As the New Democrats consider how to rebuild, the victory of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and tenant organizer, offers lessons about how a progressive party can reconnect if it’s willing to meet people where they are. David Gulliver writes. David is a senior consultant with Enterprise Canada. Published July 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/28/Lessons-Canada-NDP-NYC-Mayoral-Race/

Four Lessons for Canada’s NDP from the NYC Mayoral Race

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