Thousands of people turned out to say “No” to Trump’s Executive Order to ban Muslims from entering the United States. Even those who are legal citizens and Green Card holders were detained for hours or not allowed to return.
New York City and State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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PHOTOS: Interfaith Groups Pray for Immigrants in NYC
The New York Immigration Coalition and interfaith groups from around the New York City area held a vigil and Jummah prayer for immigrant communities. The event attended by around 250 people.
PHOTOS: Protesting NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Rezoning Plans
The coalition calling for De Blasio to step down underscores their anger at his Mandatory Inclusionary Housing initiative, a key element of his Affordable Housing Plan passed in March.
PHOTOS: Amy Goodman at PEN America’s Writers Resist
PEN America’s literary protest brought together hundreds of writers and artists, including Amy Goodman, alongside thousands of New Yorkers on the birthday of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mass Psychosis in Manhattan. Again.
I live in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York, a trendy slice of South Manhattan which defines “gentrification”. Lots of tourists mix with a strong LGBT community of residents. The election hit Chelsea hard.
Mixed Successes For the New York Conservative Party in 2016 Vote
The New York Conservative Party has been ballot-qualified longer than any other third party
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Democracy Now! in NYC
Amy Goodman and Juan González were joined by special musical guests Patti Smith and Tom Morello to celebrate two decades of Democracy Now!
Report From a Day Of Protest on the Fight For 15 Anniversary
Today marked the four year anniversary of the start of the Fight For 15 movement, which has made strong headway in raising the minimum wage across the country
Hugs of Solidarity at Anti-Trump and Steve Bannon Protests
Anti-Trump supporters marched holding their signs at the Solidarity with Anti-Trump and Anti-Steve Bannon Protests yesterday at 5th Avenue outside Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Truth, Deception, and the Legacy of I.F. Stone
All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Legacy of I.F. Stone is a theatrical documentary created by a team of Emmy Award-winning filmmakers, who subscribed to I. F. Stone’s newsletter in their teens.