asha ransby-sporn
@asha-rrs.bsky.social
organizer, writer
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Useful context to keep in mind for today's election in New York City.
Update on previous post: the convo between @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor and @danieldenvir.bsky.social is great indeed.
Update on previous post: the convo between @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor and @danieldenvir.bsky.social is great indeed.
This is going to be great.
"In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson"
With @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. Courtesy of @thedigradio.bsky.social
"In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson"
With @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. Courtesy of @thedigradio.bsky.social
Chicago’s Left Experiment
Featuring Alex Han, Asha Ransby-Sporn, and Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor on Chicago’s left political experiment. In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country ar...
thedigradio.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Useful context to keep in mind for today's election in New York City.
Update on previous post: the convo between @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor and @danieldenvir.bsky.social is great indeed.
Update on previous post: the convo between @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor and @danieldenvir.bsky.social is great indeed.
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On the cusp of Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election, @asha-rrs.bsky.social examines how Black voters shaped—and could redefine—the Left’s electoral future.
Zohran Mamdani, Black Voters and the Left
Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
inthesetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
On the cusp of Zohran Mamdani winning the NYC mayoral election, @asha-rrs.bsky.social examines how Black voters shaped—and could redefine—the Left’s electoral future.
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Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name "Zohran Mamdani." Why has the NYC mayoral candidate captured this much attention, and what does it reveal about the popularity of progressive politics? bit.ly/3WSDonQ
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
October 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name "Zohran Mamdani." Why has the NYC mayoral candidate captured this much attention, and what does it reveal about the popularity of progressive politics? bit.ly/3WSDonQ
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
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Anything by @asha-rrs.bsky.social is worth reading. One of the sharpest strategists in the country, if not the world.
Socialist Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary by 13 points. His win shows something big: Black voters could be the backbone of America’s insurgent left coalition. @asha-rrs.bsky.social breaks it down. 🧵 1/5
Zohran Mamdani, Black Voters and the Left
Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
inthesetimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Anything by @asha-rrs.bsky.social is worth reading. One of the sharpest strategists in the country, if not the world.
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Black voters are not inherently “moderate.” In fact, 67% view socialism favorably—the highest of any demographic.
What Mamdani’s win shows about this untapped power, from @asha-rrs.bsky.social
What Mamdani’s win shows about this untapped power, from @asha-rrs.bsky.social
Zohran Mamdani, Black Voters and the Left
Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
inthesetimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Black voters are not inherently “moderate.” In fact, 67% view socialism favorably—the highest of any demographic.
What Mamdani’s win shows about this untapped power, from @asha-rrs.bsky.social
What Mamdani’s win shows about this untapped power, from @asha-rrs.bsky.social
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attempting to interpret my experience of trying to build Left electoral power through the challenging prism of big city municipal politics in forms both written:
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
What the Left Must Learn from Mamdani
Our role on the Left is to set aside our cynicism and push through the specter of electoral losses to help set the table for our political future.
inthesetimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
attempting to interpret my experience of trying to build Left electoral power through the challenging prism of big city municipal politics in forms both written:
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
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Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
Zohran Mamdani, Black Voters and the Left
Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
inthesetimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
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Building trust within Black communities, investing in durable organization: this is exactly the advice several young Black Zohran volunteers in SE Queens gave me as well during the primary. As usual, @asha-rrs.bsky.social knows what's up.
(PS—great idea to reach out to @sandynurse.bsky.social).
(PS—great idea to reach out to @sandynurse.bsky.social).
Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
Zohran Mamdani, Black Voters and the Left
Looked at closely, Mamdani’s campaign shows the crucial role—and potential—of Black voters in America’s insurgent left political coalition.
inthesetimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Building trust within Black communities, investing in durable organization: this is exactly the advice several young Black Zohran volunteers in SE Queens gave me as well during the primary. As usual, @asha-rrs.bsky.social knows what's up.
(PS—great idea to reach out to @sandynurse.bsky.social).
(PS—great idea to reach out to @sandynurse.bsky.social).
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Zohran’s victory prompted many to ask: what’s up in Chicago? CTU leader Brandon Johnson mayoral election was product of labor and social struggle. But project confronts challenges. LIVE DIG w @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. www.thedigradio.com/podcast/chic...
Chicago’s Left Experiment
Featuring Alex Han, Asha Ransby-Sporn, and Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor on Chicago’s left political experiment. In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country ar...
www.thedigradio.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Zohran’s victory prompted many to ask: what’s up in Chicago? CTU leader Brandon Johnson mayoral election was product of labor and social struggle. But project confronts challenges. LIVE DIG w @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. www.thedigradio.com/podcast/chic...
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This is going to be great.
"In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson"
With @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. Courtesy of @thedigradio.bsky.social
"In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson"
With @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. Courtesy of @thedigradio.bsky.social
Chicago’s Left Experiment
Featuring Alex Han, Asha Ransby-Sporn, and Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor on Chicago’s left political experiment. In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country ar...
thedigradio.com
August 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This is going to be great.
"In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson"
With @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. Courtesy of @thedigradio.bsky.social
"In the wake of Zohran’s remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson"
With @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and alderwoman Jeanette Taylor. Courtesy of @thedigradio.bsky.social
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Chicago! I’m doing a live show July 2nd (just ahead of the @socialismconference.org) w/ @inthesetimes.com on the state of Chicago politics, appraising Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tenure two years in. Guests: @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderman Jeanette Taylor. Link for tickets below!👇
June 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Chicago! I’m doing a live show July 2nd (just ahead of the @socialismconference.org) w/ @inthesetimes.com on the state of Chicago politics, appraising Mayor Brandon Johnson’s tenure two years in. Guests: @alexhan.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social, Alderman Jeanette Taylor. Link for tickets below!👇
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No more urgent conversation for this moment: @keeanga.bsky.social and @asha-rrs.bsky.social offer a critical reflection on summer 2020 rebellion: “The pressing question is how we went from twenty-six million people on the streets to a fascist in the White House?” www.thedigradio.com/podcast/from...
From Rebellion to Reaction w/ Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor & Asha Ransby-Sporn
Featuring Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor and Asha Ransby-Sporn on 2020’s summer of mass protest and rebellion sparked by the police murder of George Floyd. As Keeanga puts it: “The pressing question is how w...
www.thedigradio.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
No more urgent conversation for this moment: @keeanga.bsky.social and @asha-rrs.bsky.social offer a critical reflection on summer 2020 rebellion: “The pressing question is how we went from twenty-six million people on the streets to a fascist in the White House?” www.thedigradio.com/podcast/from...
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Two years afters Mayor Brandon Johnson's election, @asha-rrs.bsky.social interviews Chicago organizers about what they've accomplished—and what they've learned about power.
Read it here: inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
Read it here: inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
May 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Two years afters Mayor Brandon Johnson's election, @asha-rrs.bsky.social interviews Chicago organizers about what they've accomplished—and what they've learned about power.
Read it here: inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
Read it here: inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
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When comrades ask who to read for useful takes on how the organized Left is doing in Chicago, one person I consistently name is @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Her latest column in @inthesetimes.com offers an insightful assessment of the moment for Chicago's Left and a wise strategic orientation to meet it.
Her latest column in @inthesetimes.com offers an insightful assessment of the moment for Chicago's Left and a wise strategic orientation to meet it.
Two years ago today, middle-school-teacher-turned-union-organizer Brandon Johnson was sworn in as mayor.
@asha-rrs.bsky.social writes about what Chicago's left movement has won and what’s still to be done to deliver a more equitable city. ⤵️
@asha-rrs.bsky.social writes about what Chicago's left movement has won and what’s still to be done to deliver a more equitable city. ⤵️
Two Years After Electing a Mayor, Chicago’s Left Reflects on Contesting for Power
Movement-backed Mayor Brandon Johnson and a record class of progressive alders took office exactly two years ago. I spoke with organizers—including CTU President Stacy Davis-Gates—about what we’ve…
inthesetimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When comrades ask who to read for useful takes on how the organized Left is doing in Chicago, one person I consistently name is @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Her latest column in @inthesetimes.com offers an insightful assessment of the moment for Chicago's Left and a wise strategic orientation to meet it.
Her latest column in @inthesetimes.com offers an insightful assessment of the moment for Chicago's Left and a wise strategic orientation to meet it.
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Winning City Hall is important, but not the North Star. Still, in this neo-fascist moment, we need geographical spaces where left politics can breathe.Chi is one such place. See Asha's @inthesetimes.com piece. Support @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in NYC & ORGANIZE!!!
inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
Two Years After Electing a Mayor, Chicago’s Left Keeps Contesting for Power
Movement-backed Mayor Brandon Johnson and a record class of progressive alders took office exactly two years ago. I spoke with organizers—including CTU President Stacy Davis-Gates—about what we’ve won...
inthesetimes.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Winning City Hall is important, but not the North Star. Still, in this neo-fascist moment, we need geographical spaces where left politics can breathe.Chi is one such place. See Asha's @inthesetimes.com piece. Support @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social in NYC & ORGANIZE!!!
inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
inthesetimes.com/article/mayo...
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Two years ago today, middle-school-teacher-turned-union-organizer Brandon Johnson was sworn in as mayor.
@asha-rrs.bsky.social writes about what Chicago's left movement has won and what’s still to be done to deliver a more equitable city. ⤵️
@asha-rrs.bsky.social writes about what Chicago's left movement has won and what’s still to be done to deliver a more equitable city. ⤵️
Two Years After Electing a Mayor, Chicago’s Left Reflects on Contesting for Power
Movement-backed Mayor Brandon Johnson and a record class of progressive alders took office exactly two years ago. I spoke with organizers—including CTU President Stacy Davis-Gates—about what we’ve…
inthesetimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Two years ago today, middle-school-teacher-turned-union-organizer Brandon Johnson was sworn in as mayor.
@asha-rrs.bsky.social writes about what Chicago's left movement has won and what’s still to be done to deliver a more equitable city. ⤵️
@asha-rrs.bsky.social writes about what Chicago's left movement has won and what’s still to be done to deliver a more equitable city. ⤵️
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Did someone say base-building? 🙂 As usual, Maurice's take here is excellent: materially grounded and collective-action oriented.
@hammerandhope.bsky.social has compiled an excellent collection of answers to this reflective question.
I also recommend in particular the piece by @asha-rrs.bsky.social
@hammerandhope.bsky.social has compiled an excellent collection of answers to this reflective question.
I also recommend in particular the piece by @asha-rrs.bsky.social
How did we go from the enormous possibility of 2020, when upwards of 26 million people took to the streets to condemn systemic racism and declare that Black lives matter, to the darkness wrought by Trump’s return?
What happened?
What happened?
May 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Did someone say base-building? 🙂 As usual, Maurice's take here is excellent: materially grounded and collective-action oriented.
@hammerandhope.bsky.social has compiled an excellent collection of answers to this reflective question.
I also recommend in particular the piece by @asha-rrs.bsky.social
@hammerandhope.bsky.social has compiled an excellent collection of answers to this reflective question.
I also recommend in particular the piece by @asha-rrs.bsky.social
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Man, the big huge protests in places like Boston, DC, NY, Chicago, and Minneapolis are awe-inspiring.
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
April 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Man, the big huge protests in places like Boston, DC, NY, Chicago, and Minneapolis are awe-inspiring.
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
what the rightwing billionaire alliance is doing is a revolution for the wealthy.
we can debate the most effective tactics etc, but anyone telling Black people that we shouldn't play a part at all in doing whatever we can to resist is not to be trusted w any of our liberation
we can debate the most effective tactics etc, but anyone telling Black people that we shouldn't play a part at all in doing whatever we can to resist is not to be trusted w any of our liberation
April 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
what the rightwing billionaire alliance is doing is a revolution for the wealthy.
we can debate the most effective tactics etc, but anyone telling Black people that we shouldn't play a part at all in doing whatever we can to resist is not to be trusted w any of our liberation
we can debate the most effective tactics etc, but anyone telling Black people that we shouldn't play a part at all in doing whatever we can to resist is not to be trusted w any of our liberation
there are no coincidences.
trump & netanyahu announcing a fragile ceasefire ahead of him taking office, then israel repeatedly breaking the ceasefire while the U.S.'s billionaire-captured federal govt floods its own people w/ attacks so we are too overwhelmed to respond to each thing.
& then..
trump & netanyahu announcing a fragile ceasefire ahead of him taking office, then israel repeatedly breaking the ceasefire while the U.S.'s billionaire-captured federal govt floods its own people w/ attacks so we are too overwhelmed to respond to each thing.
& then..
After repeatedly violating every single commitment under the ceasefire, Israel is now fully resuming the genocide of the already destroyed Gaza concentration camp.
The world is watching.
History will remember who stood on the sidelines of this unspeakable atrocity.
The world is watching.
History will remember who stood on the sidelines of this unspeakable atrocity.
March 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
there are no coincidences.
trump & netanyahu announcing a fragile ceasefire ahead of him taking office, then israel repeatedly breaking the ceasefire while the U.S.'s billionaire-captured federal govt floods its own people w/ attacks so we are too overwhelmed to respond to each thing.
& then..
trump & netanyahu announcing a fragile ceasefire ahead of him taking office, then israel repeatedly breaking the ceasefire while the U.S.'s billionaire-captured federal govt floods its own people w/ attacks so we are too overwhelmed to respond to each thing.
& then..
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The wave of structural dismantling and violence that Trump reigns down threatens to overwhelm us. But our guest Asha Ransby-Sporn has some answers.
We talked about what we can learn from our opposition, movement homes, and much more 🌱
LISTEN: pod.link/1016530091/e...
@asha-rrs.bsky.social
We talked about what we can learn from our opposition, movement homes, and much more 🌱
LISTEN: pod.link/1016530091/e...
@asha-rrs.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The wave of structural dismantling and violence that Trump reigns down threatens to overwhelm us. But our guest Asha Ransby-Sporn has some answers.
We talked about what we can learn from our opposition, movement homes, and much more 🌱
LISTEN: pod.link/1016530091/e...
@asha-rrs.bsky.social
We talked about what we can learn from our opposition, movement homes, and much more 🌱
LISTEN: pod.link/1016530091/e...
@asha-rrs.bsky.social
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"We owe it to each other not only to reject the idea that there is nothing we can do, but to resist these attempts to overwhelm, distract and divide us." Important piece by @asha-rrs.bsky.social
In the Face of Overwhelm
We owe it to each other to resist attempts to disorient, divide and distract us from the reality of government takeover by the billionaire Right.
inthesetimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"We owe it to each other not only to reject the idea that there is nothing we can do, but to resist these attempts to overwhelm, distract and divide us." Important piece by @asha-rrs.bsky.social
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This is tonight! Join @natashakimiz.bsky.social, @sarahlazare.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and @alexhan.bsky.social at 6:30pm!
Details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/another-wo...
Details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/another-wo...
February 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is tonight! Join @natashakimiz.bsky.social, @sarahlazare.bsky.social, @asha-rrs.bsky.social and @alexhan.bsky.social at 6:30pm!
Details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/another-wo...
Details here: www.eventbrite.com/e/another-wo...
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“One of the purposeful consequences of overwhelm is that we see ourselves as the people politics happens to as opposed to being active participants in doing politics or shaping our political reality… But we are political actors, too, if we choose to be!”
inthesetimes.com/article/bill...
inthesetimes.com/article/bill...
In the Face of Overwhelm
We owe it to each other to resist attempts to disorient, divide and distract us from the reality of government takeover by the billionaire Right.
inthesetimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“One of the purposeful consequences of overwhelm is that we see ourselves as the people politics happens to as opposed to being active participants in doing politics or shaping our political reality… But we are political actors, too, if we choose to be!”
inthesetimes.com/article/bill...
inthesetimes.com/article/bill...