New Deal
Coverage of New Deal in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani doubles down on democratic socialism while insisting Wall Street, business leaders can work with him
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed his commitment to democratic socialism, linking it to the Democratic Party's New Deal legacy. He emphasized collaboration with Wall Street and business leaders despite advocating for higher taxes on wealthy residents, citing American Express's new headquarters as evidence of corporate investment in the city.
- Red scare revived as Trump leads push to attack Democrats as ‘communists’
President Trump is using a revived red scare tactic to label Democrats as communists following primary wins by leftwing candidates in New York and elsewhere. Senator Ted Cruz praised Trump's savings accounts as a 'New Deal' alternative focused on individual capitalism.
- Red scare revived as Trump leads push to attack Democrats as ‘communists’
Trump is leading a campaign to label Democrats as 'communists' following primary wins by leftwing candidates. Ted Cruz praised Trump's 'savings accounts' as an alternative to the 'New Deal', emphasizing individual capitalism over government intervention.
- Sewer socialism is flowing through America's cities
America's cities are experiencing a resurgence of 'sewer socialism,' a movement focused on expanding public programs like affordable housing and childcare. The term, rooted in early 20th-century Milwaukee policies, is now championed by figures such as Zohran Mamdami, Katie Wilson, and Janeese Lewis George. Polls indicate growing public support for socialism, particularly among college students and younger voters.
- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the Democratic Party 'lost its focus on working people'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized the Democratic Party for losing focus on working people, emphasizing issues like rent, housing, gas, and groceries. He stated his commitment to addressing these concerns and referenced historical Democratic policies like the New Deal to highlight a past focus on working-class priorities.
- Batya Ungar-Sargon explains why so many American Jews became Dems — and why some now feel politically homeless
Batya Ungar-Sargon discusses in her book 'The Jews and the Left' how American Jews historically aligned with the Democratic Party due to labor rights advocacy and civil rights movements, but some now question the party's current stance on issues like antisemitism. She highlights the role of Jewish immigrants in the garment industry and their transition from workers to employers, shaping political allegiances over time.
- Gibraltar is resigned to a closer embrace with Spain
Gibraltar is negotiating a closer relationship with Spain through a new deal that prioritizes long-term benefits over short-term challenges. The agreement involves trade-offs for strategic gains.