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100 Days in Office: Has Mamdani Fulfilled His Promises Yet?
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100 Days in Office: Has Mamdani Fulfilled His Promises Yet?

The new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, recently gave his 100-day-in-office speech, letting New Yorkers know what he’s gotten done and how much more…

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April 21, 2026
Borrowing the Cuomo Playbook: Why Progressives Should Campaign in Poetry
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Borrowing the Cuomo Playbook: Why Progressives Should Campaign in Poetry

Andrew Cuomo perfectly embodies the archetypal, calculating politician — saying what voters want to hear while rarely standing for anything with consistency. His political philosophy (if…

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April 15, 2025
City of Yes Won’t Solve Housing Affordability — But It’s a Start for NYC Housing Reform
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City of Yes Won’t Solve Housing Affordability — But It’s a Start for NYC Housing Reform

On Dec. 5, 2024, the New York City Council voted on the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” a rezoning proposal launched by Mayor Eric Adams…

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April 8, 2025
Zohran Presents an Alternative: Democrats Should Pay Attention
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Zohran Presents an Alternative: Democrats Should Pay Attention

It is no secret that the Democrats are in a dismal state. They have lost their way not just in campaigning, but also in their governance…

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March 4, 2025

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