All articles tagged with #democratic socialist
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC7 New York
The article covers the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York City, highlighting his promises to make the city more affordable and discussing the challenges he faces, with insights from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Axios
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in over a century, promising to govern expansively as a Democratic socialist. On his first day, he signed executive orders to address the housing crisis, rescinding those from his predecessor, and emphasized a commitment to housing quality and combating antisemitism, while affirming his principles and bold approach to governance.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The New York Times
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the new mayor of New York City, marking historic firsts as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor, the youngest in over a century, and the first to use a Quran at his swearing-in. In his speech, he emphasized governing for working-class New Yorkers with bold plans, celebrating NYC's diversity and culture, and symbolically highlighting labor rights. The event was attended by prominent politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by AP News
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, and the city's youngest in generations. He pledged to use government power to support the working class, including proposals for free child care, free buses, and rent freezes, emphasizing a democratic socialist approach. His inauguration was historic, with notable figures and a large crowd celebrating his leadership and vision for the city.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Democracy Now!
Zohran Mamdani made history as the youngest and first Muslim South Asian mayor of New York City, embodying socialist ideals by quoting Eugene Debs and emphasizing immigrant-led progress, amid political tensions with Trump.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor with over 50% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. His platform includes rent freezes, raising the minimum wage, and increasing affordable housing. The election results also reflect Democratic wins across the US, including Virginia and New Jersey.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state lawmaker from Queens, was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the position, and the city's youngest mayor in over a century, representing a significant victory for progressives and immigrant communities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
Zohran Mamdani, a young democratic socialist and the first Muslim mayor of New York City, rose from a Queens lawmaker and former rapper to win the mayoral race, promising progressive policies like rent freezes and free public services, while emphasizing his diverse background and commitment to social justice.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has rapidly risen to become New York's first Muslim mayor, gaining national and international attention through his grassroots campaign, social media presence, and focus on affordability and social justice issues, positioning himself as a transformative figure in New York politics amidst a backdrop of national political tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC New York
Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo and others, and will become the city's first Muslim mayor, advocating for progressive policies like rent freezes and universal childcare, while energizing the Democratic left and facing national political implications.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC mayoral race, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and youngest mayor in over a century, with a progressive platform focused on affordability and social justice, defeating prominent candidates including Andrew Cuomo.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by HuffPost
Donald Trump predicted that Zohran Mamdani would become New York City's worst mayor if elected, calling him a communist and making a personal remark about his appearance, while also criticizing other political figures and expressing a preference for Andrew Cuomo in a hypothetical vote.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Omar Fateh, a Democratic socialist and Minnesota state senator, won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party endorsement for Minneapolis mayor over incumbent Jacob Frey, signaling a shift towards the progressive left in the city's politics amid controversy over the endorsement process and ongoing debates about affordability and public safety.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, plans to appeal to moderate voters and address affordability issues, despite his Democratic socialist label. He emphasizes unity within the Democratic Party, collaboration with various administrations, and a focus on working-class concerns, while also navigating criticisms related to his age, experience, and views on Israel. Mamdani aims to build broad support, including from voters who favor incumbent Mayor Eric Adams or are wary of his socialist stance.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, won a surprising victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, emphasizing an economic agenda focused on affordability and social justice, and suggesting this approach could serve as a blueprint for Democrats nationwide. He responded to criticism from President Trump and plans to challenge incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the general election.