Before he was a Senator, a candidate for President, and our greatest champion in the fight against oligarchy, Bernie Sanders was the four-term Mayor of Burlington, VT. I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.

For @thenation.com, I wrote about the trend of young Democratic candidates attempting to duplicate the aesthetics of the Zohran campaign, without the ideological foundation, economic populism, or authenticity that made it successful. www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Masked ICE agents pulled back from a raid in Rochester, N.Y. on Tuesday as about 100 protesters crowded the street outside the location shouting “shame” and “Gestapo." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...

I attended @demsocialists.bsky.social National Convention with @mhvdsa.bsky.social! DSA is the largest socialist org in the US with 80,000+ members. Our platform: tax the rich, union power, protect immigrants, free Palestine, Green New Deal, and guarantee healthcare, housing, and education to all.

Central Hudson is raising our energy bills for 3 years to fund millions in executive bonuses 🤬 Pressure from @mhvdsa.bsky.social and For the Many won a lower rate increase, but I join them to demand a public takeover! Sign to support the Hudson Valley Power Authority: actionnetwork.org/letters/hvpa/

Zohran didn't win by relying on standard turnout patterns. We had to fundamentally transform the Democratic electorate. I was part of a group of NYC-DSA members that applied lessons from our previous campaigns to design the “universe” of voters to talk to. Here's how we won 🧵

This month I joined a rally to save the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry, marched with 1199SEIU healthcare workers demanding a fair contract at The Grand in Poughkeepsie, spoke at a Good Trouble protest co-hosted by For the Many and @mhvdsa.bsky.social, and attended an Ulster-Dutchess WFP gathering 🏃

ICYMI: Our socialist-in-office was featured in @cityandstateny.bsky.social last week! Our chapter has never let its small size come in the way of big goals. Sarahana was a MHVDSA leader before she was a candidate, and there's so much more left to win. Read the article (& join DSA!) ➡️ bit.ly/3UnUbOJ

A month ago yesterday, PK Ward 8 said Yes to Atonna! I’m honored to be the Democratic nominee to represent the neighborhood where I grew up. My campaign mobilized 100+ volunteers to knock 3,000+ doors. Thank you to the voters for believing in me. I’ll fight every day to put Poughkeepsie over profit!

We have 666 members in good standing 😈 RSVP for an upcoming DSA 101: bit.ly/mhvdsa101s Join DSA: dsausa.org/join

It was a huge night of wins for DSA across NYS—nationally endorsed candidates (and SMCers!) @danielatonna.bsky.social and @jorgedefendini.bsky.social also won their Democratic primaries with ithacadsa.bsky.social and @mhvdsa.bsky.social, running as proud democratic socialists

In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.

Vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social #1 for NYC Mayor on 6/24. He’ll lift up working class New Yorkers! He will freeze the rent, make buses fast and free, implement universal childcare, tax the rich, and stand up to Trump. Join @socialists.nyc to organize and win! Polls are open Tuesday 6 AM to 9 PM.

I’m running a clean campaign for Poughkeepsie Ward 8. Sadly, my opponent (who ran for office as a Republican 6 times) is using Trumpian tactics to attack me. I’ll stay focused on the issues that matter to residents. Voters will reject negativity on 6/24 🗳️ danielforpk.com

I’m asking for your vote to be your Poughkeepsie Ward 8 Councilmember. As a community organizer, I helped pass a city law regulating short-term rentals like Airbnbs. As a candidate, I’ve mobilized 70 volunteers to knock 2000+ doors. Vote early June 14-22 or on 6/24 🗳️ danielforpk.com

We know what we have to do to save our city from Andrew Cuomo. We're cross endorsing 🤝 @bradlander.bsky.social

I’m honored to be endorsed by the Dutchess County Central Labor Council, CWA 1120, and my union @workersunitednynj.bsky.social in my campaign for Poughkeepsie Ward 8. I stood with labor to save our Social Security office, protect our Post Offices and win fair contracts. Solidarity! danielforpk.com

Advancing anti-trans legislation is advancing fascism. Fight for trans rights by sending a letter to your New York reps demanding they protect Trans Rights.

Our May Day BBQ in Kingston was a beautiful success! We shared food, sunshine, and great conversations between members new and old. ☀️ We’re building a strong, vibrant community here in MHVDSA, and we’re fundraising to keep it growing. ⬇️

This May Day, we hit the streets of Newburgh with Amazon workers, farmworkers, postal workers, teachers, and immigrant organizers, all rising up for justice on the job and in our communities.

Oh my god you want me to find "evidence" before putting someone in jail? Every time?? Do you have any idea how long that would take

🎉 It's official — our endorsed candidates @danielatonna.bsky.social and Giselle Martinez are officially on the ballot with over 600 petition signatures combined! Now, we're gearing up to WIN on June 24th.

Our campaign collected 262 signatures from Poughkeepsie Ward 8 voters (3.5 times the minimum to be on the ballot)! Our vision for a city that resists Trump, replaces lead pipes, repaves roads and protects tenants and homeowners is resonating. Come canvass: bit.ly/mhvdsacampaigns2025

We don’t want to go back to how things were—we want to go forward and rebuild our democracy. If your work is not unionized, learn how to unionize! If you haven’t talked to your neighbors, talk to them! If you haven’t joined an organization, join @demsocialists.bsky.social! #HandsOff

Nearly 400 students and recent graduates have seen their visas revoked by immigration officials in the weeks surrounding the arrest of Columbia alumnus Mahmoud Khalil, igniting concerns about students' First Amendment and immigration rights.

Last Wednesday, we won Good Cause in the the Town of Poughkeepsie—the largest municipality in the Mid-Hudson Valley where a third of the population is made up of renters! We won't stop until all tenants have the protections they deserve. Join the fight by reaching out to [email protected]! 🏡

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets yesterday for a nationwide demonstration against fascism.

I live in the city of Poughkeepsie Ward 8, which borders the town of Poughkeepsie. The city passed Good Cause Eviction tenant protections last year. Last night, the town passed it too! I was proud to play a leading role in both campaigns. Renters everywhere deserve rights! 🏘️

Every New Yorker deserves to be safe. Today, I’m announcing a plan to deliver exactly that. Our Department of Community Safety will implement evidence-based strategies that will prevent violence and crime before they occur. Learn more at zohranfornyc.com/safety

It may be doom and gloom on the news, but there is power brewing in the streets! Inspiring turnout in Newburgh yesterday as we joined @lettercarriers.bsky.social, @apwu.bsky.social & workers from all over to protect the USPS and fight against the attempted privatization of our government.

I'm proud to be endorsed by @nywfp.bsky.social, For the Many, @mhvdsa.bsky.social and @nypan1.bsky.social ahead of my Democratic primary in June! I have worked tirelessly to build the Left to defeat the fascist far-right. I am a member of these 4 orgs and many Poughkeepsie Ward 8 voters are as well.

Chuck is backed by $$$. We are backed by each other. Let’s build a way out of this nightmare. Join DSA & get involved 🌹 ➡️ MHVDSA.org/join

“Here’s my hope … after this election, when the Republican party expels the turd of Donald Trump, it will go back to being the old Republican party.” This is a delusional take based in wishful thinking, instead of objective reality.

ICE kidnapped Mahmoud Khalil, Schumer said he'll vote to advance the Trump/Musk funding bill, and Columbia University fired the union president. Decades are happening this week. Nobody is coming to save us. Join DSA, unionize your workplace, and protest in the streets! dsausa.org/join

We're almost halfway done with petitioning, and it's time to LOCK IN! 💪 Now is the time to stop doomscrolling and come out to knock doors and build bonds! We'll be in Poughkeepsie & Newburgh this weekend with our candidates @danielatonna.bsky.social & Giselle Martinez. RSVP: bit.ly/mhvdsacampai...

Socialists are leading the fight against fascism. If you see Republicans throwing the working class under the bus & the Dems failing to fight—now is the time to join DSA. We elect people who fight.

I marched against fascism with over 500 people on Poughkeepsie’s Walkway Over the Hudson! I’ll never stop fighting for immigrants, people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Palestinians. Trump/Musk want to divide the working class so they can get richer. We will resist!

This extreme escalation is an egregious violation of first amendment rights. Now is the moment to speak out and oppose this as fiercely and loudly as possible.

Orange, tabby, torties, and all cats agree- Vote @mhvdsa.bsky.social endorsed @danielatonna.bsky.social for Ward 8! We need ORGANIZERS IN OFFICE 📣🐈‍⬛

We had a blast collecting tons of signatures with our candidate Giselle Martinez last weekend!🚀 Newburgh’s Ward 1 residents were eager to talk to us about the issues that matter most to them, like clean water, beautiful public parks, and fare-free public transportation. 🚰🌳🚌

Join us this Saturday in Poughkeepsie for the BIG petitioning kickoff with @danielatonna.bsky.social! 💥 We'll be knocking doors, collecting signatures and building power in Poughkeepsie's Ward 8. Launch at 11am. Stick around for the social after! RSVP for address: bit.ly/mhvdsacampai...

Andrew Cuomo is running for Eric Adams’ second term: the same donors, the same agenda, the same chaos. But I believe New Yorkers are hungry for a different kind of politics—one that puts working people first.

With winter almost out the door, it’s everyone’s favorite season: petition season! 📋 Join us this Sunday as we take Poughkeepsie by storm and help @danielatonna.bsky.social get on the ballot for Ward 8. We’ll be collecting signatures & talking to neighbors. Stay for the social after!

We got 10 signatures on the first day of petitioning 📋 Our goal is collecting 150 signatures from registered Democrats in Poughkeepsie Ward 8 to ensure I’m on the ballot for the 6/24 primary. We will canvass every weekend, with socials afterwards! RSVP: linktr.ee/danielatonna

Fire Elon Musk, not federal workers! Yesterday we rallied in Newburgh in support of federal workers, who deliver our mail, keep our parks open, ensure we have safe food and water, and so much more.

Post 2/3 📢 We proudly endorse @danielatonna.bsky.social in his race to represent the City of Poughkeepsie’s 8th Ward! A longtime community organizer, Daniel has lead successful campaigns to improve the lives of all Poughkeepsie's residents. Sign up to volunteer on his website: danielforpk.com

🧵👀 In 2025, local offices are on the ballot! Our socialists-in-office have led the charge for affordable housing, expanding tenants’ rights, a ceasefire and arms embargo. We support candidates who will continue to fight for the needs of all working people in their communities.

Horrifying news out of upstate New York. Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota was found dead after being tortured for over a month and then finally murdered by a group of 5 people, including a teenager. www.whec.com/top-news/nys...

Happy Valentine’s Day! @leanna-aaa.bsky.social and I are on City & State NY’s political power couples list. She’s a caring partner, canvassing buddy, and my most trusted advisor. It’s impossible to imagine organizing or running for office without her 💕 www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...

Unelected billionaire💰Elon Musk is destroying our public services and attacking our federal workers. Yet leaders in Congress claim they have no leverage. Tell your reps: 🥄 stand with federal workers 🚫 halt all work in Congress 🫸 stop Musk ⚡️Take action: socialists.nyc/stop-musk/?s...