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State Senate Candidate Jabari Brisport on Animal Rights: 'It's Also an Attempt to Uplift the Human Value'

The candidate identifies as a Democratic Socialist running on a progressive platform.
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Police Reform on the Table at Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velazquez's Virtual Town Hall

Police Reform on the Table at Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velazquez's Virtual Town Hall

Congresswoman Velazquez and a panel of experts focused on police violence and reopening NYC, post-COVID-19
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Brooklyn, Here are the Primary Election Races to Watch

Establishment candidates versus upstart progressives is a common theme running through several races.
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Where Do Our Bklyn Councilmembers Stand on 'Defunding' the NYPD?

While a growing number of pols favor cutting police funding, ideas about where to slash the budget and how to redirect the funds vary widely.
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Tremaine Wright’s Campaign Marches Toward the Finish Line in a Challenging Environment

COVID-19 forces Wright to change her campaigning style, as she squares off against progressive opponents.
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BLM Activist Challenging Rep. Yvette Clarke Hopes to Upend the Democratic Establishment

BLM Activist Challenging Rep. Yvette Clarke Hopes to Upend the Democratic Establishment

Brooklyn resident Isiah James is one of four Black Lives Matter advocates nationwide running for congressional leadership.
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Justin Cohen Wants to Tackle Racial Injustice, Defund Jails and Create Jobs in Brooklyn's 56th Assembly District

Justin Cohen Wants to Tackle Racial Injustice, Defund Jails and Create Jobs in Brooklyn's 56th Assembly District

Brooklyn community organizer and education advocate Justin Cohen is preparing to run for the NY State Assembly
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Brooklyn Elected Officials Say COVID-19 Pandemic Made Worse by Systemic Inequalities

Brooklyn Elected Officials Say COVID-19 Pandemic Made Worse by Systemic Inequalities

Local officials all agree: beating the virus is an uphill battle in communities that were already poorly resourced
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Movement Gathers Steam in Brooklyn to Suspend Ballot Petition Challenges Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The borough's young Democrats say it will save lives and democracy
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Three NYC Elected Officials so Far Have Tested Positive for Covid-19

Three NYC Elected Officials so Far Have Tested Positive for Covid-19

Assemblymembers Charles Barron, Helene Weinstein and City Councilmember Ritchie Torres have the coronavirus
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