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Primary School: Legislatures (2/22/2021)

Note: This piece was originally published on Primary School's Substack. Labyrinth supports the brilliant work done by Primaries, but does...

Aidan Smith

New Left, Same Old Dominion

A conversation with Karishma Mehta, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates. Aidan Smith 21 February 2021 From left to right: Karis...

Opinion Haver

Primaries: New York City (2/06/2021)

Primaries (tentative name), née Primaries for Progress, covers developments in the 2021 New York City mayoral primary

Aidan Smith

Yes, The Minimum Wage Was Intended To Be A Living Wage

Contrary to right-wing talking points, the purpose of the minimum wage has always been to provide a decent livelihood.

Aidan Smith

No Refuge for the Brazilian Left

The 2020 municipal elections failed to resolve the crisis of the Brazilian Left as it looks to re-gain power.

Opinion Haver

Primaries: New Jersey and Virginia (1/28/2021)

Primaries (tentative name), née Primaries for Progress, covers developments in the 2021 primary cycle in Virginia and New Jersey.

Aidan Smith

What's a "Progressive", Anyway?

The ambiguous term has become the go-to identifier for those “left-of-liberal”. Is there a better alternative?

Aidan Smith

A Wash in the Bay State

Ed Markey's victory was a coup for the Left, but a look down-ballot reveals mixed results for Massachusetts progressives.

Aidan Smith

The Next Step for the New York Left: City Hall

New York's progressive movement has changed Washington and Albany. In 2021, it might just change City Hall.

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