Like Other Progressive Candidates in New York, Julia Salazar Was Buoyed by Neighborhoods Experiencing Gentrification
Voting pattern maps show that gentrification continues to benefit democratic socialist candidates in New York City.
Zaid Jilani
Zaid Jilani is a former Reporter at The Intercept. He has previously worked as a reporter-blogger for ThinkProgress, United Republic, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and Alternet.
He hails from Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia in 2009 with a bachelor of arts in international affairs and received his master's in public administration from Syracuse University in 2014.
He hails from Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia in 2009 with a bachelor of arts in international affairs and received his master's in public administration from Syracuse University in 2014.
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Real Estate Tycoon Dumps Money Into Super PAC to Stop Zephyr Teachout’s Bid for New York Attorney General
A real estate tycoon is threatened by Zephyr Teachout’s attorney general bid. His company is dropping $100,000 into attack ads against her.
People Might Be Getting the Swedish Elections All Wrong
In Sweden's national election, many assume the far right is being bolstered by immigration. But what if the evidence shows that it's the economy, stupid?
Underdog Criminal Justice Reformer Rachael Rollins Wins District Attorney Primary in Boston’s Suffolk County
In Boston’s Suffolk County, an underdog won a race to be the top prosecutor by promising to do a lot less prosecuting.
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More Than $300,000 Has Been Pledged Against Susan Collins If She Votes for Brett Kavanaugh
Ady Barkan's idea to pressure Susan Collins has taken off.
NYC DSA, Ocasio-Cortez Stand by State Senate Candidate Julia Salazar, Despite Story Disputing Her Biography
The NYC DSA confronts its first political crisis and is standing firm behind Julia Salazar.
In Oklahoma and Arizona, Primary Voters Rewarded Candidates Who Stood With Teachers
Six out of seven Oklahoma GOP lawmakers who voted against increasing taxes to help raise teacher pay lost their runoff elections on Tuesday.
Republicans Who Oppose Teacher Protests Are Losing Their Primaries, Even in Red States
In the wake of historic teacher strikes, Republicans who ignore educators' concerns face trouble at the ballot box.
Ammar Campa-Najjar, a Working-Class Progressive, Gets a Boost From Indictment of Duncan Hunter
Ammar Campa-Najjar’s atypical campaign focused on progressive ideas and local organizing. He beat the party establishment, and now may flip the seat.
One of the Strongest Progressives in Congress Is Facing a Primary Challenger Invoking Identity and Change. Will She Unseat Him?
Rep. Mike Capuano is facing a Democratic primary challenge from Boston City Councillor Ayanna Pressley.