Michael O’Dea

LATEST ARTICLES BY Michael O’Dea

• Politics

  

  ‘MAMDANI Act’ pushes both anti-communism and Islamophobia

  May 7, 2026 By Michael O’Dea And Reem Abbas

  Tradition of right-wing-generated political persecution goes way back in America

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• Opinion

  

  Social progress in Venezuela real reason for Trump’s invasion

  January 15, 2026 By Michael O’Dea

  Using oil profits to meet people’s needs was unacceptable to Imperialism

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• Politics

  

  Interview with Chris Marte, contender for New York City Council Speaker

  October 22, 2025 By Michael O’Dea

  Candidate presents counterforce to right-wing authoritarian drift in national politics

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• Labor

  

  From exploitation to organization: Home care workers fight back

  October 20, 2025 By Michael O’Dea

  New Yorkers demand that Gov. Kathy Hochul enforce labor law

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• Opinion

  

  Why won’t top Democrats endorse Mamdani?

  August 29, 2025 By Michael O’Dea

  Party leaders have long said, “Vote blue, no matter who.” But that doesn’t apply to Democratic Socialists, apparently.

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• Politics

  

  Why is Zohran Mamdani so popular in New York?

  August 7, 2025 By Michael O’Dea

  As it was once famously said, “It’s the economy stupid!”

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• Politics

  

  Spectre haunting New York City: Zohran Mamdani’s socialist grocery stores

  July 16, 2025 By Michael O’Dea

  Why are the rich and powerful panicking over the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani?

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• Opinion

  

  NYC mayoral race: Cuomo caters to real estate developers as rents soar

  June 18, 2025 By Michael O’Dea

  New York City was once a refuge for working-class immigrants. Today, it’s the most expensive city in the U.S.

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