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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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Activism & Civic Engagement

Occupiers Take on NYPD at City Hall 

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Manhattan Election Roundup: Maloney Ahead in a Squeaker, Hoylman Romps

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Election Results: Malliotakis, Bay Ridge Republicans Ready to Rumble in November

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AOC’s Nadler Endorsement Prompts Corporate Funding Questions in NY-10 Race

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Election

AOC’s Nadler Endorsement Prompts Corporate Funding Questions in NY-10 Race

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Katherine Walsh
Election

Menchaca Endorses Walsh in 51st Assembly District Race

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Wright Reflects on Primaries in the Home Stretch

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Boylan a Wonky Progressive Alternative to Nadler

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Boylan: A Wonky Progressive Alternative to Nadler

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United States

Patel Sees New Shot at Victory in 2020

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Election

Caldarera Craps on Malliotakis’ Conservative Credentials

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United States

Harrison Shares Vision for NY-12

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Early Voting: A Primer

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Early Voting: A Primer

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BLM Protests Offer Hope for Black-Jewish Relations

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Community Close-Up

Updated: BLM Protests Offer Hope for Black-Jewish Relations

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State Sen. Julia Salazar
Election

Salazar-Marte Spat Highlights Brooklyn Democrats’ Divisions

By Michael Rock
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Election

64th Assembly District Race: Kepi Calls for De Blasio’s Ouster

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Central Brooklyn

Brewer, Espaillat, Taylor Respond to George Floyd Protests

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Dionel Then to Challenge Dinowitz for the 11th Council District Race

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City Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo

Manhattan COVID-19 News Roundup, May 29, 2020

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Manhattan COVID-19 News Roundup, May 27, 2020

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Manhattan COVID-19 News Roundup, May 26, 2020

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Manhattan COVID-19 News Roundup, May 22, 2020

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