Eric Adams’s Indictment Creates an Opening for the Left
Whether Eric Adams resigns as New York mayor or not, the city’s left will have an opportunity to set the narrative of the mayoral election next year — something it failed to do in 2021.
22 Articles by: Ari Paul
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Ari Paul is a journalist in New York City who has covered politics for the Nation, VICE News, the Guardian, the Forward, the New York Observer, Al Jazeera America, and the Brooklyn Rail.
The Media Is Cheering Dems’ Rightward Turn on Immigration
On immigration policy, the Democrats are moving toward Trump and the Republicans. The mainstream media seems to think this is a good idea.
The Antiabortion Movement’s Track Record: Constant Violence
News coverage of the antiabortion movement tends to omit its history of violence. So we’re here to remind you: the antiabortion right has a violent track record, from attacking clinics and patients to assassinating abortion providers.
Andrew Cuomo Isn’t Just a Scumbag to Women, He’s a Scumbag to All Workers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo is facing mounting calls to resign or face impeachment amid new sexual harassment revelations. It’s long overdue: Cuomo isn’t just a bully to women, he’s an attack dog for the corporate elite.
New York Democrats’ Absurd Antisemitism Smears Against Democratic Socialists Won’t Work
Unable to contest the Democratic Socialists of America’s progressive agenda on issues like affordable housing, the New York Democratic Party has resorted to the absurd smearing of socialists as antisemitic. Unfortunately for them, it’s not going to work.
The Corporate Media Has No Idea What to Do With the Fact That Bernie Sanders Is Jewish
The mainstream press loves attacking Bernie Sanders for either being too Jewish or not Jewish enough. It’s a cynical ploy to undermine his unapologetically left-wing campaign.
Bill de Blasio Is a Progressive Sham
Bill de Blasio is welcoming Amazon to New York City with open arms — proving that his progressive reputation was always a sham.
Don’t Work With Reactionaries
Richard Trumka’s strategy of working with Trump to win concessions for labor was always a naive one.
Why Sisi Hates Unions
The Egyptian state’s crackdown on labor is a naked attempt to quash the force behind the Tahrir Square revolution.
Cuomo’s Battle Lines
New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s war against BDS is an effort to isolate and suppress the Democratic Party’s left-wing critics.
The Bloomberg Factor
Michael Bloomberg’s potential presidential run is the latest sign elites are rattled.
The Right to Strike
“Right-to-work” is coming to the public sector. The key to survival is social movement unionism.
Smash the Lynch Mob
The labor movement should rally against police violence, whether police unions like it or not.
Serve the People
Homelessness isn’t an accident. It’s the result of a brutal economic system and conscious state policy.
A Union of One
The Freelancers Union treats workers like consumers of the services they provide. It doesn’t deserve to be called a union.
Mike Rowe’s Dirty Job
Mike Rowe wants Americans to get interested in blue-collar jobs, but for all the wrong reasons.
“Broken Windows” Liberalism
Bill de Blasio has reduced the use of stop-and-frisk, but he still supports the kind of policing that led to Eric Garner’s death.
More Than a Protest Vote
Howie Hawkins’ campaign for governor is part of a renewed vision of electoral activism on the Left.
All That Is Solid Melts into Condos
Bill de Blasio’s recent housing deals give some insight into what the Left is up against in New York, even with a progressive mayor.
Breaking Bratton
The left hopes to push a de Blasio administration, but his police commissioner may not budge.