Council District 49
City Council D-49 Candidates Forum
Join us on Monday April 19, 2021 as we speak with the candidates vying to represent the North Shore in the city council now represented by the term-limited Councilwoman Debi Rose.
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Follow the Money
Follow the Money (D-51): Entry 1
The South Shore (City Council District 51) is going to be a one-on-one race to see who will represent the City’s southernmost district.
Muslim Americans
A Coalition of Muslim Staten Islanders Meet with Eric Adams and Other Mayoral Candidates
NYC Mayoral candidates have begun courting a growing demographic of reliably Democrat-leaning Staten Island voters: Muslims. Arabs, in particular, are one of Staten Island’s fastest growing ethnic groups. From 2000-2011, the population increased by 113 percent. The statistic mirrors upward Muslim immigration trends across the nation. US wars and
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March In Review
Join Plea For The Fifth as we celebrate women and genderqueer histories, struggles, and futures. Below are our March publications. The Socialist History of International Women's Day and Why it Must Be Remembered Written by Alia Danilo, Candy Mantilla Uncover the roots of a holiday that was created
Follow the Money
Follow the Money (D-49): Entry 2
It’s been about two months since our last entry, and more money, and new candidates have entered the City Council District 49 race.
LGBTQ+
St. Pat's for Everyone: How LGBTQ+ Staten Islanders are Creating More Inclusivity
The Pride Center of Staten Island's St. Pat's for Everyone event is hoping to break up the exclusive legacy of Forest Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Fascism
Trump is Gone, Fascist Trends are Not (Subscriber Bonus)
In an extra for our paid subscribers, our producer speaks to Sean about fascist flyers on the Island.
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Follow the Money
Follow the Money [D-49]: Entry 1 (Subscriber Bonus)
In an extra for our paid subscribers, our producer speaks to Chad about the first in our Follow the Money series.
International Women's Day
Commentary: The Socialist History of International Women's Day and Why it Must Be Remembered
What is the value of celebrating the few women who break the glass ceiling if the other 99 percent are hurt by shattered glass in the process? Especially when this day was created by and for working-class women.
Staten Island Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Experience
How a Staten Island HBCU Fair Is Giving the Borough’s Students More Options
A volunteer committee adapts Staten Island’s eleventh annual HBCU Experience to a virtual platform to serve students despite the pandemic.
Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Tried to Tell Us (Subscriber Bonus)
In an extra for our paid subscribers, our producer speaks to Danny about MLK's legacy.
COVID Relief
A Collective Demand for Pandemic Relief (Subscriber Bonus)
In an extra for our paid subscribers, our producer speaks to Sean about COVID relief.