You've heard the story already. A young, unarmed black man was shot and killed, in a place he had every right to be. The tears of parents and friends flow.

But I'm not talking about the death of Trayvon Martin in Florida. This story is closer to home.

A few...

New York's state government is a mess, and we're all paying the price.

But the Working Families Party is launching a major push to change that this election year -- by kicking out the worst politician in Albany.

State Senator Pedro Espada has repeatedly blocked progress for working...

Maybe someone can explain this to us:

• In 2006 and 2007, CEOS at 10 of the top bank and mortgage companies pocketed total compensation worth $548 million, while those companies pulled down profits of over $68 billion.
• In 2008, we learned that those profits and executive compensation were built on...

When Staten Island Republicans tried to come after Councilmember Debi Rose and the Working Families Party with a "junk" lawsuit their real goal was simple: to throw a wrench in New York's resurgent progressive movement.

Our opponents - Republican operatives and corporate lobbyists - know they can't beat...

Love New York? New York urgently needs your help.

Our city's transit system is in crisis. The cost of a monthly MetroCard could rise to over $100 next year. Service is being cut on dozens of bus and subway lines. Crucial upgrades are being neglected.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg ran for...

How can we make a City that works for everyone?

That’s the question the Working Families Party asks when deciding which policies and candidates to support in New York City.

And that’s why, on Tuesday, we’re backing Bill Thompson for Mayor.

Our current mayor has his own...

If you’re sick, stay home.  That’s not just common sense, it’s advice public health officials dealing with Swine Flu and other infectious diseases give everyday. But for half the people reading this column, staying home might not be an option.

A shocking new report released last Thursday by...

What if we could help stop global warming, save homeowners on their utility bills, and create thousands of badly needed jobs too?

It’s not a far-off fantasy, it’s the power of the green economy.  And thanks to Albany’s leadership, New York is set to become a national (and global)...

Yesterday, something amazing happened in New York City.

John Liu rode a rainbow coalition to win the runoff for Comptroller and in November he’ll become the first Asian-American ever elected to citywide office.

And Bill de Blasio, who just six months ago was an inspiring but little-known progressive hero, won...

Tuesday’s election results were simply incredible. Two major citywide upsets. Two major milestones for civil rights and equality in New York City.  And seven inspiring, first-time candidates for City Council made it across the finish line.

The lesson is clear: when people organize and act, we can carry on the...

New York may be on the verge of becoming a world leader in energy efficiency.

Working late into the night, the State Senate passed the historic Green Jobs-Green New York bill yesterday after more than a year of hard work from the WFP and a broad coalition of environmentalists, businesses,...

When the Swine Flu outbreak hit New York City, public health officials and even President Obama told us to stay home if we felt sick.

It’s sound advice for preventing the spread of germs, but for the more than one million New Yorkers who do not have a single...

I'm not saying we should start rooting for the Red Sox, but some people in Boston are starting to talk a lot of sense.

Let me explain. When the Swine Flu outbreak hit, public health officials and even President Obama stressed that if you felt sick, you should stay home...

For the first time, America has a community organizer in the White House. What if we put a whole slate of community organizers in City Hall?

That's what the Working Families Party is fighting to accomplish this year. After Barack Obama's inspiring victory, the WFP searched throughout NYC for the...

Yesterday, the Working Families Party launched an urgent action alert: five New York Democrats in the House were blocking President Obama's health care reform. The response was incredible. Over 4,000 New Yorkers have already signed the petition.

That's not all. We got confirmation that our strategy of holding the...

As our city and nation tackle the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, standing on the sidelines is unacceptable. Just like last November's election, New York City needs a change. That's why the Working Families Party is supporting Bill Thompson for Mayor.

On July 2, Mayor Bloomberg, Comptroller Thompson,...