by Chris Blankenhorn | Feb 1, 2026
I do not share the euphoria of so many progressives and socialists at the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City. I came away sobered by it. Many of the left are celebrating Mamdani’s election as signaling a strong move to the left. I don’t see it that...
by Chris Blankenhorn | Jul 26, 2025
THIS ARTICLE IS a slightly edited section from “Independent Political Action Under Trump” that appeared in Counterpunch, July 8, 2025. What About Zohran Mamdani? Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor on June 24, 2025 is being hailed by...
by Chris Blankenhorn | Jul 3, 2025
By Howie Hawkins A far-right President was elected in 2024 despite a strong majority of Americans supporting progressive economic and social policies. How can we begin to cohere this progressive majority into a winning political force under the Trump...
by Chris Blankenhorn | Jun 30, 2025
Re “Viable Third Party in ’28? Conditions Are Right, but Odds Are Still Long,” by Nate Cohn (The Upshot, June 15): The opening for a third party is not where Mr. Cohn thinks it is. It is not with his “new neoliberals.” Most of the wealthy donors, professional...
by Chris Blankenhorn | Feb 28, 2025
Denys Pilash: Howie, you came to Ukraine as part of your European trip. Сould you please explain what was the purpose and how it aligns with your solidarity with the people of Ukraine that you have expressed since the beginning of full-scale invasion? Howie...
