Zohran Mamdani ignites backlash by selecting radical who admired infamous cop-killer Assata Shakur for education transition team
New Appointment Sparks Controversy Zoran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor from the Socialist party, has made a controversial decision by appointing Zakiyya Shaakir-Ansari, a known admirer of infamous police killer Assata Shakur, as an advisor on public school matters, according to reports. Shaakir-Ansari, who serves as the co-executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education—a […]
Assata Shakur and six others: A collection of America’s leftist heroes
Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, discussions about his legacy in the liberal media continue. One has to wonder—did his frequent invitations for college students to engage in public discussions really harm democracy? Measuring “hate” might seem inevitable when it ventures into rational debate. However, when it manifests as […]
Assata Shakur’s disturbing legacy shaped today’s leftist extremists.
As President Donald Trump and his administration tackle recent leftist violence, it serves as a reminder of the repercussions when those who commit political crimes slip through the cracks of justice. Joanne Chesimard, widely known as Assata Shakur, evaded the law for years. She died on Thursday at 78, living the last years of her […]
Mamdani refuses to reject DSA’s tribute to cop-killer Assata Shakur
The leading candidate for mayor, Zoran Mamdani, hesitated to outright dismiss the admiration expressed for fugitive police officer Assata Shakur by some of his democratic socialist peers. The progressive politician faced backlash after a controversial statement was shared online regarding Shakur, formerly known as Joanne Deborah Chesimado. Shakur escaped from prison while serving a life […]
Chicago Teachers Union Recognizes Cop Killer Assata Shakur
The Chicago Teachers Union, known for its progressive stance, honors women who were convicted of killing police officers in the 1970s. On Friday, a social media update from the union featured an image of Assata Shakur, originally named Joan Deborah Chesimard, dubbing her a “revolutionary fighter.” “We acknowledge the power of those who have gone […]
Cuban authorities confirm the death of Assata Shakur, Tupac’s godmother who escaped from prison and moved to Cuba after being convicted of killing a police officer, at 78.
Assata Shakur: A Complex Legacy Assata Shakur, associated with the Black Liberation Army, reportedly passed away in Cuba in 1979 after escaping from prison. At the time of her death, she was 78 years old. Known for her conviction in the 1973 killing of New Jersey police officer Werner Forster, her story is both tragic […]
Rep. D’Esposito calls on House to condemn cop killer Assata Shakur — and Rep. Jamaal Bowman who celebrated her
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Long Island Republican, introduced a House resolution this week condemning those who celebrate cop killer Assata Shakur and convicted Black Liberation Army extremists like “Squad” Rep. Jamal Bowman. submitted. Shakur’s real name was Joan Chesimard, and he was involved in several execution-style killings of New York City police officers in 1971 […]