Sex workers face as much as a 75 percent chance of experiencing sexual violence on the job, according to statistics compiled by the Urban Justice Center. Yet, many of these assaults go unreported because sex workers fear potential arrest or even further assault if they go to the police. more

April 1, 2020, was dramatically different from the April 1 of decades past. New York City is largely quiet, with businesses closed and people staying home in light of the coronavirus pandemic that grips the nation. Yet, some things remain the same, like paying rent. more

On May 10, Andrew Mutnick left Sen. Alessandra Biaggi's office after just four months, citing the March 13 incident on the state senate floor as a catalyst for his departure. Just a couple weeks later, Mutnick’s deputy, Christian Amato, was fired. more

The U.S. House of Representatives passed what some are describing as a “sweeping” voting rights bill designed to change how elections are conducted nationwide. more