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.
Senator John Fetterman voiced concerns about the growing acceptance of socialism within the Democratic Party during a podcast appearance. He described the shift as a dangerous trend that could alarm many Americans. Fetterman also highlighted views from immigrants who have experienced socialist systems.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected service facilities set to open in Pyongyang's Hwasong district, praising them as a 'valuable foundation for socialist civilization,' state media reported. He visited a car repair center, pet shop, musical instrument shop and hair salon. His wife Ri Sol-ju and daughter Ju-ae accompanied him.
A pro-Pyongyang newspaper reported on November 19 that North Korea has a 15-year development plan to build a socialist powerhouse by 2035. The plan consists of three five-year phases, with the second stage set to begin at a ruling party congress early next year. Leader Kim Jong-un emphasized this 15-year struggle in a letter to a youth association shortly after the 2021 party congress.
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Comedian Bill Maher suggested on his HBO show that New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, represents the future of the Republican Party rather than the Democrats. He argued that Mamdani's policies could fuel Republican gains by alienating moderate voters. Maher highlighted historical failures of socialism to underscore his point.