John Tarleton
@johntarleton.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief at The Indypendent, NYC's longtime lefty rag. "A free paper for free people." indypendent.org
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We celebrated 25 years of The Indy Tuesday night. I accepted on behalf of The Indy a proclamation from NYC Councilmember Alexa Aviles. (Left to right) Looking on are State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, Cuomo whistleblower Lindsey Boylan and State Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest. Photo: Geve Penn
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Very honored to be in that room with good people celebrating 25 years of The Indy
We celebrated 25 years of The Indy Tuesday night. I accepted on behalf of The Indy a proclamation from NYC Councilmember Alexa Aviles. (Left to right) Looking on are State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, Cuomo whistleblower Lindsey Boylan and State Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest. Photo: Geve Penn
October 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Very honored to be in that room with good people celebrating 25 years of The Indy
We celebrated 25 years of The Indy Tuesday night. I accepted on behalf of The Indy a proclamation from NYC Councilmember Alexa Aviles. (Left to right) Looking on are State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, Cuomo whistleblower Lindsey Boylan and State Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest. Photo: Geve Penn
October 18, 2025 at 3:35 AM
We celebrated 25 years of The Indy Tuesday night. I accepted on behalf of The Indy a proclamation from NYC Councilmember Alexa Aviles. (Left to right) Looking on are State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, Cuomo whistleblower Lindsey Boylan and State Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest. Photo: Geve Penn
This month's issue of The Indypendent commemorates 25 years of "a free paper for free people" that has become a New York City institution. It's been quite a ride!
October 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
This month's issue of The Indypendent commemorates 25 years of "a free paper for free people" that has become a New York City institution. It's been quite a ride!
Whatever you think of gun-loving right-wing demagogue Charlie Kirk who was shot today in Utah, this is bad news. This vigilanteism further opens the Pandora's box of political violence and over time no public figure will be safe – right, left or center.
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Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University
"We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post. "GOD BLESS HIM!"
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September 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Whatever you think of gun-loving right-wing demagogue Charlie Kirk who was shot today in Utah, this is bad news. This vigilanteism further opens the Pandora's box of political violence and over time no public figure will be safe – right, left or center.
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/10/c...
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I spoke yesterday w/@petersterne.com of @cityandstateny.bsky.social about the latest in the mayoral race as Zohran Mamdani revs up his field operation, Andrew Cuomo warns of prostitution run amok and Democratic Party leaders fail to accept the surge in support for Palestine among their own voters.
NYC Mayoral Race: Mamdani Relaunches Canvassing Operation, Cuomo Warns of Prostitution Upsurge
Zohran Mamdani relaunched his massive volunteer canvassion operation on Sunday while Andrew Cuomo continues to warn that New York's streets will be overrun with hookers if his opponent wins City Hall.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I spoke yesterday w/@petersterne.com of @cityandstateny.bsky.social about the latest in the mayoral race as Zohran Mamdani revs up his field operation, Andrew Cuomo warns of prostitution run amok and Democratic Party leaders fail to accept the surge in support for Palestine among their own voters.
I love this photo, but first you have to click on the full image.
August 20, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I love this photo, but first you have to click on the full image.
All hail the People's Republic of Bushwick!
Our reporter @elsiecarson.bsky.social spoke w/voters in the most leftwing neighborhood in city the after they voted overwhelmingly for Zohran Mamdani. These young, college-educated renters have reshaped NYC's political map.
Our reporter @elsiecarson.bsky.social spoke w/voters in the most leftwing neighborhood in city the after they voted overwhelmingly for Zohran Mamdani. These young, college-educated renters have reshaped NYC's political map.
In the Heart of the “Commie Corridor”
Meet the City’s Most Pro-Zohran Neighborhood.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
All hail the People's Republic of Bushwick!
Our reporter @elsiecarson.bsky.social spoke w/voters in the most leftwing neighborhood in city the after they voted overwhelmingly for Zohran Mamdani. These young, college-educated renters have reshaped NYC's political map.
Our reporter @elsiecarson.bsky.social spoke w/voters in the most leftwing neighborhood in city the after they voted overwhelmingly for Zohran Mamdani. These young, college-educated renters have reshaped NYC's political map.
Zohran Mamdani's campaign resumed door-to-door canvassing across the city today with an eye toward reaching voters who were not eligible to vote in the Dem primary. About 100 volunteers gathered at Prospect Park before leaving to talk w/voters in the nearby Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood.
August 20, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Zohran Mamdani's campaign resumed door-to-door canvassing across the city today with an eye toward reaching voters who were not eligible to vote in the Dem primary. About 100 volunteers gathered at Prospect Park before leaving to talk w/voters in the nearby Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood.
The beautiful cover image from our new issue that hit the streets yesterday.
August 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The beautiful cover image from our new issue that hit the streets yesterday.
Let's see how the doxxers and their enablers like being spotlighted.
@jsweetli.bsky.social highlights some of the college professors who are trying to get students deported for pro-Palestine activism: www.dropsitenews.com/p/documentin...
The Professors Who Supported the Student Deportation Frenzy
GoFundMe donations, social media posts, and board memberships reveal how a handful of faculty members are backing Zionist doxxing outfits.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Let's see how the doxxers and their enablers like being spotlighted.
Here's 20 minutes of me dishing the latest tea on the NYC mayoral race with Scott Harris @wpkn.bsky.social and @btlradionews.bsky.social. As a radio show host myself on WBAI-99.5 FM, I learned a lot from going on the air with Scott. He's a real pro!
Understanding Zohran Mamdani's NYC Mayoral Primary Victory
John Tarleton, editor-in-chief of The Indypendent, New York City's free progressive monthly newspaper, examines how Zohran Mamdani overcame the odds to win the city’s mayoral primary and the challenge...
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July 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Here's 20 minutes of me dishing the latest tea on the NYC mayoral race with Scott Harris @wpkn.bsky.social and @btlradionews.bsky.social. As a radio show host myself on WBAI-99.5 FM, I learned a lot from going on the air with Scott. He's a real pro!
Hundreds of people with disabilities protested in the streets of NYC on Saturday to mark the 35th Anniversary of the American Disability Act. Emotions were high as they demanded no cuts to services, no cuts to Medicaid and to protect and enforce the ADA. Photos: Chae Kihn/The Indypendent
July 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Hundreds of people with disabilities protested in the streets of NYC on Saturday to mark the 35th Anniversary of the American Disability Act. Emotions were high as they demanded no cuts to services, no cuts to Medicaid and to protect and enforce the ADA. Photos: Chae Kihn/The Indypendent
I'll appear on @wpkn.bsky.social tonight from about 8:30-8:50 to talk about Zohran Mamdani's historic primary upset, the huge role played by @socialists.nyc and the many challenges that lie ahead. WPKN's signal covers most of Connecticut + parts of Long Island. Streaming: wpkn.org
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July 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I'll appear on @wpkn.bsky.social tonight from about 8:30-8:50 to talk about Zohran Mamdani's historic primary upset, the huge role played by @socialists.nyc and the many challenges that lie ahead. WPKN's signal covers most of Connecticut + parts of Long Island. Streaming: wpkn.org
From the Democracy Now studio.
July 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
From the Democracy Now studio.
The Indy's Nicholas Powers:
"Zohran saw us, and through him, we saw ourselves. We are stronger than racism. We are better than homophobia. We sacrifice ourselves to save each other’s lives. We did during 9/11, Hurricane Sandy and Covid. We do it every day."
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"Zohran saw us, and through him, we saw ourselves. We are stronger than racism. We are better than homophobia. We sacrifice ourselves to save each other’s lives. We did during 9/11, Hurricane Sandy and Covid. We do it every day."
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The Street Has Spoken: Zohran Is One Of Us
And we're so ready for it.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Indy's Nicholas Powers:
"Zohran saw us, and through him, we saw ourselves. We are stronger than racism. We are better than homophobia. We sacrifice ourselves to save each other’s lives. We did during 9/11, Hurricane Sandy and Covid. We do it every day."
indypendent.org/2025/07/the-...
"Zohran saw us, and through him, we saw ourselves. We are stronger than racism. We are better than homophobia. We sacrifice ourselves to save each other’s lives. We did during 9/11, Hurricane Sandy and Covid. We do it every day."
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The mood on the street.
July 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The mood on the street.
We hit the streets over the weekend with our post-election special edition which focuses on the mass movement of everyday New Yorkers who powered Zohran's historic defeat of Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic Party establishment.
July 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We hit the streets over the weekend with our post-election special edition which focuses on the mass movement of everyday New Yorkers who powered Zohran's historic defeat of Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic Party establishment.
I'll be discussing Zohran Mamdani's historic NYC mayoral primary victory on this week's edition of Law & Disorder Radio. The show airs on WBAI-99.5 FM Mondays at 11am and over the course of the week on more than 150 radio stations across the country.
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Law and Disorder Radio | Five of top progressive lawyers and activists in the growing fight for civil liberties, civil rights and human rights host a weekly/one hour talk radio show, Law & Disorder, o...
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July 7, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I'll be discussing Zohran Mamdani's historic NYC mayoral primary victory on this week's edition of Law & Disorder Radio. The show airs on WBAI-99.5 FM Mondays at 11am and over the course of the week on more than 150 radio stations across the country.
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lawanddisorder.org/stations
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I appeared on Democracy Now twice in the week leading up to the June 24 primary to talk about the NYC mayor's race, ranked choice voting and why Zohran Mamdani was rapidly graining ground on Andrew Cuomo. Good times!
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July 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I appeared on Democracy Now twice in the week leading up to the June 24 primary to talk about the NYC mayor's race, ranked choice voting and why Zohran Mamdani was rapidly graining ground on Andrew Cuomo. Good times!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAa1...
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I'm so glad I cancelled my NYT subscription earlier this year. I can scan their front-page headlines to see what they are up to and look elsewhere if I need to catch up on the topic. I don't need to pay people to insult my intelligence.
NYT Runs Hit Piece on Mamdani Based on Tip From Proponent of 'Race Science' | Common Dreams
The New York Times questions Zohran Mamdani's racial background based on a tip from a proponent of "race science."
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July 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I'm so glad I cancelled my NYT subscription earlier this year. I can scan their front-page headlines to see what they are up to and look elsewhere if I need to catch up on the topic. I don't need to pay people to insult my intelligence.
We had a crew of Indy people handing out the paper at Saturday's including myself and fellow Indy editor Amba Guerguerian. It always feels great to get out from behind the screen and into the streets! Video: Sue Brisk
June 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We had a crew of Indy people handing out the paper at Saturday's including myself and fellow Indy editor Amba Guerguerian. It always feels great to get out from behind the screen and into the streets! Video: Sue Brisk
What's been done before can be done again.
June 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
What's been done before can be done again.
After binge watching Zohran's "rent freeze" ad yesterday, I can't wait to see what his campaign cooks up for "fast and free" buses.
I was there and kid you not: when Zohran said he wants to make buses fast and free, the room broke out in applause.
And after he finished speaking, dozens of 할머니s approached him to take selfies with him. Really adorable, wholesome stuff.
And after he finished speaking, dozens of 할머니s approached him to take selfies with him. Really adorable, wholesome stuff.
A lovely morning at Hana Adult Day Care in Bayside!
May 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
After binge watching Zohran's "rent freeze" ad yesterday, I can't wait to see what his campaign cooks up for "fast and free" buses.
1/2: @lindseyboylan.bsky.social showed incredible courage when she became the first of 11 women to come forward with sexual harassment allegations against then Gov. Andrew Cuomo. We spoke with her on The Indypendent News Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM. It was riveting live radio.
Former Cuomo Staffer Lindsey Boylan Urges New Yorkers to Take His Looming Return to Power Seriously
For Boylan, an accomplished urban planner, her position in the Cuomo administration was a dream job. However, she quickly learned about the dark side of the man who wants to be NYC’s next mayor.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM
1/2: @lindseyboylan.bsky.social showed incredible courage when she became the first of 11 women to come forward with sexual harassment allegations against then Gov. Andrew Cuomo. We spoke with her on The Indypendent News Hour on WBAI-99.5 FM. It was riveting live radio.
The moment it hit me @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is likely to beat Andrew Cuomo in the Democrat primary. He's been gaining ground for the past two months and now he's accelerating at the perfect time while Cuomo is out of gas
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NYC mayoral race tightens with Mamdani gaining on Cuomo
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New exclusive polling from PIX11, Emerson College, and The Hill is showing a tightening in the race for New York City mayor. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo may no longer be runni…
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May 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The moment it hit me @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social is likely to beat Andrew Cuomo in the Democrat primary. He's been gaining ground for the past two months and now he's accelerating at the perfect time while Cuomo is out of gas
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