Aaron Freedman, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department, is the subject of the Center for Political Economy’s latest feature, which explores his research on how Wall Street became an economic and political powerhouse between the 1970s and 1990s. Read the full article here.

The New York City Latin American History Workshop, organized by Amy Chazkel, Caterina Pizzigoni, Pablo Piccato, and Latin Americanists in the NYC area, has announced its schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Kim Phillips-Fein‘s article for Jewish Currents, “Lessons From La Guardia,” explores the historical lessons one can draw from the success of mayor Fiorello La Guardia against a political establishment opposed to his platform, made especially relevant by the recent victory of Zohran Mamdani in NYC’s mayoral primary. Read the full article here.

Lori Flores published an article in The Guardian, “How US Immigration Raids Hurt Summer Pleasures, From Berries to Barbecues” discussing how recent ICE raids will negatively impact America’s food labor system, exploring the profound harm caused both to immigrant workers and the food supply system they contribute to. Read the full article here.