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politics1 year ago

"Mayor Brandon Johnson Vows to Persist Despite Setback in Bring Chicago Home Referendum"

Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledges diminishing hope for the Bring Chicago Home referendum but remains defiant, vowing to continue his progressive agenda regardless of the outcome. Unofficial results show 53.7% of votes against the referendum. Johnson and supporters may consider other avenues to pursue the tax measure, but facing low voter turnout and opposition from various areas of the city, the future of the initiative remains uncertain.

via Chicago Tribune|
#bring-chicago-home#homelessness-services#mayor-brandon-johnson
politics1 year ago

"Chicago Mayor's 'Mansion Tax' Struck Down by Judge"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to increase taxes on real estate transactions over $1 million was struck down by a local court after a legal challenge from the Building Owners and Managers Association. The association argued that the referendum question on the "mansion tax" was misleading and unconstitutional. Johnson, a progressive Democrat, had proposed the tax increase to tackle homelessness and redistribute the tax burden. The referendum question will remain on the ballot, but results won't be counted or released, and the city is evaluating its options on whether to appeal the decision.

via Fortune|
#chicago#legal-challenge#politics
politics2 years ago

"Hochul's Agenda: Key to Democrats' House Hopes"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces the challenge of balancing progressive demands with the electoral concerns of Democrats in tight House races, as she prepares to deliver her State of the State address. With pressure to avoid tacking too far left and leaving House candidates vulnerable to Republican attacks, Hochul aims to find compromise between her moderate instincts and the emboldened Legislature, which includes progressive lawmakers pushing for tax increases and criminal justice reforms. The outcome of her agenda could have significant implications for the Democratic Party's efforts to reclaim control of Congress in the upcoming critical election year.

via POLITICO|
#democratic-party#house-elections#kathy-hochul
labor-rights2 years ago

Chicago Takes a Stand: No More Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers

Chicago has become the largest city in the United States to independently require that tipped employees receive a full minimum wage, following a City Council vote. The measure aims to address income inequality and uplift the lowest-paid service workers. Starting next July, the gap between tipped and minimum wages will shrink from 60% to 40%, gradually decreasing until parity is reached by July 2028. While advocates celebrate the move, opponents argue that it could lead to lower wages, higher menu prices, and staff cuts in the service industry.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago#income-inequality#labor-rights
politics2 years ago

Cornel West Abandons Green Party, Chooses Independent Run for President

Progressive scholar Cornel West has announced that he will run as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential election, abandoning his campaign for the Green Party's nomination. West aims to "break the grip of the duopoly and give power to the people," but his departure from the Green Party may hinder his efforts to get on the presidential ballot. The move comes after criticism from some leading leftists, including Ralph Nader, who cited the Green Party's lack of organization. West's decision has confused some of his longtime political allies and raised concerns among top Democrats about the potential for him to be a spoiler candidate for President Joe Biden.

via CNN|
#cornel-west#green-party#independent-candidate
politics2 years ago

Virginia Primary Elections: Liberal Prosecutors and New Faces Emerge Victorious.

Three liberal prosecutors in Northern Virginia, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Steve Descano, and Buta Biberaj, won Democratic primary races after campaigning on criminal justice reform and reducing incarceration. They faced challengers who accused them of mishandling cases and contributing to rising crime rates. Dehghani-Tafti and Descano will not face Republican challengers in the November general election, while Biberaj will face a former Republican commonwealth's attorney. The prosecutors were backed by Democratic donors, including George Soros, and emphasized their progressive agendas for a second term.

via The Washington Post|
#criminal-justice-reform#democratic-primaries#politics