This is edition 2025/203 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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This is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.
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1. Zohran Mamdani: how significant is his victory for the Left?
Grant Duncan
- 🗳️ Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoralty, campaigning on socialist policies to tackle cost of living and tax the rich.
- 💥 His victory is significant, as it comes in the heart of global capitalism, but context matters—he faced another Democrat and a Republican in the race.
- 🏙️ While Mamdani’s platform was about affordability, young and non-white voters were key to his success, although not without issues, including his stance on Gaza.
- 🗣️ Mamdani's win saw a massive turnout, especially from minority and younger groups, but his future hinges on maintaining that support.
- 🤔 Despite his victory, Mamdani faces a tough political reality: bureaucracy, wealthy interests, and an unfriendly president. His inexperience could be a serious challenge.
- 💡 The Left finds inspiration in Mamdani, but the road to radical change in New York is far from easy. Authenticity will be key for any politician’s success.
