Wisconsin Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Endures Backlash Over Deleted 'Cancel Thanksgiving' Post

Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist frontrunner in Wisconsin's governor race, faced renewed scrutiny after a now-deleted 2020 post urging to 'Cancel Thanksgiving' and describing colonialism, highlighting her progressive platform as she remains a leading candidate ahead of the Aug. 11 primary amid Mandela Barnes's exit and David Crowley's rise. She has endorsements from national progressives and advocates policies like race-based grants for social workers, publicly funded groceries, and a state-run bank.