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The grotesque.
November 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The grotesque.
The grotesque.
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The grotesque.
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My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
A very good listen. Strong, substantive conversation with Patrick Gaspard, preceded by a summing-up of the campaign by Katie Honan, Harry Siegel and Christina Greer.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/07/p...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/07/p...
www.thecity.nyc
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A very good listen. Strong, substantive conversation with Patrick Gaspard, preceded by a summing-up of the campaign by Katie Honan, Harry Siegel and Christina Greer.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/07/p...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/07/p...
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broken record on this but a similarly great beat for left wing media would be covering arts and culture and not just focusing primarily on politics and current events because there's a massive void there right now
it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 AM
broken record on this but a similarly great beat for left wing media would be covering arts and culture and not just focusing primarily on politics and current events because there's a massive void there right now
Mamdani would be entirely justified in suing BHL for libel (“diffamation” in French) in French courts.
The way all of these people convinced themselves that Mamdani is antisemitic is a subject far more worthy of media examination than any of the ‘groupthink on campuses!’ thinkpieces we’ve been subjected to
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Mamdani would be entirely justified in suing BHL for libel (“diffamation” in French) in French courts.
Excellent transition team (no surprise there). And lovely choice of venue to introduce them
Zohran and team have such a keen instinct for invoking (and teaching!) NYC’s progressive, cosmopolitan and working-class histories
Zohran and team have such a keen instinct for invoking (and teaching!) NYC’s progressive, cosmopolitan and working-class histories
Mamdani announces transition team:
All-female team led by Elana Leopold, a known Dem strategist; also Melanie Hartzog, who once led the NYC’s health and human services and budget offices; former dep mayor Maria Torres-Springer, and Lina Khan, the former FTC commissioner who campaigned with Mamdani
All-female team led by Elana Leopold, a known Dem strategist; also Melanie Hartzog, who once led the NYC’s health and human services and budget offices; former dep mayor Maria Torres-Springer, and Lina Khan, the former FTC commissioner who campaigned with Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Excellent transition team (no surprise there). And lovely choice of venue to introduce them
Zohran and team have such a keen instinct for invoking (and teaching!) NYC’s progressive, cosmopolitan and working-class histories
Zohran and team have such a keen instinct for invoking (and teaching!) NYC’s progressive, cosmopolitan and working-class histories
For real though: the Zohran organizing and field operation was legendary. Absolutely setting the bar. Extraordinary work that can be learned from and emulated by any campaign with an actual theory of change.
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
For real though: the Zohran organizing and field operation was legendary. Absolutely setting the bar. Extraordinary work that can be learned from and emulated by any campaign with an actual theory of change.
But also : “RAMASWAMY : GOP NEEDS TO FOCUS ON AFFORDABILITY”
Like Dylan said, you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows
Like Dylan said, you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows
The two people next to me on this flight out of LGA are getting their Fox News on — SOCIALISM! FAR-LEFT 34-YEAR OLD! Ads for pain medication and weird pyramid schemes! — and I’m just sitting here chuckling.
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
But also : “RAMASWAMY : GOP NEEDS TO FOCUS ON AFFORDABILITY”
Like Dylan said, you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows
Like Dylan said, you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows
The two people next to me on this flight out of LGA are getting their Fox News on — SOCIALISM! FAR-LEFT 34-YEAR OLD! Ads for pain medication and weird pyramid schemes! — and I’m just sitting here chuckling.
November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The two people next to me on this flight out of LGA are getting their Fox News on — SOCIALISM! FAR-LEFT 34-YEAR OLD! Ads for pain medication and weird pyramid schemes! — and I’m just sitting here chuckling.
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I’m really happy for New York man. We’re inspired by you and learning from you. The next 4 years are gonna be so hard - there will be backlash because power doesn’t like progress. They will throw so much at him. Stand by your man, give him grace and support as well as accountability.
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I’m really happy for New York man. We’re inspired by you and learning from you. The next 4 years are gonna be so hard - there will be backlash because power doesn’t like progress. They will throw so much at him. Stand by your man, give him grace and support as well as accountability.
It is WILD to see Mira Nair and Prof. Mahmood Mamdani up there with their son the MAYOR-ELECT of New York City
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
It is WILD to see Mira Nair and Prof. Mahmood Mamdani up there with their son the MAYOR-ELECT of New York City
Exceptional speech. Fire.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Exceptional speech. Fire.
Omg he's quoting Nehru's independence speech
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Omg he's quoting Nehru's independence speech
Zohran opens his speech quoting Eugene V. Debs
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Zohran opens his speech quoting Eugene V. Debs
Before Zohran speaks, his field organizer breaks down the numbers:
104,000 volunteers
4.4 million phone calls
3 million door knocks
5700 canvasses in 243 neighborhoods
104,000 volunteers
4.4 million phone calls
3 million door knocks
5700 canvasses in 243 neighborhoods
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Before Zohran speaks, his field organizer breaks down the numbers:
104,000 volunteers
4.4 million phone calls
3 million door knocks
5700 canvasses in 243 neighborhoods
104,000 volunteers
4.4 million phone calls
3 million door knocks
5700 canvasses in 243 neighborhoods
Gracious concession speech here by Cuomo
NOT
NOT
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Gracious concession speech here by Cuomo
NOT
NOT
Baba Chokwe Lumumba used to say, "If you don't love the people sooner or later you'll betray the people."
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Baba Chokwe Lumumba used to say, "If you don't love the people sooner or later you'll betray the people."
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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AMAR MAYOR TOMAR MAYOR !
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
AMAR MAYOR TOMAR MAYOR !
This is going to be a blowout for Zohran. The TV panels are talking like there's no contest at all.
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
This is going to be a blowout for Zohran. The TV panels are talking like there's no contest at all.
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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In the intro issue of New Left Review, Stuart Hall noted, “The humanist strengths of socialism—which are the foundations for a genuinely popular socialist movement—must be developed in cultural and social terms, as well as in economic and political.“
Zohran Kwame Mamdani‘s campaign got the point!
Zohran Kwame Mamdani‘s campaign got the point!
November 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
In the intro issue of New Left Review, Stuart Hall noted, “The humanist strengths of socialism—which are the foundations for a genuinely popular socialist movement—must be developed in cultural and social terms, as well as in economic and political.“
Zohran Kwame Mamdani‘s campaign got the point!
Zohran Kwame Mamdani‘s campaign got the point!