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Reader Comments: Rape Culture and the Cornell Seven; Dilemmas of Socialist Governance of a Capitalist State; Measles; Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on the Third Anniversary of October 7; Hands Off Cuba - Let Cuba Live Virtual Event; more

Mamdani’s campaign may have accomplished something more fundamental than moving policy debate to the left. It began to democratize the means of electoral production. The campaign put money, technology, and expertise in the service of organized people

Socialists aren’t anywhere near powerful enough to overcome capitalism, but are now a force to be reckoned with in mass politics. This opportunity requires wrestling with the challenges of governing under capitalism rather than relying on old dogmas

One of the under-sung trends of the political cycle is the way Trumpian disregard for farm country has inspired workers in the industry to run for office.

Comparing a ‘science crash’ 40 years ago to today

Progressive political candidates in 2026 are doing more than just trying to win an election. Sometimes politicians only think of how volunteers can serve the campaign, but that’s an ineffective view to building power.

In a field whose research methods can at times diverge from standard and approved methods in other academic areas, what are the legitimate ethical limits, especially with respect to cultivation of insider sources and source compensation?

This generation does not trust parties, leaders, or institutions. It also votes, boycotts, protests, organizes online, quits jobs, channels its anger through digital platforms. Most importantly, it can turn everyday life into a political battleground

If the economy is the issue, he can win Michigan in November. El-Sayed's overriding message has to be that his election will help end Trump’s disastrous control of the economy. Halley Stevens concession and endorsement; Mallory McMorrow endorsement.

Peru has been home to the world’s most ambitious experiments in participatory democracy. American progressive and democratic socialist mayors should look to them for both inspiration and warning.