New poll finds ICE is viewed more favorably than socialism. But both are underwater with voters heading into the midterms Only 21% of voters view socialism positively We Got This Covered · Sep 21
‘Brown men are fearless, funny and sexy’: Salman Toor on clubbing, queerness and New York’s Muslim moment Toor’s electrifying pictures have made him a global star – and he’s even painted Zohran Mamdani. As the artist hits London’s prestigious Courtauld Gallery, he talks about Manet, mullahs and the mayor The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Germany: The Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the CDU suffering heavy losses in both elections. Euronews · Sep 21
Trump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly gathers US President Trump will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He is scheduled to meet with leaders from Ukraine and the United Kingdom. The US President will also address the General Assembly on global issues. Discussions will likely include the ongoing conflict with Iran and its implications.… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Trump, Mamdani plan to meet in New York during president's upcoming UN visit US President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They will discuss issues affecting the city and its residents. This meeting follows a cordial first encounter after Mamdani's election. Trump had previously criticized Mamdani during the 2025 campaign. Mamdani presented Trump with a mock newspaper front page… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Trump to meet NYC Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion during NYC visit for UNGA President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday. The meeting will focus on issues affecting New York City and its residents. This encounter occurs as New York hosts nearly 130 world leaders for the UN General Assembly. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are… The Times of India · Sep 20
Trump to meet with Mayor Mamdani in New York City ahead of UN General Assembly While confirming the meeting, the White House declined to provide additional details The Independent UK · Sep 20
Netanyahu Heads to New York After Mamdani Pledged To Arrest Him, NYC Mayor Now Told To Fix Potholes Instead Benjamin Netanyahu's planned New York visit is putting Zohran Mamdani's local-government agenda under scrutiny as protests, security concerns and criticism over Israel take centre stage. International Business Times UK · Sep 19
The Gates Foundation is spending $400 million on AI in schools. Teachers warn it could 'end up widening' the divide it's meant to close “AI can support teacher expertise, but it cannot replace it,” one educator told Fortune. Fortune · Sep 19
Your Green Card Case Just Got a Lot Harder to Predict. Here's What Changed Today A broader "public charge" test for green cards starts today. See what counts against applicants now, who's exempt, and where a 22-state suit stands. Latin Times · Sep 19
Mamdani fills in NYC’s 200,000th pothole after pledging ‘blitz’ New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has marked the repair of the city’s 200,000th pothole of the year on Troutman Street in Bushwick. The Independent UK · Sep 18
Best Credit in the World Plus: Rent freeze setback, AI misalignment, Bolshevik ridiculousness, and more... Reason · Sep 17
The story of Little Italy’s Feast of San Gennaro is the story of how Italian immigrants became American For two weeks in September, everyone wants to be Italian – at least judging by the crowds at the annual Feast of San Gennaro in New York City’s Little Italy. The Conversation · Sep 17
Texas Observer · Sep 16 Can We Survive Naomi Klein’s Depiction of ‘End Times Fascism’? Klein and co-author Astra Taylor’s new book is too bleak and unfocused for our shameless and sharp-edged political moment.
The Times of India · Sep 15 NYC agrees to $60M settlement with owners of 64 seized properties; Zohran Mamdani plans TPT revival New York City has agreed to pay $60 million to owners of 64 properties seized under its Third Party Transfer program over unpaid taxes and other debts. The settlement follows a class-action lawsuit alleging owners were denied proper compensation. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is now considering reviving the controversial program…
Texas Observer · Sep 15 Free Tickets, Familiar Jokes, and an Unsettled Party Grasping for Unity—and a Fight At the unusual midterm convention, Republicans pleaded with voters not to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
International Business Times UK · Sep 15 Mamdani Fights Trump Rule as 'Fake News' Claim Emerges Over Viral 9/11 Ceremony Clip New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is challenging the Trump administration's expanded public-charge rule, while a separate dispute continues over footage from a 9/11 commemoration ceremony.
The Guardian - US · Sep 15 Opposition to Mamdani’s 9/11 remembrance was painful to witness A petition against the mayor’s presence reeked of Islamophobia – and ran counter to the sense of togetherness that followed the attacks
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Mamdani Says Trump's Green Card Rule Could Drive Immigrant Families off Medicaid New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of states and cities are suing to block a Trump administration rule that expands which benefits may affect green card decisions.
The Guardian - US · Sep 14 States and cities sue Trump administration over policy restricting green card benefits The policy allows immigration officers the authority to deny green cards to those using public benefits
We Got This Covered · Sep 14 Trump slams Mamdani and AOC for smiling during 9/11 tribute, but a former aide to ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani says the video was taken out of context Other GOP members have also criticized the duo.
Reason · Sep 14 Brickbat: Keeping the Peace Immigrant-owned small businesses in East Harlem that spoke out against Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for city-owned supermarkets say they are suddenly… The post Brickbat: Keeping the Peace appeared first on Reason Magazine.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 The US right still paints Muslims as the ‘enemy’. But they are fighting for a brighter future for Americans Progressive politicians such as Zohran Mamdani offer answers to the bitter post-9/11 legacy of failures at home and abroad, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Tucker Carlson backs Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race Mike Rogers is ‘unfit to serve’, right-wing commentator writes, after wave of Islamophobic abuse against El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani over 9/11