How Ranked-Choice Voting Is Changing Progressive Politics in New York How Ranked-Choice Voting Is Changing Progressive Politics in New York
A new voting system can transform NYC politics, if progressives make effective endorsements and educate voters on how to maximize democracy.
Apr 26, 2021 / John Nichols
To Serve and Protect? To Serve and Protect?
Systemic racism in the police force.
Apr 26, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper, Paul Karasik, and Ron Hauge
Dianne Morales Looks for Space—and Support—on New York’s Left Dianne Morales Looks for Space—and Support—on New York’s Left
Though her mayoral campaign is still polling in single digits, Morales would represent a profound break with the city’s past.
Apr 23, 2021 / Ross Barkan
Walter Mondale’s Decades-Long Crusade for Fair Housing and the Full Promise of Civil Rights Walter Mondale’s Decades-Long Crusade for Fair Housing and the Full Promise of Civil Rights
To the end of his life, Mondale waged the battle against segregation he had joined as the sponsor of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
Apr 23, 2021 / John Nichols
Reparations Reparations
Harriet Tubman and Fannie Lou Hamer, leaders and visionaries (Media: found book, photos, shredded money, cotton, rusted padlock and chain.)
Apr 21, 2021 / OppArt / Wilhelmina Grant
Letter From Italy Letter From Italy
“It’s as quiet in our street as it was a year ago.”
Apr 21, 2021 / Daisy Cockburn
Got Vaccinated? Got Vaccinated?
Passport to greater freedom… carefully.
Apr 20, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper and Ron Hauge
Crises Collide: Homeless in America When Climate Disaster Strikes Crises Collide: Homeless in America When Climate Disaster Strikes
In some cases, solutions to homelessness and the climate crisis might be one and the same.
Apr 20, 2021 / Andrew McCormick
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Has Failed Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Has Failed Chicago
The quest for justice for Adam Toledo requires that Lightfoot resign.
Apr 19, 2021 / Jasson Perez