Mayor to Mayor: A Conversation Between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani Mayor to Mayor: A Conversation Between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani
When the senator came to New York in early September, he had a few spare minutes to talk municipal politics and governance with one of his biggest fans, Zohran Mamdani.
Sep 17, 2025 / Q&A / Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders
Beware the Centrist Dweebs Trying to Ape Zohran Mamdani Beware the Centrist Dweebs Trying to Ape Zohran Mamdani
All over the country, young Democratic candidates are running seemingly Mamdani-style campaigns. But check the fine print.
Sep 16, 2025 / Aaron Narraph Fernando
Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Battle. Here’s How He Can Win the War. Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Battle. Here’s How He Can Win the War.
Winning in November isn’t enough. A Mayor Mamdani will need a mass movement behind him to overcome an establishment that wants to crush him.
Aug 28, 2025 / Eric Blanc, Emily Lemmerman, and Wen Zhuang
Is This the Decade of the Youth Vote? Is This the Decade of the Youth Vote?
Young voters showed up for Zohran Mamdani. They could reshape American politics elsewhere, too.
Aug 11, 2025 / Tisya Mavuram
New Yorkers Aren’t About to Elect a Mayor Who Makes Common Cause With Donald Trump New Yorkers Aren’t About to Elect a Mayor Who Makes Common Cause With Donald Trump
Amid reports that Cuomo is consulting with Trump and telling business leaders he doesn’t want a fight with the president, Zohran Mamdani sees a “betrayal of the city.”
Aug 8, 2025 / John Nichols
Democrats: Let’s Get Our Shit Together! Democrats: Let’s Get Our Shit Together!
Or, to put it another way: Stop helping Republicans and back people like Zohran Mamdani. Now!
Aug 1, 2025 / Justin Brannan
Zohran Mamdani Must Confront the NYPD. Here's What He Can Do. Zohran Mamdani Must Confront the NYPD. Here's What He Can Do.
No single issue will be more challenging for a Mayor Mamdani than policing. But there are concrete steps he can take to reform the NYPD and curb its culture of impunity.
Jul 24, 2025 / Alex S. Vitale
How Zohran Mamdani Should Govern How Zohran Mamdani Should Govern
Running New York City is brutal. But if he wins in November, there are key lessons from past mayors that Mamdani should learn from.
Jul 21, 2025 / Waleed Shahid
Zohran Mamdani Is Making History. When Will Top Democrats Catch On? Zohran Mamdani Is Making History. When Will Top Democrats Catch On?
Mamdani won a record-setting primary victory, and unions, grassroots Democratic groups, and savvy elected officials are rushing to back him. Now it’s the establishment’s turn.
Jul 11, 2025 / John Nichols
New Yorkers Aren’t Afraid of a Democratic Socialist Mayor New Yorkers Aren’t Afraid of a Democratic Socialist Mayor
Andrew Cuomo's allies spent a fortune shouting that Zohran Mamdani is a socialist. Result? A Mamdani landslide in the Democratic primary.
Jul 2, 2025 / John Nichols