Alex S. Vitale on Mamdani, ICE Raids, and Abolishing the NYPD Gang Database
The author of “The End of Policing” weighs in on how Mayor Mamdani will change law enforcement in New York City.
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The Only “Domestic Terrorists” On Our Streets Are ICE Agents
Renee Nicole Good is only the latest victim of this gang of masked thugs. The whole agency has to go.
Ross Barkan on Zohran Mamdani, Arresting Netanyahu, and Where DSA Goes From Here
A prolific columnist for New York Magazine, Barkan is literally writing the book on Mamdani. He joined us to discuss the challenges he’ll face in 2026.
What We Learned at Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration
Mamdani’s mayorship is an unprecedented opportunity for the left. But ultimately, he's only as strong as the movement behind him.
How Anti-Communist Comic Books Spread the Red Scare
In the 1940s and ’50s, comics like “Is This Tomorrow” taught Americans that socialism was something to be feared. Today, the same propaganda still lingers.
The Coup In Venezuela Is An Assault on the Whole World
Donald Trump's overthrow of Nicolás Maduro sets a terrible precedent that severely erodes international sovereignty. Can other countries depose any leader they accuse of a crime?
Why Fascists Always Come for the Socialists First
Contrary to right-wing myths that the "Nazis were socialist," fascists despise socialism and want to destroy it. Here's why the left poses such a threat to them.
The Profit Motive Has Corrupted the Fertility Industry
I recently discovered that I have over 30 siblings. Thanks to a for-profit fertility industry that operates with little oversight, it's a common story.