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Shelton Stromquist

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Zohran Mamdani Is Part of Municipal Socialism’s Long History

If he wins the New York City mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani will not be in totally uncharted territory.

by Shelton Stromquist via Jacobin on August 20, 2025
Milwaukee Socialists' Triumph & Global Impact

On April 5, 1910, the world was stunned by socialists’ victory at the ballot box in Milwaukee.

by Shelton Stromquist via Public Books on April 5, 2023

Claiming the City: A Global History of Workers’ Fight for Municipal Socialism

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Wood engraving of streets and buildings in a city scene.

The World That Municipal Socialists Built

Urban socialists blazed a path toward social democracy. Leftists who want to reclaim this tradition face a whole new set of obstacles.

by Justin H. Vassallo via Dissent on September 5, 2023

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