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Charm City Circulator bus. Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

Free buses can be a reality — just look at Maryland

by Alexis Goldstein December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses is not a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, made its buses free this year.

Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere on November 05, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

Elite media to Mamdani: Drop everything that made you successful and act more like a generic Democrat

by Adam Johnson November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

New Yorkers celebrate as NY1 projects Zohran Mamdani winner in the mayoral election, at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden on November 4, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Jeremy Weine/Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

Mamdani’s home district ERUPTS after electoral victory announced

by Maximillian Alvarez November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a campaign rally at Forest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City on October 26, 2025. Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

Inequality Watch

Mainstream media tried to scare Mamdami voters with socialism—it didn’t work!

by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Yellow Cab driver-owner and NY Taxi Workers Alliance member Mouhamadou Aliyu (left) speaks with TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez (right) in downtown New York City on Nov. 3, 2025. Maximillian Alvarez/TRNN.

Politics and Movements: US

NYC taxi drivers remember that Mamdani didn’t forget them

by Maximillian Alvarez November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (C) speaks during a campaign event with New York City elected officials on November 1, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

NYC Voters want real change. They hope the next mayor can deliver it.

by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani waves during a campaign rally at Forest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City on October 26, 2025. New Yorkers will cast their votes for mayor on November 4, 2025. Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images.

Stories of Resistance

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is building a working-class movement in NYC

by Michael Fox October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Inequality Watch

CNN anchors shill for Cuomo as mainstream media attacks Mamdani again

by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Housing activists hold a rally to oppose New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) "Public Housing Preservation Trust" on the steps of City Hall on May 23, 2022 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Politics and Movements: US

NY state lawmakers seeking changes on housing bill after complaints from advocates

by Lauren Braithwaite May 19, 2023March 14, 2024