H.R. 7640 would require state and local police departments to help federal agents carry out their mass deportation drive. Democrats used a states’ rights argument to say why that’s bogus.
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Posted inPolitics
Brad Lander Is Building a United Progressive Front
The former New York City comptroller and councilmember is running for Congress. To unseat incumbent Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman, he’ll have to consolidate the progressive left.
Posted inWorking in America
NYU Professors Vote to Strike After Bosses Stonewall for Months
The decision by Contract Faculty United at New York University comes as more workers walked off the job in 2025 to win higher pay, stronger benefits, and other gains.
Posted inTransportation
How Not to Build Infrastructure Projects
The Hudson Tunnel Project between New York and New Jersey is officially a political nightmare en route to the midterms.
Posted inTransportation
How Crime Flourishes on Turo
Peer-to-peer car lending has less oversight over both hosts and guests, contributing to a risky platform rife with criminal activity.
Posted inSports
Diamonds in the Rough
Novel public ownership models have kept minor league baseball franchises anchored in communities.
Posted inTAP
Do L.A. and D.C. Have Their Own Mamdanis?
Two somewhat socialist mayoral candidates are working to see that they do.
Posted inWorking in America
Nurses Hold the Line for Workplace Safety
In New York, nurses mark the fourth week of their strike with a march on Gov. Kathy Hochul. A West Coast strike is in its second week.
Posted inLaw and Justice
‘No Sleep for ICE’ Campaigns Expand
Community-driven organizing is cementing the national movement to stop hotels from accommodating federal immigration agents.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Trump’s War on Child Care
The already struggling system faces more struggles from administration rule changes.