Salams! I'm Khalid, the co-organizer of #ArtMubarak. I'm a queer Bangladeshi artist who loves florals and high fashion, and I'm writing a novel HERE TO STAY about leftism, diaspora, and family. My art is for the culture and for our liberation—don't you ever forget it.

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Not to rain on the parade. But this is important. After last night's election, people are acting like it's all new. And I get it for younger generations that don't know. BUT, hell, Obama ran on tuition-free college, universal healthcare, and living wages, closing down GITMO and

Mamdani would have never won without the sacrifices of the people of Gaza. If he doesn’t pay them back and stands firm in the face of lobbying, it will be outright treachery.

You’re all desi today

Okay NYC here are some terms you need to know to stay woke for sharia law: 1. Inshallah: God willing 2. Alhamdulillah: Thank God 3. Astarfghallah: God forbid 4. Mashallah: God bless 5. Allah huakbar: GOD IS GREAT

The Indian diaspora is so insane man the British really had their slaves move everywhere

My agency ( https://t.co/K4gQG01iGX) did the design for Zohran’s campaign. While I wish I played a part, it was all the masterful work of my partners, Aneesh and Phil. Having worked with these 2 for close to a decade, it’s no surprise they created what many consider (the most?)

LMMFAOOOOOO it's like he really don't know his party... Like he's in denial. I don't think I've ever seen anyone this pitiful.

Very glad Mamdani won. Now treat him like a politician. No honeymoon-period abstention from criticism or demand. Learn from Chicago progressives’ failure to push Brandon Johnson out of the gate. No kid gloves this time.

becoming increasingly clear the true radical position on zohran is to be chill about him. too much excitement means you’ve drunk from the poisoned chalice of representation, too much doomerism and it’s obvious you need to touch grass a bit

The Zohran Mamdani victory is reminiscent of that Obama 2008 win.. When elected officials become heroes and saviors, movements get crushed because of the delusion of succeeding in changing the system from within.

this one is the most even-handed take I feel like

why did I just see someone call NY mamdanistan😭

im happy for everyone who's happy tonight, especially friends and comrades. i hope that for the most vulnerable in nyc, life becomes easier, even if just a tad. just as i hope too for the freedom of the palestinian people, from the river to the sea.

if you are on this list you get to adverse possess one brownstone of your choice. everyone else get in line !

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Everyone outside NYC today

finger on the pulse…

For what it’s worth, I really hope everyone is right about Zohran. I hope he gets into office and pushes through those radical reforms, including for Palestine.

the kiss of death