Julia Salazar
New York Is Proposing the Creation of a ‘Public Venmo’
Lawmakers and activists are proposing a digital payment platform and currency to help millions of New Yorkers without bank accounts.
Politicians Are Getting Serious About Decriminalizing Sex Work
In the past, these proposals were meant to advance the conversation. Now they're designed to be passed.
New York Lawmakers Join Activists in Fight to Decriminalize Sex Work
Decrim NY is a new coalition of sex workers, state lawmakers, and advocacy groups who want to make New York the first state to decriminalize sex work.
What's Next for the Democratic Socialists of America?
In elections, DSA is familiar with the question: "What happens if we lose?" Now its members are trying to answer a very different one: "What happens when we win?"
How Did Julia Salazar's State Senate Campaign Become a National News Story?
First-time candidate Julia Salazar's bid to unseat a New York state senator snowballed into a series of national stories about her personal history.
Bizarre Story Alleges Keith Hernandez-Julia Salazar Affair, Identity Theft, and Fraud
In an absolutely wild story, Salazar filed a defamation lawsuit agains Keith Hernandez's ex-wife for accusing her of having an affair with him, and stealing upwards of $14,000, among other things.
Meet Julia Salazar, the Next Democratic Socialist Poised for a Long-Shot Win
Julia Salazar is a 27-year-old first-time Latina candidate hoping to unseat a longtime incumbent in the New York State Senate, whose views she says don't address the ongoing inequalities in her district.