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Michael Rock

Michael Rock is a New York-based blogger and journalist. In addition to his personal blog, The Disaffected American, his work has been published on WhoWhatWhy, Forward, News Cult, The Times of Israel, and HistoryBuff.

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City Officials Condemn Cuomo in COVID Nursing Home Scandal

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Maloney Proposes Gun Safety Bills on Parkland Anniversary

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Haitian-Americans Worry About Latest Political Crisis Back Home

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Sanchez Joins Race for City Council District 7

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Candidates for City Council District 5 Talk Homelessness

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Matching Funds, Bronx Endorsements Boost Benjamin in Comptroller’s Race

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Mother of Teenage Candidate Rejoices Over Son’s Bid for City Council

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Isaac Wright, Jr. Runs for Mayor

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DSA Electeds Grill Cuomo’s Austerity Plans

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Isaac Wright Runs for Mayor

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Chowdhury’s Instagram Post on Human Right Violations of Uyghurs Stirs Controversy

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Art Chang Enters the Mayor’s Race

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Art Chang Enters the Mayor’s Race

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Art Chang Enters the Mayor’s Race

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Maloney’s Women’s History Museum Bill Passes Congress

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Maloney’s Women’s History Museum Bill Passes Congress

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Lind Aims to Succeed Rosenthal at City Hall

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Environment Advocates Rally Behind Kallos

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Boylan Enters Manhattan B.P. Race

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Maloney Offers Update of D.C. Developments

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Kallos, Benjamin, Rajkumar’s Holiday Celebrations Highlight City’s Diversity

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