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How Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win could change New York politics, 2026 elections

Mamdani, a democratic socialist in the state Assembly, will become New York City's first Muslim mayor and its first mayor of South Asian descent. Read More

Three questions for 2026: From the Politics Desk

The proposal was the idea of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. He shopped it around to Democratic senators before it was rolled out and spoke ... Read More

Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting wars: From the Politics Desk

But for now, Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting battle as they set their sights on reclaiming the House majority in 2026. Read More

Zohran Mamdani campaigned on free buses in New York City. The governor is pumping the brakes.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the transit system relies on bus and subway fares and that she "cannot set forth a plan right now" to change that. Read More

Mamdani Victory Speech: Politics Is Now Something We Do, Not Something Done To Us

"New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, in his victory speech, celebrated the fall of the Cuomo political dynasty and promised to usher in a new generation of change. NEW YORK CITY MAYOR-ELECT ... Read More

This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party

Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future. Read More

Understanding the Direction of NYC Politics Today

The political landscape in NYC is evolving rapidly, with major implications for residents and governance. This report explores key trends, policy debates, and potential outcomes for the city. Read More

New Orleans council dismissed a housing board member. Critics call it 'political retribution'

Sparking accusations of revenge politics, the New Orleans City Council on Thursday removed a prominent housing advocate from an advisory panel, weeks after her organization blasted some council ... Read More

Seattle’s surprise pick for mayor echoes the city’s socialist past

Two Seattle mayors, who both practiced socialist politics, are elected a century apart. How much has actually changed? Read More

What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

But either way – responding to crisis or finding a public change of heart – is a reminder that voters are the ultimate arbiters in a functioning democracy. Today, as in late-19th-century America, ... Read More