Russell Payne

Petty, abusive — and popular: Why New York Democrats are afraid to speak out against Andrew Cuomo

Petty, abusive — and popular: Why New York Democrats are afraid to speak out against Andrew Cuomo

Petty, abusive — and popular: Why New York Democrats are afraid to speak out against Andrew Cuomo

Russell Payne June 4, 2025

Many Democrats think Cuomo is a lock to win the mayor’s race and they don’t want to...

A tax cut for the “merely wealthy” finds bipartisan support in Congress

A tax cut for the “merely wealthy” finds bipartisan support in Congress

A tax cut for the “merely wealthy” finds bipartisan support in Congress

Russell Payne May 22, 2025

The latest GOP proposal raises the cap on deducting state and local taxes, a policy change backed...

Republicans want to make it easier to carry a gun almost anywhere

Republicans want to make it easier to carry a gun almost anywhere

Republicans want to make it easier to carry a gun almost anywhere

Russell Payne May 21, 2025

Under a GOP proposal, residents of Texas and other red states could carry a gun without a...

“No doubt in my mind”: Woman booted from GOP town hall believes she was targeted “to chill dissent”

“No doubt in my mind”: Woman booted from GOP town hall believes she was targeted “to chill dissent”

“No doubt in my mind”: Woman booted from GOP town hall believes she was targeted “to chill dissent”

Russell Payne May 5, 2025

Emily Feiner said she was removed from a New York event after asking if Republicans will ever...

“The courage to name what people are experiencing”: Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats need to get real

“The courage to name what people are experiencing”: Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats need to get real

“The courage to name what people are experiencing”: Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats need to get real

Russell Payne May 2, 2025

The 40-year-old El-Sayed spoke to Salon about his Senate campaign and why he’s not giving up on...

“He’s no moderate”: Republican rising star has a rough time at his New York town hall

“He’s no moderate”: Republican rising star has a rough time at his New York town hall

“He’s no moderate”: Republican rising star has a rough time at his New York town hall

Russell Payne April 29, 2025

Staff for Rep. Mike Lawler tried to limit attendance at his latest public meeting, but it didn’t...