Why Are Democrats Afraid to End Private Health Insurance?

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jun 27, 2019 During the first Democratic debate, only two candidates said they would do so. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What to Watch on Debate Night: Biden, Bernie and Other Stars

LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Jun 27, 2019 Who is best fit to lead the Democratic effort to oust Donald Trump in 2020? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lineup for First Democratic Debate Set at 20 Candidates

The Associated Press Jun 14, 2019 The candidates will debate in two, two-hour sessions on June 26 and 27, televised by NBC News. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cities Consider a Bold Approach to Counter Opioid Crisis

Clara Romeo / Truthdig Apr 8, 2019 Philadelphia is the latest to move forward with plans for what would be the first supervised injection site in the U.S., but hurdles remain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Reputed Gambino Crime Boss Shot to Death in New York

MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS / The Associated Press Mar 14, 2019 The body of Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali, 53, is discovered at his Staten Island home. Police say that no arrests have been made. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

Justice Department to Probe Federal Jail in New York City

JULIE WALKER / The Associated Press Feb 4, 2019 Officials will investigate how a Brooklyn detention center lost heat and electricity last week without having a backup system in place. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Roll Out Big Health Care Proposals in the States

SALLY HO and GEOFF MULVIHILL / The Associated Press Jan 12, 2019 The first full week of state legislative sessions sees a flurry of plans to expand health care while lowering costs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

New York Mayor Proposes Sweeping New Health Care Plan

Ilana Novick Jan 8, 2019 Bill de Blasio wants to provide medical care to low-income and undocumented New Yorkers who now rely primarily on hospital emergency rooms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New York Police Rip Toddler From Mother in Plain Sight

DEEPTI HAJELA and JIM MUSTIAN / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2018 The officers, who were filmed by a bystander, have drawn criticism from public officials for their failure to de-escalate the situation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Defends Amazon Deal at Sanders Event

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Dec 5, 2018 Critics on the left worry the massive tax incentives and subsidies that New York offered Amazon will eclipse any potential public benefits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )