Mason B. Williams
@masonbwilliams.bsky.social
Historian. Assoc. Professor at Williams College; books from W.W. Norton.
I took a shot at placing Mamdani's victory in the long scope of New York City's political history -- in the most recent issue of @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social , alongside a bunch more essays by some really sharp people. www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/a-n...
Vital City | A New Era in New York City Political History?
Putting Mamdani’s huge win in perspective — from La Guardia to today
www.vitalcitynyc.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I took a shot at placing Mamdani's victory in the long scope of New York City's political history -- in the most recent issue of @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social , alongside a bunch more essays by some really sharp people. www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/a-n...
Reposted by Mason B. Williams
New Yorkers, join us! #mayoralcontrol
(and think about mayoral control when you #vote before this panel!)
(and think about mayoral control when you #vote before this panel!)
October 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
New Yorkers, join us! #mayoralcontrol
(and think about mayoral control when you #vote before this panel!)
(and think about mayoral control when you #vote before this panel!)
This was an absolute blast--
Last week @lpenyc.bsky.social did an event on the political economy of NYC, "How NYC Became So Unequal" with @llchristyll.bsky.social, @masonbwilliams.bsky.social, & Gregory Louis & it was everything you hope an event will be--informative, entertaining, energizing!
WATCH IT!!
youtu.be/B8beobsDZfU
WATCH IT!!
youtu.be/B8beobsDZfU
LPE Night School: How NYC Became So Unequal with Gregory Louis, Mason Williams, and Christy Thornton
YouTube video by LPE Project
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This was an absolute blast--
Reposted by Mason B. Williams
Excited about the first @lpenyc.bsky.social Night School event of the new academic year, now at @cuny.edu Law — with @masonbwilliams.bsky.social and Gregory Louis in conversation with @llchristyll.bsky.social!!
RSVP below!
RSVP below!
How NYC Became So Unequal
Ever wonder why CUNY is no longer free? Confused why the subway fare keeps rising while service declines? Join LPE NYC on October 23 at 6:30pm for a conversation between Professors Gregory Louis and…
lpeproject.org
October 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Excited about the first @lpenyc.bsky.social Night School event of the new academic year, now at @cuny.edu Law — with @masonbwilliams.bsky.social and Gregory Louis in conversation with @llchristyll.bsky.social!!
RSVP below!
RSVP below!