N.Y. Attorney General Pressed Red Cross on Post-Sandy Spending, Then Retreated

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica May 28, 2014 The office of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sought details on how the charity spent donations after the superstorm, but the information was never released. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Attorney General Holder Requires Recording of Interrogations, Unlike New York City

Staff / Truthdig May 24, 2014 A new Department of Justice policy says federal agents must record interrogations, as a way to protect against coercion and false confessions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Interns of New York City, Rejoice! You’re Now Protected Against Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

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How Does Commuting Affect Your Health?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 13, 2014 "Commuters are more likely to be anxious, dissatisfied and have the sense that their daily activities lack meaning than those who don’t have to travel to work even if they are paid more," says a Guardian report on a study of commuting and personal well-being. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The De Blasio-Bloomberg Paradox

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 27, 2013 The standard line on New York City's Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, who takes office next Wednesday, is that he's the antithesis of outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg. That's not quite true. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘We Are Living in the World Occupy Made’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 9, 2013 Dan Cantor, executive director of the Working Families Party, the national, independent, inequality-focused political coalition sponsored by labor unions that helped elect Bill de Blasio to the position of mayor of New York City, tells "Democracy Now!" about the role Occupy Wall Street played in the latest election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Public Advocate for Mayor of New York?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 24, 2013 New York City mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio told Bhaskar Sunkara of Jacobin magazine that he disapproved of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's handling of the Occupy protests and that if he were elected, he would appoint an independent official to monitor the NYPD and lead the effort to strengthen unions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Weiner Tries to Outrun 80 Percent Unfavorable Rating

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 13, 2013 New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has set a record unfavorable rating in a new poll. The candidate meanwhile has released a TV ad focusing "like a laser beam" on his ideas, not his junk. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spitzer Spends Millions on His Own Campaign

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 12, 2013 The former New York governor has given $3.65 million of his own money to campaign for a role in New York city government we didn't realize was all that exciting. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mayoral Mail

Randall Enos, Cagle Cartoons May 31, 2013 Dig deeper

Stop Whining About Privacy, Bloomberg Says

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 23, 2013 New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks your concerns about privacy in a world of city- and drone-mounted surveillance cameras are unimportant. His advice to radio audiences Friday morning? "Get used to it!" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

After Sandy, It’s Occupy to the Rescue

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 14, 2012 Members of New York City’s Occupy movement are waging an expanding relief effort for tens of thousands of people who remain without heat, power or hot water in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Observers are calling it Occupy’s finest hour. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )