Thank you so much, it was a joy to write. My first job when I graduated college was working for Nydia Velázquez, whom I owe a great debt to, so I wanted to do her story justice. And the 1992 Primary for NY-12 (now NY-7) is the most riveting New York City election (that almost no one knows about), in my opinion.
the best thing about a zohran victory is having a city for the working class. the next best thing is having an era of leftist political struggle to be narrated by NYC's best political writer.
> Nonetheless, Salazar, whose first run for office was rather tumultuous, ultimately eschewed a bid for Congress, opening the door for her comrades.
"Tumultuous" is a curious euphemism. At the time I recall using words like "fraudulent" and "craven." With the benefit of hindsight, though, we can now use more exacting language to describe her campaign: georgesantosian.
Can you give a brief explanation of the differences between progressives and socialists to understand this divide? I understand the difference between classical progressives (who were still liberals) and socialists (definitionally anti-liberalism), but in 2026 it seems like these two groups are actually one.
Only partially through reading but felt compelled to comment because the historial context in the opening section is so fucking well written
Thank you so much, it was a joy to write. My first job when I graduated college was working for Nydia Velázquez, whom I owe a great debt to, so I wanted to do her story justice. And the 1992 Primary for NY-12 (now NY-7) is the most riveting New York City election (that almost no one knows about), in my opinion.
You have helped me understand my neighborhood so much better! What a great service to every New Yorker.
This one is among your best, Mr. Lange
great piece!
the best thing about a zohran victory is having a city for the working class. the next best thing is having an era of leftist political struggle to be narrated by NYC's best political writer.
Goated artice
> Nonetheless, Salazar, whose first run for office was rather tumultuous, ultimately eschewed a bid for Congress, opening the door for her comrades.
"Tumultuous" is a curious euphemism. At the time I recall using words like "fraudulent" and "craven." With the benefit of hindsight, though, we can now use more exacting language to describe her campaign: georgesantosian.
Dsa endorsed Velasquez in 1992.
Can you give a brief explanation of the differences between progressives and socialists to understand this divide? I understand the difference between classical progressives (who were still liberals) and socialists (definitionally anti-liberalism), but in 2026 it seems like these two groups are actually one.
No ethnic politics dimension to this race?
DSA doesn't endorse nonmembers. look at the kerfuffle over Zohran backing Lander over Aviles in NY-10.
Ryenoso took propaganda trips to Israel. That’s a huge red flag