / Sam Adler-Bell

Debbie Medina

Meet the Democratic Socialist Who’s Running for New York State Senate Meet the Democratic Socialist Who’s Running for New York State Senate

Bernie Sanders isn’t alone: Debbie Medina is in the race for State Senate in New York’s 18th District.

Mar 16, 2016 / Sam Adler-Bell

How New York Real Estate Became a Dumping Ground for the World’s Dirty Money

How New York Real Estate Became a Dumping Ground for the World’s Dirty Money How New York Real Estate Became a Dumping Ground for the World’s Dirty Money

Shady magnates and corrupt politicians from all over the globe are stashing their ill-gotten wealth in luxurious Manhattan apartments.

Jul 3, 2014 / Michael Hudson, Ionuț Stănescu, and Sam Adler-Bell

RI Workers Won’t Back Down on Living Wage, Despite Democrats’ Betrayal

RI Workers Won’t Back Down on Living Wage, Despite Democrats’ Betrayal RI Workers Won’t Back Down on Living Wage, Despite Democrats’ Betrayal

A minimum-wage pre-emption measure, backed by the hotel industry and signed by Governor Chafee, has been met with hunger strikes, electoral challenges and protests.

Jun 27, 2014 / Sam Adler-Bell

Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases?

Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases? Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases?

With friends like this, who needs Republicans.

Jun 11, 2014 / Sam Adler-Bell

Brown Students and Workers Unite to Convince the University to Boycott an Exploitative Hotel

Brown Students and Workers Unite to Convince the University to Boycott an Exploitative Hotel Brown Students and Workers Unite to Convince the University to Boycott an Exploitative Hotel

Students and workers stand up in the face of Renaissance Hotel’s horrific labor practices.

Apr 7, 2014 / StudentNation / Sam Adler-Bell and StudentNation

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