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Proceeding state by state and trial by trial, White describes, in vivid prose, "the vast scale and comprehensive reach" of this repression by governments and private employers, illustrating "how in wrecking lives it also wrecked the union." A law professor, White focuses on the legal means by which the state - on the federal, state, and local levels - tormented and persecuted its members, while offering an extended brief in defense of what the IWW was struggling to accomplish. BOOKS & the ARTS BOOKS & the ARTS IN BUTTE, MONT., MASKED MEN WOKE up radical labor organizer Frank Little, dragged him from their car, and then hanged his lifeless body from a railroad bridge. What the "story" of the war on the IWW "really does", he writes, "is confirm the Wobblies' own, darker anticipations as to the nature of capitalist rule, which align with the dismal fate of the labor movement and the radical left since the IWW's decline, as well as the prophecies of the Wobblies' most famous champion" Jack London. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of Andy Cohen, a television personality known for his work on reality TV shows, particularly The Real Housewives franchise. It discusses recent controversies and lawsuits filed against Cohen and his employer, Bravo, alleging discriminatory and retaliatory conduct. Despite the controversy, Cohen has been cleared in an outside investigation and continues his work. The article also touches on the criticisms and controversies surrounding The Real Housewives franchise, including allegations of perpetuating negative stereotypes and instances of racism and sexual assault. It also mentions the broader issue of lawsuits and allegations against reality TV shows, with some fans arguing that these should be examined individually rather than attacking the entire network. The article briefly mentions a feud between Cohen and Bethenny Frankel, suggesting it may be a personal issue rather than a reflection of larger industry problems. [Extracted from the article]

In the summer of 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, then governor of New York, faced a dilemma. He needed the support of Tammany Hall, the corrupt political machine that ruled New York City, to win his home state and secure the presidential nomination. However, an investigation led by Judge Samuel Seabury uncovered a conspiracy to frame innocent women for prostitution and a million-dollar slush fund controlled by the mayor, Jimmy Walker. Despite conflicting advice, Roosevelt ultimately held hearings that led to Walker's resignation as mayor, effectively ending the inquiry. [Extracted from the article]

The war with Spain liberated Cuba from Spanish imperialism, but it also served to cement US control over Cuba's politics and economy. In this way, the US "stacked the deck - not just against a potential British takeover of Cuba, but also against the possibility of a Cuban takeover of Cuba." BOOK & the ARTS EARLY ON IN HER MASTERFUL BOOK CUBA: AN AMERICAN History, Ada Ferrer alludes to a double meaning embedded in her subtitle: "History in the first sense refers to what happened; in the second, to what is said to have happened." Even as Cuba struggled economically and internal dissent was meticulously stifled, the Cuban Revolution's egalitarian spirit went abroad, as Cuba involved itself in the decolonization struggles in Africa, some of which spanned decades. [Extracted from the article]

I'd often arrive in the middle of a picket, where the raucous chants of Mr. Isaac, a Haitian driver who was once an internationally touring musician, mixed with the drumbeats of Mr. Gyatso, a Tibetan driver from Darjeeling who spoke nine languages. DEADLINE POET ON SEPTEMBER 19, A GROUP OF CAB DRIVERS organized by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance rolled up to the corner of Broadway and Murray Street in downtown Manhattan, parked next to City Hall, and declared they would not leave until the city fixed the crushing debt that had driven many of their fellow drivers to suicide. It was bordered on the south by American flags and union banners, on the north by a memorial for the drivers who had killed themselves, and on the east by parked taxis and tables laden with rice and chan a cooked by Lakhwinder Sehra, nicknamed Didi (Hindi for "big sister"), whose brother was an NYTWA driver. A small woman with a breathy voice and an iron will, Desai has become a legendary figure in the cabbie community - one former driver, Paul Gilman, described her as his "idol.". [Extracted from the article]

But advocates want the city moving in the opposite direction: They want to see nonpolice actors responding to more calls, not fewer, and to eventually get emergency response to mental health calls "out of the hands of the police entirely", Lowenkron said. That was five years ago; since then, more than a dozen New Yorkers, the majority of them Black, have been killed by the police while experiencing mental health crises, including Kawaski Trawick, a 32-year-old with a history of mental illness who was shot and killed by police in his apartment in 2019 less than two minutes into the encounter. At the height of the protests over the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, demonstrators across the country started to make a potent demand: "Defund the police." Advocates got a win in November, when voters rejected a ballot measure that would have required the city to hire at least two police officers per 1,000 residents, which would have added hundreds of millions of dollars to the police budget. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how individuals with ties to China's influence network have made significant donations to New York politicians. It highlights cases where politicians received donations from individuals or groups linked to China's united front, raising concerns about potential foreign influence on American politics, especially at a time of increasing tension between the U.S. and China.

As president, Trump didn't have a problem with the existence of a so-called deep state; his problem was a deep state he didn't control. COLUMNS UPON A WHITE HORSE RIDES DONALD TRUMP, MAN OF destiny, determined to recapture the White House and, from there, to purge the deep state. During his impeachment, Trump didn't argue that cutting off weapons to Ukraine was necessary to stop a NATO grift that was pulling "the world into a conflict with a nuclear-armed Russia.". [Extracted from the article]

The article features journalism professor Miglena Sternadori' analysis on changes in political coverage of female candidates as of 2023. Topics discussed include the objectification of candidates and trivialization of their platforms through the catfight frame, the decreasing applicability of the "Man Bites Dog" rule, and stereotype-based campaign strategies. Also noted is the rare invocation of the catfight trope even if some candidates employ gender stereotypes to attack their opponents.

IN FEBRUARY 2016, former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell explained why he thought Hillary Clinton would carry the Keystone State, even though Donald Trump seemed to be winning over the blue-collar white voters who, as part of the Obama coalition, had sent a black Democratic candidate to the White House in 2008 and 2012. The good news for the Democrats is that this time, Pennsylvania is home to a vigorous activist movement focused on bringing this Trump-supporting state back into the Democratic fold. In Pennsylvania, Biden has the clear support of the state Democratic Party, winning endorsements even from politicians who had initially supported other candidates. "My biggest fear is, I don't think Biden can beat Trump", Smucker tells me, although he adds that Biden "might be able to [win] in Pennsylvania because of his history here.". [Extracted from the article]

Reimagining this number of acres, not only on Rikers, but in environmental justice communities across New York City, is once in a lifetime", said Shravanthi Kanekal, a resiliency planner at NYC Environmental Justice Alliance, which is a key partner in Renewable Rikers. "We held community town halls in all five boroughs, which showed us how Renewable Rikers could heal communities across the city - not just the ones directly impacted by Rikers", Mack said. FEATURES IN FEBRUARY 2022, a 31-year-old woman named Mary Yehudah arrived at the Rose M. Singer Center, the women's facility at one of the nation's most notorious jail complexes, Rikers Island. [Extracted from the article]

A few Democrats in tough races have implicitly acknowledged voters' concerns about crime by distancing themselves from defund-the-police policies. Worse, voters noticing crime invite the charge that they are ignorantly responding to racist "dog whistles" or are part of the problem by participating in the "systemic" forces that give rise to crime in the first place. ARTICLES DEMOCRATS enjoy painting Republicans as the party of denialism - denial of election results, climate change, racism, "the Science", and the like. [Extracted from the article]

Once Thompson dropped his Taser on the ground, Davis and Thompson fully entered the apartment. Officer Brendan Thompson and his partner, Herbert Davis, entered Kawaski's Bronx apartment improperly, the police oversight agency found. Davis told Kawaski he knocked on the door and that it was open (in reality, the chain was secured and Davis reached inside and unhooked it). [Extracted from the article]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his love for America during a press conference where he offered a $15,000 reward for information on pro-Palestinian protesters who vandalized a World War I memorial. Pastor Glenn Germany survived an attempted shooting during a church service when the attacker's gun failed to fire. Former CNN host Chris Cuomo, who suffers from "long COVID," admitted to taking the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin. Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates, revealed that his think tank hid an offer of a free bottle of wine in its website privacy policy, which took three months for someone to claim. [Extracted from the article]

[Public domain] gl Officially sworn in as New York City's mayor in January 2022, Eric Adams has been considered by many to be a man of many nuanced parts that often appear contradictory to outside observers. However, many New York City leaders were uncomfortable with the anti-Semitism that Farrakhan and Sharpton often professed; in interviews Adams asserted that he did not support anti-Semitism. In 2013 Adams was elected to serve as Brooklyn borough president, which, while largely a ceremonial role, often serves as a training ground for politicians interested in running for mayor of New York. [Extracted from the article]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke at an interfaith prayer breakfast, where he warned about the presence of "demonic energy" in the world and emphasized the importance of faith in achieving success. While Adams acknowledged leaders from different religious backgrounds, he did not address the possibility of nonreligious constituents. The organization Americans United expressed concern about Adams' beliefs and questioned how his views on "demonic energy" would impact his role as mayor. Adams also announced a $1.5 million initiative with the faith-based community to address gun violence, but did not provide further details. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on sobbing Kyle Rittenhouse, who has collapsed after a jury acquitted him on all counts related to his shooting and killing two men, and wounding a third, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during the Jacob Blake riots last year. Topics include the only American relieved, or perhaps even surprised, given that the jury deliberated almost four full days, and the communist mobs will not be permitted to destroy cities and brutalize people who stand against them.

Beyond just clothes, we're talking about upending the male-coded image-making of power, those visual cues politicians use to inform our unconscious biases and the bedrock of most political legitimacy. Throughout the campaign, she mixed up the biker chick vibe with more traditional color-block shifts, suits, and high heels, her glasses pushed up on her head, always at the ready. COLUMNS WE'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO TALK ABOUT THE WAY female politicians dress. [Extracted from the article]

In early 2023, when New York City mayor Eric Adams announced that city workers had to work from their offices five days a week, they (and their union) balked. ARTICLES When deadly fires tore across the island of Maui in early August, killing around 100 people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses, the public quickly learned that much of the destruction could have been prevented had local officials simply done their jobs. Years ago, a former OUC director warned the city's mayor, Muriel Bowser, of severe staffing shortages because of the extraordinarily lenient leave policies for city employees. [Extracted from the article]

FOR A MOMENT, DIANNE MORALES SEEMED LIKE THE left's best shot at stopping the more moderate frontrunners in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary race, businessman Andrew Yang and ex-cop Eric Adams. But the Morales campaign said that continuing to pay staff with public funds who are no longer doing work for the campaign would risk liability. Farudh Emiel Majid, the senior Queens borough organizer for the campaign, released a statement asking Morales to step down, saying she had created "a hostile work environment towards Black and Brown staffers.". [Extracted from the article]

An interview with New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is presented. Topics covered include de Blasio's personal approach and focus on economic inequality, his experience of working as a special assistant to former deputy mayor Bill Lynch, and his views with regards to being a movement leader and the mayor of New York City. Mayor de Blasio also talks about the status of progressive movement in New York, the Whiskey Rebellion, and capital spending.

Patricia Velásquez, a successful model and actress, founded the organization Wayuu Taya to enhance the welfare of the Wayuu Indigenous group in Venezuela. Despite not speaking Wayuunaiki or living among the Wayuu, Velásquez has gained respect and support from the community due to her Wayuu heritage. Wayuu Taya has implemented various programs, including installing water pumps, establishing schools, and providing nutritional support, reaching over 135,000 people directly and 400,000 indirectly. Velásquez's goal is to prevent Wayuu families from being forced to leave Venezuela by educating and feeding their children. Wayuu Taya has formed partnerships with organizations like Acceso and Direct Relief to ensure efficient and accountable aid distribution. Velásquez's approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity and collaboration, aiming to empower the Wayuu community through education and addressing social issues. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores using alternative medicine instead of conventional cancer treatment was tied to higher risks of death. Topics include need of colleagues to a main source of misinformation social media; and developed a better understanding of how to help his own patients make sense of online information.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to indefinitely postpone the launch of a congestion pricing plan for midtown and downtown Manhattan has raised concerns about the future of New York City's transit infrastructure. The plan, which would have imposed a $15-per-vehicle toll, was expected to generate revenue for $15 billion in improvements to the aging system. While congestion pricing is seen as an imperfect solution, it would fund important upgrades such as the Second Avenue subway extension and modernization of the signal and power systems. The governor's decision is seen as politically motivated, with concerns about alienating suburban voters. Revitalizing Manhattan depends on improved mass transit, and the delay in implementing congestion pricing will likely lead to increased project costs. [Extracted from the article]

The article analyzes New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's first 100 days in office, focusing on his role as a key public figure for the U.S. progressive movement. Topics include controversy over de Blasio's policy on charter schools, his universal pre-kindergarten program, and the strength of opposition to progressive politics.

The author offers opinions on politics and government in New York City. The administration of Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in the 1930s and 1940s is seen as a model for Mayor Bill de Blasio, elected in 2013, for its success in initiating social and economic improvements despite the necessarily limited resources of a municipal government. U.S. President Barack Obama is urged to offer de Blasio as much support as possible.

The editorial looks at the upcoming New York City mayoral election as of September 2013, presenting an endorsement of Democrat Bill de Blasio, the New York City Public Advocate, for mayor. It discusses the tenure of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, saying his policies have severely exacerbated the city's economic and social inequality. It cites other candidates as having some positive ideas, including Bill Thompson, Christine Quinn, and John Liu.

THE COMMONS DISCUSSION & DEBATE Like Michael Laudor, I was diagnosed with a serious mental illness, and like Michael Laudor, I graduated from an "elite" law school, just this spring. Why doesn't Rosen compare Laudor's story to Elyn's? This reflects a larger failure in Rosen's article, I think: By not acknowledging that Laudor's story is an aberration - that mental illness isn't statistically correlated with violence - he further stigmatizes mentally ill people. [Extracted from the article]

The article inform that management consulting, the business of selling business advice, got its start over a century ago, but it didn't become a booming industry until the free-market revolution of the Eighties and Nineties. It presents a PowerPoint slide is drawn from a presentation that McKinsey & Co. gave to the New York City Department of Correction. That project, which consultants led between 2014 and 2017, aimed to lower violence at the notorious Rikers Island jail complex.