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Democratic Socialists Face GOP ‘Red Scare’ While Expanding Local Wins
politics3 hours ago

Democratic Socialists Face GOP ‘Red Scare’ While Expanding Local Wins

Republicans and Donald Trump label democratic socialists as communists to frame the midterm debate, but the DSAs and experts say democratic socialism differs from communism and emphasizes democratic control of policy and expanded public services. Recent wins in deep-blue cities like New York and Denver signal growing influence at local levels, though few democratic socialists hold federal seats; within the Democratic Party there's ongoing debate about embracing or resisting the movement's agenda in swing districts.

via USA Today|
#communism#democratic-socialism#democratic-socialists-of-america
Providence mayoral hopeful seeks NYC fundraising boost in Brooklyn
politics1 day ago

Providence mayoral hopeful seeks NYC fundraising boost in Brooklyn

David Morales, a progressive candidate for Providence, Rhode Island mayor, is hosting a Brooklyn fundraiser to raise money for his insurgent bid against incumbent Brett Smiley, highlighting rent control and housing affordability. The event underscores New York City's central role in the national democratic socialist movement, with a wide slate of co-hosts from NYC-DSA and related circles. Morales trails in campaign cash but is gaining momentum through individual donors and high-profile support.

via Gothamist|
#democratic-socialism#fundraising#new-york-city
Trump labels Democrats 'godless communists' to energize voters ahead of midterms
politics6 days ago

Trump labels Democrats 'godless communists' to energize voters ahead of midterms

President Trump presses a religious-right audience by labeling Democrats as 'godless communists,' signaling a broader push to frame the midterm election as a clash of ideologies and to derail leftward Democratic candidates. While Republicans push a contrast with capitalism and common sense, Democrats stress kitchen-table issues like inflation and housing costs. The leftward surge within the Democratic Party is a recurring theme, and polls show Trump’s approval dipping in battleground districts, leaving Republicans hoping to capitalize on economic concerns rather than Trump-specific topics.

via USA Today|
#democratic-socialism#democrats#economy
politics9 days ago

Populist Wave Redefines US Politics, Bannon Warns

Steve Bannon says the U.S. is in a transformational moment as the old political order dies, with democratic-socialist wins like Zohran Mamdani and Melat Kiros showing that grassroots canvassing can trump money. He argues Republicans must embrace populist economic policies to counter the left, while Democrats are unprepared, and foresees a 2028 shaped by AI and concentrated capital. The path to victory, he insists, is relentless, policy-driven action that empowers ordinary people and breaks up oligarchy.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#democratic-socialism#ground-game
Colorado primary shock as Melat Kiros unseats long-time incumbent DeGette
politics10 days ago

Colorado primary shock as Melat Kiros unseats long-time incumbent DeGette

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist and former lawyer, defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in a Denver-area Colorado Democratic primary, leading by roughly 7,000 votes with 78% of ballots counted and is favored to win in November in the safely Democratic district. The contest is part of a broader wave of left-leaning challengers within the party, with other Colorado results including Phil Weiser's gubernatorial nomination and Manny Rutinel advancing to challenge Republican Gabe Evans.

via Al Jazeera|
#colorado#democratic-socialism#diana-degette
Mamdani frames NYC socialist wins as a nationwide push for a working-class agenda
politics12 days ago

Mamdani frames NYC socialist wins as a nationwide push for a working-class agenda

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his endorsed democratic socialist allies’ primary victories signal a national message for working Americans, arguing a New Deal–style approach can be pragmatic governance. He points to policy gains in New York—rent freezes for about 1 million units, free childcare for two-year-olds, and significant pothole repairs—to illustrate that socialism can deliver for ordinary people, and he critiques Democratic leadership for lacking a clear, positive, working-people-focused vision, even as some moderates push back on the national implications.

via The Guardian|
#democratic-socialism#new-york-city#policy-implementation
Dressed-For-Summer Dive: Mamdani Splashes NYC Pool as DC Reflecting Pool Drama Unfolds
politics12 days ago

Dressed-For-Summer Dive: Mamdani Splashes NYC Pool as DC Reflecting Pool Drama Unfolds

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, celebrated the start of the city’s outdoor pool season by diving fully dressed into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem—an upbeat moment framed against ongoing turmoil around Washington, DC’s Reflecting Pool. The piece connects Mamdani’s playful dip to NYC’s 90th anniversary of WPA-era pools and notes his recent political momentum, including Knicks celebrations and rent-freeze wins, highlighting a contrast between local joy and national controversy.

via Common Dreams|
#democratic-socialism#donald-trump#new-york-city
Mamdani Pushes Democratic Socialism as NYC Wins Boost His National Profile
politics13 days ago

Mamdani Pushes Democratic Socialism as NYC Wins Boost His National Profile

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, argues his administration’s measures—free childcare for 2-year-olds, tenant relief, pothole repairs, and record-low crime—show the efficacy of his policies. In an ABC News interview, he brushes off GOP claims he’s the party’s poster child and notes that his endorsements helped allied candidates win congressional primaries, signaling rising national influence as his urban policy agenda gains traction.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#democratic-socialism#elections#new-york-city
Mamdani-Backed Socialist Wave Seizes Key NYC Primaries
politics17 days ago

Mamdani-Backed Socialist Wave Seizes Key NYC Primaries

New York City’s Democratic Socialist movement, led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, scored major wins in Tuesday’s congressional primaries with Brad Lander defeating Dan Goldman in NY-10, Claire Valdez beating Brooklyn’s Antonio Reynoso in NY-7, and Darializa Avila Chevalier defeating Adriano Espaillat, signaling a durable shift for the left within the Democratic Party amid debates over Israel’s war in Gaza and rising campaign spending by outside groups.

via NBC News|
#democratic-socialism#new-york-primaries#ny-10
Progressive wave rises as Mamdani-backed candidates surge in New York primaries
politics17 days ago

Progressive wave rises as Mamdani-backed candidates surge in New York primaries

CNN live updates show a strong progressive push led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with Brad Lander projected to win NY-10, Claire Valdez projected to win NY-7, and Darializa Avila Chevalier projected to defeat Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, signaling a shift toward democratic-socialist candidates in key districts. The coverage also notes Mamdani’s broader influence, including Micah Lasher winning NY-12, while other races in Utah and Maryland highlight similar dynamics and calls for party unity ahead of the November midterms.

via CNN|
#democratic-socialism#incumbent-challenges#new-york-politics
Leftward Wave Hits City Halls as Trump-Era Politics Boosts Democratic Socialists
politics23 days ago

Leftward Wave Hits City Halls as Trump-Era Politics Boosts Democratic Socialists

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads Washington, D.C.’s mayoral race on a “people first” platform—pushing universal childcare, rent and utility caps—amid a broader trend of left-leaning candidates rising in Trump-era cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago. Backed by groups like the DSA and Our Revolution, she faces Kenyan McDuffie as results show her at roughly 53% with ranked-choice voting to decide the winner; experts say economic strain and a push for universal public services are powering the shift, while Trump’s threats add high-stakes political tension.

via NBC News|
#democratic-socialism#donald-trump#local-elections
Mamdani Says Democratic Socialism Can Thrive Anywhere, NYC as Proof
politics2 months ago

Mamdani Says Democratic Socialism Can Thrive Anywhere, NYC as Proof

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani argues that democratic socialism can flourish anywhere and points to his early 100‑day agenda—expanding free childcare, establishing a city-run grocery store, speeding buses, and a pied-à-terre tax—while noting some pledges are stalled. He says he and President Trump share a love for New York City and remain in touch despite disagreements, including over Iran.

via CBS News|
#democratic-socialism#new-york-city#policy-agenda