Steven Holden Is the Latest New York Democrat to Try Flipping a Coveted House Seat. Is He Up to the Task?
Democrats think they have a chance to unseat Rep. John Katko, but some are concerned about Holden’s organizing abilities.
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Despite Promises for Global Climate Justice, Biden Falls Short in Helping Reduce Poorer Countries’ Emissions
Activists were hoping that Biden would back-pay the U.S.’s outstanding climate finance commitment and make new, more ambitious pledges.
To Counter "Critical Race Theory" Attacks, Advocacy Groups Dodge the Term
As conservative bills seek to ban the framework, liberal groups emphasize "teaching truth” instead — but defining truth is complicated.
Noncitizens May Soon Be Eligible to Vote in New York City
A bill extending the right to vote to noncitizens has a supermajority in the city council — the latest push to revive the tradition across the U.S.
Schumer Amendment Shorts States $5 Billion in Covid-19 Relief Funding
A five-word change strips 23 states of more than a quarter of recovery aid for small towns.
School Privatization Lobby Places Fake News on Local Stations
With Ed Newsfeed, the Betsy DeVos-funded American Federation for Children distributes syndicated content to TV stations. They run it as news.
New York City Unions Prepare to Shift Retirees Off Medicare
To cut costs, public sector unions are planning a switch to Medicare Advantage, a privatized program whose impact on care is not well understood.
Pressure Mounts to Tax the Rich in Connecticut
While Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont threatens a veto, an emboldened wealth tax movement is gaining ground state by state.
Republican Running for Virginia Governor Took Cash From Lobbyists Tied to “Woke” Coca-Cola
Though millionaire Pete Snyder is mostly self-funded, he accepted donations from current and former Coke lobbyists.
Startup Alternative to Rental Security Deposits Gets Legal Backing in Baltimore
It’s the third city to pass legislation supporting Rhino, a real estate startup, but tenant advocates are urging a veto.