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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 15 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Won’t Save New York—But He Can Help New York Save Itself

Zohran Mamdani won’t save NYC—but he might help it save itself. His campaign opened the door to an ongoing collaboration between elected leadership and ordinary people. If we organize ourselves as durable, visible communities, we can turn shared values into lasting power.





seizethemeans.communitarium.or
Molly White
@molly0xfff@hachyderm.io  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

I’m watching closely to see if crypto money will enter the NYC mayoral race, where crypto (and other) billionaires have been reacting with horror at Mamdani’s win.

#crypto #cryptocurrency#USpolitics#USpol

While Mamdani has not expressed an opinion on crypto, his upcoming opponents have. Incumbent mayor Eric Adams, elected as a Democrat but running for re-election as an Independent, recently appeared at the Bitcoin Conference to reinforce his title of “bitcoin mayor” and suggest that New York City issue bitcoin-backed municipal bonds (an idea that was quickly swatted down by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, who was also a candidate in the Democratic primary, coming in third place after cross-endorsing Mamdani) [I85]. Mamdani’s closest opponent in the primary who will now also be running as an Independent candidate in the general election, former New York governor and alleged sex pest Andrew Cuomo, advised crypto exchange OKX after resigning as governor in 2021, when the company faced criminal charges that would ultimately land them more than $500 million in penalties.2425 And the Republican contender, perennial candidate Curtis Sliwa, tweeted during his 2021 campaign that he would “make NYC the most cryptocurrency-friendly city in the nation” by allowing property taxes to be paid in crypto, installing more crypto ATMs, and encouraging businesses to accept crypto.26 (That said, he also later criticized Adams for spending too much time with “crypto profiteers”, “crypto currency pirates”, and “crypto monsters”.2728) Tyler Winklevoss, one of the twin billionaires behind the Gemini crypto exchange who contributed millions of dollars to political campaigns in 2024, seems to be at least
While Mamdani has not expressed an opinion on crypto, his upcoming opponents have. Incumbent mayor Eric Adams, elected as a Democrat but running for re-election as an Independent, recently appeared at the Bitcoin Conference to reinforce his title of “bitcoin mayor” and suggest that New York City issue bitcoin-backed municipal bonds (an idea that was quickly swatted down by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, who was also a candidate in the Democratic primary, coming in third place after cross-endorsing Mamdani) [I85]. Mamdani’s closest opponent in the primary who will now also be running as an Independent candidate in the general election, former New York governor and alleged sex pest Andrew Cuomo, advised crypto exchange OKX after resigning as governor in 2021, when the company faced criminal charges that would ultimately land them more than $500 million in penalties.2425 And the Republican contender, perennial candidate Curtis Sliwa, tweeted during his 2021 campaign that he would “make NYC the most cryptocurrency-friendly city in the nation” by allowing property taxes to be paid in crypto, installing more crypto ATMs, and encouraging businesses to accept crypto.26 (That said, he also later criticized Adams for spending too much time with “crypto profiteers”, “crypto currency pirates”, and “crypto monsters”.2728) Tyler Winklevoss, one of the twin billionaires behind the Gemini crypto exchange who contributed millions of dollars to political campaigns in 2024, seems to be at least
While Mamdani has not expressed an opinion on crypto, his upcoming opponents have. Incumbent mayor Eric Adams, elected as a Democrat but running for re-election as an Independent, recently appeared at the Bitcoin Conference to reinforce his title of “bitcoin mayor” and suggest that New York City issue bitcoin-backed municipal bonds (an idea that was quickly swatted down by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, who was also a candidate in the Democratic primary, coming in third place after cross-endorsing Mamdani) [I85]. Mamdani’s closest opponent in the primary who will now also be running as an Independent candidate in the general election, former New York governor and alleged sex pest Andrew Cuomo, advised crypto exchange OKX after resigning as governor in 2021, when the company faced criminal charges that would ultimately land them more than $500 million in penalties.2425 And the Republican contender, perennial candidate Curtis Sliwa, tweeted during his 2021 campaign that he would “make NYC the most cryptocurrency-friendly city in the nation” by allowing property taxes to be paid in crypto, installing more crypto ATMs, and encouraging businesses to accept crypto.26 (That said, he also later criticized Adams for spending too much time with “crypto profiteers”, “crypto currency pirates”, and “crypto monsters”.2728) Tyler Winklevoss, one of the twin billionaires behind the Gemini crypto exchange who contributed millions of dollars to political campaigns in 2024, seems to be at least
Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York mayoral primary is already making crypto billionaires sweat, and it’s making me wonder if the crypto lobby will pile some of their cash into the city’s general election later this year. Trump “Crypto & AI Czar” David Sacks reposted a clip of Mamdani expressing his opinion that “I don’t think we should have billionaires”, tweeting: “Wake up, Silicon Valley. This is the future of the Democrat Party. Communism has defeated liberalism. Even Bill Clinton has bent the knee. You basically have two choices now: Get on board with MAGA or prepare to be on Mamdani’s dinner menu.”23
Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York mayoral primary is already making crypto billionaires sweat, and it’s making me wonder if the crypto lobby will pile some of their cash into the city’s general election later this year. Trump “Crypto & AI Czar” David Sacks reposted a clip of Mamdani expressing his opinion that “I don’t think we should have billionaires”, tweeting: “Wake up, Silicon Valley. This is the future of the Democrat Party. Communism has defeated liberalism. Even Bill Clinton has bent the knee. You basically have two choices now: Get on board with MAGA or prepare to be on Mamdani’s dinner menu.”23
Zohran Mamdani’s win in the New York mayoral primary is already making crypto billionaires sweat, and it’s making me wonder if the crypto lobby will pile some of their cash into the city’s general election later this year. Trump “Crypto & AI Czar” David Sacks reposted a clip of Mamdani expressing his opinion that “I don’t think we should have billionaires”, tweeting: “Wake up, Silicon Valley. This is the future of the Democrat Party. Communism has defeated liberalism. Even Bill Clinton has bent the knee. You basically have two choices now: Get on board with MAGA or prepare to be on Mamdani’s dinner menu.”23
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@cryptadamist@universeodon.com  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago
@molly0xfff crypto money is already a big part of the NYC mayor's race. where do you think eric adams gets his money from? (hint: it's brock pierce)

https://cryptadamus.substack.com/p/eric-adams-yet-another-crypto-success

#crypto #ericadams #nyc#Nypol #ny
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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

MAGA Is Losing Its Mind Over Zohran Mamdani Eating With His Hands

This sort of response doesn't need any commentary from me; it speaks for itself.
I find it hard to believe that even the people who issue this stuff believe it will convince voters not to vote for but I'm not sure they understand how likely it is *diminish* the support for 's opponents.

newrepublic.com/post/197538/ma
MusiqueNow :pride: ✡️ 🇵🇸 :anarchismhebrew:
@MusiqueNow@todon.eu  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
@baslow

A #MustWatchVideo

#NYC#NY#NewYorkCity#NewYork

#ZohranForMayor

Take seriously these immature but dangerous pathological fascist dystopians!!! These people are SICK!

There are more of us than them. Not only in #NY, but across the U.S. and beyond its borders.

It's up to #PeoplePower, #InternationalPeoplePower, #humanrights #lawyers, #protests, #boycotts, etc to stop this bullshit!

#FascistUSA
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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

and Black New York

"The most important thing for you to take from this episode is: Don't underestimate the degradation of the black political communication infrastructure."

Argues that low-income Black voters make their choices in a "political information desert" imposed by hegemonic liberal forces.

If true (and I think it is) I hope finds a way to address this.



youtube.com/watch?v=WMruWHXhjG
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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago
#NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Endorses #MamdaniForMayorNYC

"As an elected leader Assemblymember Mamdani has shown a deep and genuine commitment and connection to working families and communities across all boroughs. He understands the need to rein in the costs of living, preserve affordability, and fight for policies that protect the right to organize, invest in union jobs, and ensure growth doesn’t come at the expense of workers."

#ZohranMamdani
https://nycclc.org/news/new-york-city-central-labor-council-afl-cio-endorses

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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

How #ZohranMamdani Can Succeed as Mayor

"although Mamdani will be the mayor if he wins in November, he will need to think like an organizer. Each major policy issue requires a campaign — with a core base, allies, and opposition targets (such as rent-gouging landlords and predatory banks). He can’t win these fights without grassroots support and mobilization."

#MamdaniForMayorNYC
#UnderstandMamdani
#NYC

https://jacobin.com/2025/06/mamdani-mayor-socialism-nyc-strategy
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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

Zohran Mamdani on his run for NYC mayor, taxing the rich and tackling hate head-on

"you said that you didn't believe that billionaires had the right to exist. What does that mean?"
"I was speaking about the stark nature of income inequality in this city and in this country, and ultimately, I think the better question is whether working people have the right to exist"

#MamdaniForMayorNYC
#ZohranMamdani
#UnderstandMamdani
#NYC

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/01/nx-s1-5449040/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayoral-candidate
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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

A Better New York is Possible

New York City DSA Zoom call discussing
- their evolution
- how they helped #MamdaniForMayorNYC win the Democratic primary for mayor of #NYC
- a breakdown of stats from the race
- the victory of Alexa Avilés, DSA member, in her race for NYC Council
- what lies ahead

#UnderstandMamdani
#ZohranMamdani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpm6cMV4zWs
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@baslow@social.coop  ·  activity timestamp 7 days ago

How Socialists Solved The Housing Crisis

Four years ago NY State Assemblyperson #ZohranMamdani made this video for the Gravel Institute (before it folded) which, today, is a fascinating watch.
See if you can find it's relevance to the campaign which just won him the Democratic candidacy for mayor of #NYC.

#MamdaniForMayorNYC
#UnderstandMamdani

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVuCZMLeWko