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Could New York become a progressive beacon in the United States? Jabari Brisport Last year, New York was one vote shy of passing a bill to give every New Yorker access to healthcare. I believe victory is still possible Anonymous group of people walking across a pedestrian crosswalk on a New York City street with […] More
Meet Samelys López, the ex-homeless candidate running for New York’s most contested seat She is backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and represents a voice much needed in the south Bronx – but can López beat the nine others vying for the seat? Samelys López. Photograph: Gabriela Bhaskar/The Guardian The first time Samelys López stood up for […] More
Attorney general originally claimed Geoffrey Berman had quit Trump ‘not involved’ though only he has authority for move Geoffrey Berman, the United States attorney for the southern district of New York, arrives to his office in New York on Saturday. Photograph: Kevin Hagen/AP The US attorney general, William Barr, said on Saturday Donald Trump had […] More
US attorney general William Barr announced the resignation on Friday of an influential attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of allies of President Donald Trump and an investigation into Rudy Giuliani – but it appears the attorney in question has other ideas. “I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning,” said Geoffrey Berman, adding […] More
Corona in Corona: how the deadly virus shook a neglected neighborhood A woman wearing a mask in Corona, Queens. Photograph: Ryan Christopher Jones/The Guardian The toll the coronavirus has taken on the Queens neighborhood in NYC tells a story of race, poverty and inequality in America by Amanda Holpuch in New York Main image: A […] More
No masks, no water: New York protesters held in ‘abysmal’ conditions, experts say More than 2,000 people have been arrested in the city and the police treatment of those detained is emboldening people George Floyd killing – latest US updates See all our George Floyd coverage New York City police officers arrest someone during a […] More
Floyd family’s lawyer, Benjamin Crump says ‘pandemic of racism and discrimination killed George Floyd’ Rev Jesse Jackson among invitees Barr claims evidence ‘antifa’ instigating violence Is it safe to protest during a pandemic? US police have a history of violence against black people. Will it stop? Sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE Updated […] More
Ellison confirms additional charges over Floyd killing Defense secretary opposes Trump threat to send military to states Police chief calls for ban on chokeholds Demonstrators defy curfews as protests continue Are you taking part in US protests? Sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE Updated Play Video Barack Obama discusses police brutality in virtual […] More
