It’s Medicare or Coronavirus-for-All

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 5, 2020 COVID-19 doesn't care if you're wealthy or poor. Only a single-payer system can ensure that all Americans get the treatment they need. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger Tiffany Cabán Poses the Right Kind of Threat

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 2, 2019 Whether or not her opponents—within and outside Democratic ranks—are ready, the contender for Queens D.A. offers needed change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oliver North Out as NRA President After Leadership Dispute

LISA MARIE PANE / The Associated Press Apr 27, 2019 His announcement comes after his failed attempt to force out National Rifle Association chief executive Wayne LaPierre. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How the New York Amazon Deal Fell Apart

JOSEPH PISANI / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2019 Dealmakers didn't anticipate the protests, hostile public hearings and disparaging tweets over what many saw as "massive corporate welfare." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Not Welcome: ‘Petulant Child’ Amazon Cancels New York HQ Plans

Ilana Novick Feb 14, 2019 A state senator credits the community "that was going to be profoundly affected by" the project and who "started asking questions.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Abigail Disney and Her Fellow Millionaires Demand Higher Taxes

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Feb 14, 2019 In a letter to Andrew Cuomo, 48 New Yorkers implore the governor to allow them to contribute more to state programs for the greater good. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Amazon’s Billion-Dollar Shakedown of America’s Cities

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 13, 2018 Jeff Bezos is expanding his company to New York and D.C. in exchange for ludicrous subsidies. Only federal regulation offers a remedy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Teacher Beats Incumbent in Democratic Primary for N.Y. State Senate

The Associated Press Sep 13, 2018 Rachel May, a first-time candidate, has defeated state Sen. David Valesky. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

New York Times Slams State Democrats’ Smear of Cynthia Nixon

By Will Meyer Sep 11, 2018 In a (somewhat) backpedaling editorial, the newspaper still maintains that incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo has the “potential” to lead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Andrew Cuomo Walks Back Remark That America ‘Was Never That Great’

David Klepper / The Associated Press Aug 17, 2018 The New York governor's off-the-cuff observation has drawn criticism from the right and left. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Harvey Weinstein Indicted in Sex Case

The Associated Press May 30, 2018 The fallen movie producer's lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, says he’ll ask a court to dismiss the indictment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Puerto Rico Cancels Whitefish Contract, Seeks Aid From Two States

Emily Wells / Truthdig Oct 30, 2017 With several Congress members asking for an inquiry, U.S. officials will look into why the contract was given to the tiny Montana company. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )