Socialism
Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor
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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has been elected as New York City’s 111th mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo in a high-turnout race centered on affordability. He is set to become the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor, winning more than one million votes as overall turnout surpassed two million — the highest for a mayoral race since 1969 — amid a campaign marred by Islamophobic attacks.
Thirty years after François Mitterrand's death on January 8, 1996, two new books revisit his life and legacy. Jean Glavany, his former chief of staff, publishes intimate recollections, while historians offer a concise biography. In Jarnac, his birthplace, a modest commemoration gathers a few socialist figures, highlighting a legacy fading on the left.
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The Minneapolis City Council appointed members of the Democratic Socialists of America to both majority and minority leader positions during its first meeting of the year. Aisha Chughtai was selected as majority leader, while Robin Wonsley was named minority leader, drawing protests from moderate members over lack of political diversity. The move revives leadership titles eliminated by voters in a 2021 referendum.
Comrade Abiodun Fidelista Aremu, a prominent figure in Nigeria's left-wing struggles, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of resistance against military dictatorship and neocolonialism. In a heartfelt tribute, Professor Sylvester Odion Akhaine recalls their shared battles and unbreakable camaraderie. Aremu's optimism and efforts to build socialist structures continue to inspire.
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo criticized Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani's socialist policies during a business forum, citing the failed Amazon headquarters deal as evidence of their risks. Speaking to business leaders, Cuomo argued that such approaches threaten the city's economy. The remarks came less than a month before Election Day.