Easton talks about the Pentagon’s trillion dollar budget and what he thinks is “realistic”:

Watch our full interview with Andre Easton, the Bronx teacher and socialist taking on pro-Israel Ritchie Torres in District 15. https://t.co/Ldn6n3w1BL

"The Bronx is overly rent burdened… If you were to tally all of the costs of our bloated military… almost $1 trillion that we cannot account for every time the Pentagon is audited… we have billions of dollars disappearing. At the same time, we're telling hardworking people

We spoke with @AndreEastonBX, who’s running to unseat Ritchie Torres in the Bronx’s District 15. Here's what he had to say about his key policies and why he’s running. Full interview coming soon.

.@SBWorkersUnited baristas nationwide are holding practice pickets as a strike authorization vote unfolds. In New York City, Tyler explains why he and his coworkers are taking to the streets — and what he hopes consumers will do if these practice pickets turn into a strike.

"While this project might not be siphoning off taxpayer money in the most direct sense, those funding it represent some of the most powerful corporate actors profiting off working people..." https://t.co/iEiecMXjfR

Abbott’s team tested what happens when voters hear the same populist message — once from a Democrat, once from an Independent. The Independent candidate had a decisive advantage. Working people still want economic populism — just not so much from the Democratic Party.

Check out the full interview below.

The “D” next to a candidate’s name is costing them 11–16 points with working-class voters in the Rust Belt. That’s the “Democratic Penalty” — and it could decide Senate and House races. New interview with Jared Abbott, director of the Center for Working-Class Politics.

Need a refresher before tonight’s second NYC mayoral debate? Last week’s debate spent nearly 1 in 5 minutes on Israel-Palestine and less than 15 on the affordability crisis. 👉

“Our Time Has Come” — But Zohran's Campaign Isn't Over

Dave Kamper, author of WHO'S GOT THE POWER: A Resurgence of American Unions, discussing his work with Ashley Bishop for @BowedPress. Kamper inspires us to feel hopeful about the future of unions, the power of solidarity, and what we can accomplish when we take action together.

“The American labor movement is one false dawn after another"—until now? Veteran organizer and historian @dskamper explains why he’s an optimist, even under Trump. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/SnNZq28nzO

Why make New York City buses fast and free? @JWMason1, associate professor of economics at the City University of New York, explains how and why we can—and should—do both. Full explainer on Breaking Points with @SpencerSny https://t.co/je8C5qm0AM

Author of the upcoming book, “Who’s Got the Power?: The Resurgence of American Unions,” @dskamper talks about the future of labor—and why we should have some hope.

.@NYCDSA_Ecosoc organized a People’s Hearing on the need for 15 gigawatts of renewable energy in New York. (Hint: Lower energy bills!) Feat: @RepBowman @JabariBrisport @mancillabrando @marcelaforny & more Public comments are open until 5 p.m. tonight‼️ https://t.co/CjWCFzCv2r