Tag Archives: Zohran Mamdani

A profound and sort of shattering observation about political heroes

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Naomi

It is surely no accident that many of the twentieth century’s most beloved liberation heroes are men like [Martin Luther] King and [Mohandas] Gandhi, who retain their unsullied reputations in part because they never had to govern. –From “Pan-Africanism and … Continue reading →

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What about Mamdani’s markets in NYC food deserts?

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Naomi

I’ve seen bizarre remarks about this really really good idea which would provide underserved NYC neighborhoods with food markets at a lower cost than supermarkets. A lower cost because the City would own or rent the space and invite vendors … Continue reading →

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Daily News readers weigh in on Mamdani

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Naomi

I knew a post-primary read of the Daily News’s Voice of the People (letters to the editor) would be fun. And it was. Ed, from Ridgewood, NJ, says that Trump had a great week bombing and the Democrats had a … Continue reading →

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