Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor marked a significant victory for tenant organizing, demonstrating the potential impact of bold housing demands at the polls.
The partnership between Zohran Mamdani and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander doesn't just showcase an unusual alliance. It provides a road map for Democrats, whose future success will require a different kind of politics than the left currently favors: one that sets aside purity tests and commits to building coalitions across ideological divides.
Mamdani opposes charter schools and vouchers based on the claim that they divert public resources, lack accountability and mainly benefit wealthier families at the expense of low-income students.
