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Wednesday’s Headlines: A Huge Night For Livable Streets Edition
A huge sweep for the kind of candidates that Streetsblog readers like. Plus other news.
June 24, 2026
Lucky 13? Darializa Avila Chevalier Answers Questions That Rep. Adriano Espaillat Won’t
We sent out a questionnaire. Rep. Adriano Espaillat did not respond. But his Democratic Socialist opponent did.
June 16, 2026
In New York-10, Brad Lander and Dan Goldman Answer Streetsblog’s Questions
Who will bravely lead lower Manhattan and brownstone Brooklyn into our car-free future?
June 11, 2026
The StreetsPAC Bump: Group Issues NYC Endorsements For Statehouse Races
This year, both chambers in the state legislature have lots of open seats with brisk competition. So now, more than ever, you need StreetsPAC's endorsements.
June 10, 2026
I’ve Fought City Hall for Safer Streets. Now I’ll Fight Washington.
I have spent four years fighting for safer streets in this district. I'll do the same in Congress.
May 25, 2026
‘I’m Always on the Bus’: How Transit Advocacy Helped Katie Wilson Become Seattle’s Next Mayor
"I really think that our public transit system is such a big part of people's daily experience of government," says the incoming mayor of the Emerald City.
December 12, 2025
Elise Stefanik Wants to Be Governor — Yet Says Nothing About Transit
Elise Stefanik’s campaign launch suggest her intent to use the MTA as a political pawn to stoke fear, not maintain and expand transit.
November 10, 2025
DECISION 2025: Transit Wins Big — Again — Across America
Several candidates who ran on ambitious transportation reform platforms won at the ballot box on Tuesday — but even more communities said yes to supporting transit directly.
November 6, 2025
Katie Wilson’s Success in Seattle Shows Again that Urbanism Is A Winning Campaign Issue
The advocate's strong early performance in Seattle's mayoral primary — following Zohran Mamdani's similar triumph — shows what you can do when you focus on transit.
August 22, 2025
Down-Ballot Recap: A Great Night for the Livable Streets Movement
The message: Stick to the livable streets guns.
June 25, 2025
