Retiring Democratic Representative Nydia Velázquez criticizes Zohran Mamdani for supporting a DSA ally as her successor: ‘Creates divisions’
Velasquez Critiques Mayor Over Candidate Support Retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez (D-N.Y.) has voiced strong criticism against Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who was once seen as a progressive ally, for backing another Democratic Socialist to take her place instead of choosing his own successor. The situation escalated on Thursday when Velasquez announced her endorsement of Brooklyn Borough […]
DSA leaders present Venezuela as a socialist paradise to young Americans, overlooking Maduro’s human rights violations.
This week, Mayor Mamdani’s Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) allies praised Venezuela as a model socialist society, despite the ongoing issues of poverty, violence, and drug trafficking under President Nicolás Maduro’s rule. In a video conference attended by about 1,400 people, he proclaimed, “Keep your hands off Venezuela!” Officials described a nation where living conditions […]
Zohran Mamdani supports a crucial DSA partner in the New York House election
Mayor Endorses Claire Valdez for Congressional Seat On Friday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani officially backed Claire Valdez, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, to take over for the retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez in New York’s 7th Congressional District. Valdez, who is currently a state lawmaker from Queens and has a background in union organizing, […]
DSA quickly comes to the aid of Zohran Mamdani’s progressive NYC tenant supporter
Support for Mayor Mamdani’s Tenant Advocate Amid Controversy Supporters of Mayor Zoran Mamdani have rallied around Shea Weaver, the new director of the Mayor’s Office for Tenant Protection, as she faces criticism for her past remarks targeting the real estate sector. Some allies, including members of the Democratic Socialists of America, argue that New York […]
DSA calls for the release of Nicolás Maduro following the operation in Venezuela
Democratic Socialists Condemn U.S. Actions Against Maduro The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest socialist group in the country, has publicly condemned the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. They are demanding that Maduro and his wife, who faces criminal charges in the U.S., be reinstated to power. In a statement, they described […]
Mayor Mamdani’s allies in DSA call for Trump to free Nicolas Maduro.
Feathered Socialists Unite The Democratic Socialists of America, aligned with New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani, are advocating for the reinstatement of Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan president. They recently released a detailed statement urging the return of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, to Venezuela. The DSA is also actively promoting a “Hands Off Venezuela” […]
Mayor Mamdani appoints veteran DSA organizer to lead new outreach division in NYC to engage the supporter community.
New Public Engagement Officer Appointed by Mayor Mamdani Mayor Zoran Mamdani took a significant step on Friday, appointing a veteran Democratic Socialists of America member to infuse the group’s grassroots strategy into City Hall. He issued an executive order to establish a “Public Engagement Officer” role and assigned Tasha Van Auken, who had previously served […]
NYC DSA leaders prepared to fight for Zohran Mamdani against ‘corrupt’ Albany
Day One for the New Mayor It’s only the first day! Allies of Zoran Mamdani in the Democratic Socialist Party of America are gearing up to be fierce advocates for the new mayor, ready to take on the “corrupt Albany establishment” to move his ambitious agenda forward. “Zoran’s initiatives demand fighters in Albany, hence our […]
Zohran Mamdani’s team features a DSA organizer who supported those tearing down posters of Israeli hostages.
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani’s inaugural committee features a leader from the Democratic Socialist Party of America (DSA) who previously referred to two women, captured while taking down Israeli hostage posters, as “heroes.” DSA election organizer Álvaro Lopez reacted to a November 2023 post on X about a cover story in the Post, criticizing anyone who disagreed […]
Zohran Mamdani clarifies he is not leaving DSA despite anger from the far-left over his lack of endorsements in House races: ‘Proud member’
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani addressed concerns on Thursday regarding his affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). He faced backlash from far-left factions due to his endorsement of City Comptroller Brad Lander in the upcoming Democratic primary for the NY-10 district. Mamdani, facing criticism from within DSA, reaffirmed his commitment to the group, particularly highlighting […]