Blue Civil War
Asian Americans Claim Victory in Affirmative Action Fight

The blue-on-blue affirmative action civil war is over in California—for the time being. Will it have any lasting effects?

Blue Civil War
Blue on Blue Race Politics in California’s Academia

Asian-Americans in California are staunchly opposed to letting public universities consider race and ethnicity in their admissions decisions. This new front in the blue civil war pits two Democratic constituencies against each other in a story worth watching.

Blue Civil War
De Blasio Attacked from Both Sides on Charter Schools

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is being squeezed from both sides, with both supporters and opponents pursuing lawsuits to challenge his policies.

Blue Civil War
Cuomo Tacitly Endorses De Blasio Rival in Charter Schools Fight

With NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio in town, Governor Andrew Cuomo made an appearance at a pro-charter school rally, alongside one of the Mayor’s biggest rivals in his campaign to cut support for charters.

Blue Civil War
The Battle of San Jose

Shuttered libraries, deserted rec centers, and streets in desperate need of repair: The Blue Civil War’s toll on San Jose, California, is plain for all to see.

Blue Civil War
New Yorkers Reject de Blasio’s Pre-K Tax Hike

Only 40 percent of New York City voters support Bill de Blasio’s plan to raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for an expansion of pre-K programs, preferring Cuomo’s tax-free approach. Cuomo is beating de Blasio on his home turf.

Blue Civil War
Cuomo Sweats as NY Left Fights Bank Tax Cut

Andrew Cuomo’s plan to cut taxes for Wall Street is touching of a battle within the Democratic party. The left loves to demonize Wall Street, but it’s also dependent on its tax dollars to keep big government running.

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