Jacobin Radio The Dig: NYC and the Hegemonic Project
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Dec 21, 2025 Sumathi Kumar, a former co-chair of NYC DSA and tenant advocacy leader, discusses the shift from accountability to collective responsibility in governance. Sumeya Awad, a Palestinian writer and organizer, shares insights on foreign policy and the implications of protest responses under new leadership. Nathan Gustorf, executive director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, highlights fiscal realities and the need for effective tax strategy. Together, they explore the balance between grassroots power and governance, emphasizing the importance of community participation and organization.
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Use The Ballot And Build Party Infrastructure
- Treat DSA as a party-like organization using the Democratic line while building independent infrastructure.
- Use coordinated campaigns beyond elections to sustain legislative and governing influence.
Candidates Can Outgrow Their Organizing Base
- A successful candidate can outgrow the organization that birthed them.
- Dan Denver warns Zohran's broad coalition means he won't be exclusively accountable to NYC DSA.
Deliver Services First
- Prioritize effective basic city services while expanding ambitious programs.
- Invest in capacity and personnel to make long-term efficiencies and sustain public support.
