Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza Chicago’s Palestinians Won’t Let the DNC Ignore Gaza
The Chicago area is home to the biggest Palestinian diaspora in the US. They’re going to make sure the Democratic National Convention hears them.
Aug 6, 2024 / Sarah Lazare
NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Makes His Case NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Makes His Case
The “progressive and pragmatic” city comptroller joins the race for New York City mayor.
Aug 5, 2024 / Q&A / Bhaskar Sunkara
Dysfunctional Los Angeles City Politics Threatens Housing Progress Dysfunctional Los Angeles City Politics Threatens Housing Progress
Mayor Karen Bass’s administration has failed to live up to its own affordable-housing ambitions.
Aug 2, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Gavin Newsom Is Creating a Disaster for Unhoused People Gavin Newsom Is Creating a Disaster for Unhoused People
The governor’s order to sweep California’s encampments will please his constituents—and perpetuate the homelessness crisis.
Aug 1, 2024 / Piper French
It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive
Bisan Owda is a Palestinian journalist, activist, and filmmaker, best known for her social-media videos documenting her experiences in Gaza.
Jul 31, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás
How Kamala Can Win, and Homeless Vets Sue the VA How Kamala Can Win, and Homeless Vets Sue the VA
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Steve Phillips analyzes changes in the electorate and Mark Rosenbaum talks about the class action suit in LA.
Jul 31, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
The Transformation of Gowanus The Transformation of Gowanus
Can a Superfund site be remade into an experiment for equitable housing and eco-friendly development?
Jul 31, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Karrie Jacobs
Biden Said Rent Cap. Here’s What Tenant Organizers Say Must Happen Next. Biden Said Rent Cap. Here’s What Tenant Organizers Say Must Happen Next.
The president called on Congress to act, but he could enact a rent stabilization policy with a stroke of his pen. Tenant leaders say they will keep organizing until it happens.
Jul 26, 2024 / Thomas Birmingham