Minneapolis’s Omar Fateh on His Run for Mayor
What does democratic socialism mean to Omar Fateh, Minneapolis mayoral candidate? “It’s pretty clear cut: you want to take care of everyone.”
264 Articles by: Liza Featherstone
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Liza Featherstone is a columnist for Jacobin, a freelance journalist, and the author of Selling Women Short: The Landmark Battle for Workers’ Rights at Wal-Mart.
What Can We Do About Kathy Hochul?
Despite her anti-Trump posturing, New York governor Kathy Hochul is hardly a paragon of progressivism. But winning her over on at least some key issues is crucial for a socialist mayoralty’s success. Does the Left have any leverage over Hochul?
We Deserve Way, Way More Time Off
There is much more to life than work. We all have families, friends, and a beautiful world to enjoy. We need more time off to enjoy it.
The State of New York Has to Tax the Rich
New York City can’t fund many of the robust social programs that Zohran Mamdani has promised in his mayoral run without taxing the rich. And that taxation has to be done at the state level — against a governor who has so far refused to entertain it.
Zionist McCarthyism Comes for CUNY
Not content to torment the Ivy League, Republicans are seeking authoritarian control over working-class public universities like the City University of New York. The latest salvo: allegedly firing four adjuncts for their support of Palestine.
All the Worst People Are Losing It Over Zohran Mamdani’s Win
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral primary last month has resulted in absolute meltdowns from billionaires, genocide supporters, and other assorted defenders of the status quo. Let’s pause for a moment to enjoy them.
At a Bleak Political Moment, Zohran Mamdani Offers Hope
Zohran Mamdani’s victory last night was a straightforward triumph of people over money, the kind that capitalist elites try so hard to convince us is impossible.
Zohran Mamdani’s Messaging Machine Is a Model to Emulate
New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has clearly learned from other effective communicators like Bernie Sanders how to use online media to spread popular left-wing ideas. Mamdani’s approach is a model for other insurgent candidates.
Zohran Mamdani’s Canvassing Operation Is What Democracy Looks Like
The kind of mass volunteer door-knocking operation that New York City mayoral campaign for Zohran Mamdani has built is the way to fight rising authoritarianism and the erosion of democracy.
A “Working-Class” GOP Would Not Be Cutting Medicaid
Whatever their “pro-worker” bluster, the Republican Party’s budget of Medicaid cuts and tax breaks for the wealthy shows the GOP is still the party of sadistic oligarchs, not populists.
Zohran Mamdani Is Laser-Focused on an Affordable New York
With local and national elites indifferent to working-class struggles over the costs of housing, childcare, groceries, and more, socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is finding success by putting affordability at the heart of his campaign.
Zohran Mamdani Is Breaking Through
The 33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani’s laser focus on affordability, smart media strategy, and undeniable charisma have made him a serious challenger for New York City mayor — and a likely fixture in New York politics for a long time to come.
“Stop the Oligarchs” Is a Winning Message
Americans do not like billionaires throwing their endless money around to buy off whoever and whatever they want. The anti-oligarch messaging pushed by Bernie Sanders against the Trump administration has deep resonance, and we need more of it.
Trump’s Cuts Are Unmaking American Greatness
Many of the programs Donald Trump and Elon Musk are slashing are great collective achievements of American society. Those programs show our incredible capacity to achieve a better country and world together.
The Democratic Opposition Should Look More Like Rep. Al Green
In interrupting Donald Trump’s speech to Congress, Rep. Al Green showed more vigor in opposing the president’s undemocratic, anti-worker agenda than any other act since Inauguration Day. Democrats should emulate Green, not censure him.
Democratic Party Leaders Are Asleep at the Wheel
Despite the organizing of thousands of federal workers and a growing grassroots opposition to Donald Trump, the Democratic Party leadership refuses to offer any serious opposition to a billionaire coup.
Finally, a Trump Opposition?
Up against a far worse assault on government and the basic components of democracy than in 2017, an opposition force to Donald Trump and Elon Musk may be cohering.
Faiz Shakir Wants to Bring Workers Back to the Democrats
Former Bernie Sanders campaign chair Faiz Shakir is running an insurgent campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee, focused on bringing the working class back into the party’s fold. Jacobin spoke to him about it.
Solidarity Will See Us Through the Second Trump Term
Donald Trump’s return is a massive blow, but we can’t allow ourselves to wallow in despair. Getting through his second term will require more than therapy — it will require solidarity and action.
The Real War on Christmas Is a Class War Waged by Bosses
The War on Christmas isn’t fully a figment of Fox News’s imagination. But the villains are today’s capitalist Scrooges, relentlessly exploiting their workers with long hours and low wages through the holidays.