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The lead Jul 2, 2025 70

Can New York City Endure a Socialist Mayor?

Zohran Mamdani's victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary highlights the contradictions of democratic socialism and its implications for the city's future.

David Lewis Schaefer

Jul 1, 2025 37

NYC Election Shows Democrats Are Party of Wealthy Elites

Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win was powered by affluent, young progressives—revealing a stark divide within the Democrat base.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

Jun 30, 2025 100

The Midterms Could Be Over Before A Single Vote Is Cast

Redistricting fights in Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin could shift House control before voters head to the polls in next year’s election.

Matt Lamb

Jun 30, 2025 46

NYC’s Frankenstein Voting Experiment Helped Create the Mamdani Monster

Zohran Mamdani hasn’t won NYC’s mayoral primary—he leads with 43.5% in round one; ranked choice voting still underway.

David Catron

Jun 25, 2025 86

BREAKING: Self-Described “Socialist,” Former Rapper Wins New York City Democrat Primary

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist and former rapper, has become the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City's mayoral race, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a surprising upset.

Alan Jamison