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New York City news and analysis from The Nation
June 25, 2019
The 31-year-old, queer Latina public defender has dealt another shocking blow to the Queens Democratic machine.
June 25, 2019
The criminal-justice reformer who has promised "people-powered justice" finished primary night with a lead of more than 1,000 votes.
June 13, 2019
The Queens candidate tells The Nation she would prosecute bad landlords, predatory lenders, and abusive employers—not black and brown communities.
May 13, 2019
Seven candidates running for district attorney are promising to bring fairer rules to the 2 million person New York City borough.
April 8, 2019
The Youth Correctional Leaders for Justice will help guide towns, cities, and states on how to close youth prisons for good.
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March 21, 2019
It has been nearly 50 years since New York’s jails erupted in protest, but the lessons of that era feel more relevant than ever.
March 18, 2019
Charging drivers in NYC could help fix the subways, fight climate change, and reduce inequality.
February 25, 2019
It was felled by a robust grassroots coalition.
February 19, 2019
Pre-K programs are failing to adequately support children or staff.
February 17, 2019
By tying their fight against Amazon to bigger structural problems, activists in Queens showed us a way forward for transnational anti-corporate politics.
