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Arguments Against New York’s Cash Bail Reforms Are Dated
Much of the pushback to New York’s new bail reform laws rehashes old arguments dripping with hatred of the poor.
Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation
We’re all going places in some way or another. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
De Blasio’s Abysmal Attempt at Homeless Outreach
Mayor de Blasio’s Outreach NYC program is a miserable attempt at solving the city’s homelessness crisis.
The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End
After several instances of police abuse in New York City subway stations, an awareness of the NYPD’s campaign against those most in need is growing — this violent force must be confronted.
New York City Must Help Its Homeless Children
The number of New York City public school students experiencing homelessness has remained higher than the population of Albany for over a year. The failure of the city to significantly reduce this number shows the city needs to treat this issue like the crisis it is.
Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine
Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
Vote Yes on Ballot Question 1
New Yorkers must vote for ranked-choice voting to revolutionize the city’s political landscape.
The False Promise of Closing Rikers Island
The city’s so-called proposal to close the jail and build four new ones only guarantees the creation of the newer jails. Rikers’ closure, set for 2026, is not guaranteed to happen.
New York’s Homeless Deserve Safer Shelters
The gruesome murders in Chinatown reveal the need for safer facilities for the homeless.
Instead of Demonizing Bootlegs, Make Professional Recordings Available
Bootlegs of musicals are a temporary fix for the problem of accessibility in the theater community, which would be solved by professionally recorded shows.
NYC Law Enforcement Needs to be Held Accountable
Oriel Ceballos’ arrest in Washington Square Park is an example of why New York City law enforcement needs more accountability.
An Obituary for Bill de Blasio’s Political Career
After dropping out of the presidential election, Mayor Bill de Blasio returned to New York City. But what exactly did he come back to?
