Category: Socialism (Theory and Philosophy)

Eon Huntley, the Democratic Socialist Running for Office While Working at Bergdorf

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For Eon Huntley, who won his primary in New York in June, good clothes and populist policies go together.
Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Three primaries for the House and the Senate on Tuesday pose a fresh test for the left, this time in a conservative-leaning state where socialism is often seen as a dirty word.
How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
Can Democratic Socialists Agree on Anything? They Say That’s Not the Point.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
At a national summit of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.
Democratic Socialists Celebrate Mayor Mamdani With a Rave in Brooklyn

Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.
Zohran Mamdani and the Rise of American Socialism

Zohran Mamdani’s victory brings new life to the Democratic Socialists of America, an organization that has had its ups and downs.
Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Says He Has Reached Out to Zohran Mamdani

The banking giant’s C.E.O. said he wanted to keep lines of communication open with the mayor-elect of New York.
Wall Street Laments Mamdani’s Victory and Plots Its Next Move

Many financiers are vowing to play nice with Zohran Mamdani, but some are already thinking about how they will blunt the mayor-elect’s most liberal initiatives.
Who Are the ‘Cool Girls for Capitalism,’ the Group Supporting Cuomo?

“Hot girls” have rallied around Zohran Mamdani. “Cool girls” are backing his opponent Andrew Cuomo, and celebrating capitalism.
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing

Many Democrats and activists are rallying to defend diversity programs, but others say they distract from deeper efforts to address inequality.
Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words

Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.
Why What We Thought About the Global Economy Is No Longer True

While the world’s eyes were on the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and China, the paths to prosperity and shared interests have grown murkier.