US EditionZohran Mamdani's Call for Warm 'Collectivism' Is Dead on Arrival
Zohran Mamdani vowed to govern as a democratic socialist, emphasizing collectivism over rugged individualism and appealing to diverse voters, including former Trump supporters.
- On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor by Senator Bernie Sanders, taking the midnight legal oath and holding an afternoon public ceremony, declaring, `I was elected as a democratic socialist, and I will govern as a democratic socialist.`
- Mamdani said many voters felt betrayed by the political establishment, linking his win to support from Hillside Avenue and Fordham Road voters and invoking Martin Luther King Jr.'s critique of 'socialism for the rich.'
- Mamdani contrasted 'rugged individualism' with 'collectivism,' saying 'We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism,' to draw New York City communities closer together.
- Right-Wing media outlets and House Republicans denounced Mamdani's rhetoric, with the official X account stating 'Communism has to be defeated before there’s nothing left to save,' and Matt Taibbi called it 'Stalinist.'
- The provocative phrasing has national reach, prompting debate across the political spectrum, as Mamdani pledged his administration will meet residents' needs and reflect their hopes transparently.
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Zohran Mamdani's call for warm 'collectivism' is dead on arrival
The day before the Trump administration captured and extradited Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, many on the right (including yours truly) had a field day mocking something the newly minted mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, said during his inaugural…
As New York's mayor, Zohran Mamdani focuses on left-wing issues and, among other things, wants to strengthen tenants' rights. He criticizes the attack on Venezuela as an act of war contrary to international law.
Assam’s Eri Silk Featured at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Swearing-In
UKHRUL: Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City on Thursday (January 1). As he took the oath at an abandoned subway station beneath City Hall, dressed in a black coat and trousers, a subtle detail stood out — a hint of gold embroidered on his tie, crafted from Assam’s Eri silk. […]
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