Here's Where Groceries Cost More (and Less) over the Past Year

Voters loved the socialist slogans. Now comes the fine print.

Zohran Mamdani’s surprise victory over Andrew Cuomo in last week’s New York City Democratic mayoral primary catapulted a full-bodied Democratic Socialist program onto the national marquee. In his midnight speech, he claimed, “A life of dignity should not be reserved for a fortunate few.” His win marks Gotham’s sharpest left turn in a generation — and that’s saying something.The recipients of his promise are slated to receive an economic makeover…

Zohran Mamdani calls himself a democratic socialist. Here’s what that means.

The 33-year-old candidate clinched the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York on Tuesday.

Here's where groceries cost more (and less) over the past year

After shaking up the 2024 presidential race, grocery prices are once again making headlines, this time in New York City's mayoral contest. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist who declared victory last week in the city's ranked choice Democratic primary, has vowed to build "city-owned grocery stores" focused on "keeping prices low, not making a profit." Mamdani argues that "without having to pay rent or property taxes, they will re…

Zohran Mamdani belongs to the Democratic Socialists of America, a leading critic of Israel. Here’s what to know

(JTA) — It was a Jewish politician, Bernie Sanders, whose surprisingly strong showing in the 2016 presidential primaries brought the Democratic Socialists of America to prominence. Although not a member of the group, Sanders identifies as a “democratic socialist.” The DSA endorsed him, and his candidacy inspired a surge in membership. Nine years later, the DSA has endorsed another rising progressive star, and this time he is a member: Zohran Mam…

Another Consequence of a Mamdani Candidacy: Democratic Socialists of America Membership Is Soaring

Democratic Socialists of America membership surges following Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary win.