LESSONS FROM THE ELECTIONS IN NEW YORK CITY
Last night, voters across New York delivered a powerful message: the era of status quo politics is over.
From Buffalo to Queens, grassroots candidates ran bold campaigns focused on the struggles facing working people and won decisive victories. Not only did Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier win their Congressional primaries, but progressives won downballot as well. Adam Bojak, Christian Celeste Tate, Eli Northrup, Illapa Sairitupac, Samantha Kattan, Eon Huntley, Diana Moreno and David Orkin all won their New York state assembly races, while Aber Kawas and Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas won their State Senate races.
These victories occurred despite the fact that Super PACs funded by AIPAC, the crypto industry, AI and other billionaire-backed groups have spent tens of millions of dollars trying to defeat progressive candidates and crush a movement that threatens their economic and political power.
They happened because ordinary people knocked on doors, made phone calls, organized in their communities, and demanded a government that works for working families instead of wealthy campaign donors.
The American people — in New York and all across this country — are tired of a rigged economy that allows the very rich to become richer while working families struggle to afford housing, health care, child care and education. They are tired of a political system dominated by wealthy donors and corporate interests. And they are tired of billionaires and their Super PACs attempting to buy our elections.
Last night showed that when working people stand together, organize, and fight back, they can defeat establishment politicians and enormous amounts of money and political influence.
We’re making progress. The task before us now is to build on that momentum.
If Democrats regain control of Congress next year, they must listen to the people who put them in office. Status quo establishment policies are not enough. We must be bold. We must take on Oligarchy. We must represent working families and create a government that works for all, not just the few.
Thinking of the Boyle Heights community this Father’s Day weekend as residents contend with smoke and air quality concerns from this fire. Please continue to follow local air quality advisories and guidance from public health officials to help keep yourselves and your families safe.
Thank you to the firefighters and first responders working tirelessly for the safety of our fellow Californians.
The kleptocracy never ends. Trump used the White House as a backdrop for a cage match.
At the same time, the Trump family is selling $12,000 coins to profit off the event.
They’re not draining the swamp. They are the swamp.
.@XavierBecerra has the experience and grit California needs.
He will stand up to Donald Trump, defend our families, and keep our state moving forward.
It’s time to get to work and help him win this November.
Congratulations to @XavierBecerra. I am excited to offer him all the support I can as he sets out to become our state’s next governor.
This race has featured a large field with many strong candidates, and I am confident that our party will now unite behind Xavier and his calm, steady brand of leadership.
I have been fortunate to see firsthand how Xavier never shies away from the biggest fights, whether it was taking on the drug companies as Secretary of Health and Human Services or going after sex traffickers and big polluters as California’s Attorney General. I know as Governor, he will do whatever it takes to stand up to Donald Trump, defend our rights, and protect our communities.
I look forward to standing with Xavier as California makes history by electing our first Latino governor in 150 years.
🏆 @Forbes has included Cardi B in their Greatest Self-Made Americans list, which measures how far individuals have risen from their starting point, the obstacles they’ve overcome, their financial success, and their lasting impact.
She’s the only female rapper on the list.
Becky G will receive the Global Impact Award at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026.
"(...) Through every endeavor, she continues to elevate Latin culture on a global stage while inspiring the next generation."
En punto de las 9:00 PM (hora México), se estrenará el video oficial del nuevo single de Becky G, “Marathon”, en colaboración con elkan. 👠
🔗 https://t.co/wGnueDZ2Rq