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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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Jeffries Touts New Role as House Dem Caucus Chair with Media

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Adams, Electeds, Civic Leaders Blast Weak Response To Flatbush Hate Crime

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Kim, Ulrich Put Queens In Play For Public Advocate Race

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Election Results: Liu Returns To Public Office, Cruz Puts DREAMer In Assembly

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Jeffries, Clarke Introduce Bill To Give Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal

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Levin Introduces Bill to Expand Opioid Treatment at Homeless Shelters

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Cruz Champions Health Care, Services for the Disabled, at Weekly “Coffee Talk”

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Liu, Paladino Weigh In On Child Victims Act

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Bklyn’s Fed Delegation Lobby On Behalf Of Immigrants Facing Slavery

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Byford Says 7 Train Signals Updated, Promises Impoved Queens Bus Service

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Electeds, Community Leaders Discuss Gun Violence at Town Hall

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Grimm Answers Trade Question After Being Called On The Carpet

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NY-11 Candidates Offer Stances on Trade War with China

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