This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney
Chesa Boudin is the child of political radicals who were imprisoned when he was young. Now he’s running to transform his city’s criminal justice system—from the inside.
Oct 3, 2019 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
In the Heart of Real-Estate Power, a Housing Movement Nears Victory In the Heart of Real-Estate Power, a Housing Movement Nears Victory
As tenants organize, New York could become one of the first states to pass “universal rent control.”
May 30, 2019 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
Exclusive: ICE Has Kept Tabs on ‘Anti-Trump’ Protesters in New York City Exclusive: ICE Has Kept Tabs on ‘Anti-Trump’ Protesters in New York City
Documents reveal that the immigration enforcement agency has been keenly attuned to left-leaning protests in the city.
Mar 6, 2019 / Editorial / Jimmy Tobias
The Amazon Deal Was Not Brought Down by a Handful of Politicians The Amazon Deal Was Not Brought Down by a Handful of Politicians
It was felled by a robust grassroots coalition.
Feb 25, 2019 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
Zinke Is Gone—but America’s Wilderness Remains in Grave Danger Zinke Is Gone—but America’s Wilderness Remains in Grave Danger
By stuffing the Department of Interior with an army of industry-loving acolytes, Zinke secured his agenda for years to come.
Dec 18, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias
These Utah Activists Are Determined to Stop Trump From Stealing Our Public Lands These Utah Activists Are Determined to Stop Trump From Stealing Our Public Lands
A year after Trump shrunk Bears Ears and Grand Staircase–Escalante, Native Americans, green groups, and cities are fighting back.
Dec 4, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
Election Day Brought Thrilling Victory—and Devastating Defeat—to the Housing Movement Election Day Brought Thrilling Victory—and Devastating Defeat—to the Housing Movement
Activists won some crucial initiatives, but the real-estate industry spent massively to sink others.
Nov 9, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
Can a Group of Scrappy Young Activists Build Real Progressive Power in Trump Country? Can a Group of Scrappy Young Activists Build Real Progressive Power in Trump Country?
Through a mix of “inclusive populism” and nonstop organizing, Lancaster Stands Up is betting it can reclaim its corner of Pennsylvania.
Oct 18, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
The Attacks on the Endangered Species Act Are Part of a Much Deeper Plot The Attacks on the Endangered Species Act Are Part of a Much Deeper Plot
And that plot begins with the fossil-fuel industry.
Sep 4, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias
These Democratic Socialists Aren’t Just Targeting Incumbent Politicians These Democratic Socialists Aren’t Just Targeting Incumbent Politicians
They’re going after slumlords and real-estate speculators.
Aug 10, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias