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In 1930s NYC, Proportional Representation Boosted the Left

Summary by Jacobin
In New York City, a disgraced mayor and a discredited Democratic Party are creating potential openings for socialists. NYC history suggests that the Left might profitably revive proportional representation as a tool to build its electoral strength. Communist city councillor Ben Davis Jr (R) leaves a New York City federal courthouse during his Smith Act trial in 1949. (Wikimedia Commons) On September 25, the mayor of New York was indicted on cr…
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