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19Nov

What just happened in New York?

A Ralph Miliband Programme event, organised as part of the LSE Political Sociology Seminar.
Old Theatre (Old Building, LSE)
Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30pm - 8pm

In an unprecedented election, New York has just chosen a socialist mayor – Zohran Mamdani – the candidate of the Democratic Socialists of America. How did they do it? And what does it mean for Americans and the rest of us? Coming straight from the heart of the campaign, DSA co-chair Grace Mausser will share her understanding of the election and its significance. She will be joined for commentary and questions by Maya Adereth and Robin Archer, to place this remarkable result in its social and historical context.

This event is free and open to all: no registration is required.

Meet our speaker

Grace Mausser is the New York co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America. She was at the heart of the Mamdani campaign.

Discussant

Maya Adereth teaches in the Sociology Department at the LSE. Her research compares labour and socialist movements in Britain and the United States.

Chair

Robin Archer is director of the Miliband Program and postgraduate Political Sociology at the LSE. He is the author of Why is There No Labor Party in the United States?


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What just happened in New York?

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