Michael Whitesides

Jewish Lefty. Previously comms for @zellnor4ny, @phara4assembly, @nycdsa, and @shahanafrombk. Now Deputy Comms for @localprogress

[Socialist Majority Caucus @DSASocMaj]

Voting for NYC-DSA Convention delegates is open! 🗳️

Check your inbox and vote for the SMC slate to grow our movement, defeat fascism, and deliver for the working class. Let's run AOC for president, elect more socialists in 2028, build labor and youth movements, and demystify DSA.

[NYCProgressives.bsky.social @NYCProgressives]

HIRING: @NYCProgressives are looking for a new Executive Director! Please find all relevant details and apply using the link below! Apply by July 23

🔗 https://t.co/lBzxpOi4tR

[Jabari Brisport @JabariBrisport]

We're SO CLOSE to gaining 1000 new members to @nycDSA since the June election. Could you be one of the next 14 to get us there?

https://t.co/VpcUqXXtdO

[zero sugar pepsi @ArabMulberry]

I am hearing that on his deathbed Lindsey Graham received the light of Islam and unhesitatingly recited the Shahada. Even now he looks down on the Ummah from the gardens of Jannah. Truly there is no god but Allah, and Mohammad is his prophet!

[Michael Whitesides @sidesmichaelw]

It’s giving Frye festival

[Midwest Antiquarian @Eric_Erins]

I take back everything I said

[Michael Whitesides @sidesmichaelw]

https://t.co/tZqj7FRmnZ

[Neera Tanden🌻 @neeratanden]

@andersleehere Honest question - why doesn't DSA form its own ballot line?

[Michael Whitesides @sidesmichaelw]

AOC 2028

[NYC-DSA 🌹 @nycDSA]

Tomorrow, democratic socialism is on the ballot. All across the city we have a chance to send new leaders to Albany and DC to tax the rich, block the bombs, and build an affordable New York for all.

Find your poll site and candidates at https://t.co/xc5s1GUTGM 🌹

[Jenifer Rajkumar @JeniferRajkumar]

The DSA Hate Machine just discovered the 38th Assembly District, and they’re using blatant lies and discrimination to try and tear down everything we’ve built. But South Queens does not back down from a fight. This June 23rd, love will win over hate. Good will win over evil. I would be honored to have your vote by Tuesday and to be your warrior in this battle.

The hate filled DSA machine can’t decide what attack to use: I call and text my constituents way too much, or I’m not there at all? But one thing’s for sure: we’re giving them a crash course in public service. My office has proudly organized over 60 service events this year alone, many of which are funded by my campaign. Being a leader means showing up 24/7 and being widely accessible: that’s why my personal phone number is on every palm card, and given to every constituent. Take notes, DSA.

[Michael Whitesides @sidesmichaelw]

@largeaparna Bruh

[Diana Moreno @DianaforQueens]

It is deeply disturbing that in 2026, under the backdrop of Trump’s authoritarianism, our city and state are trying to implement unconstitutional “buffer zones” to suppress our right to protest.

We must defend freedom of speech, not be complicit in policing and silencing it.

[Sophie Krichevsky (she/her/hers) @skrichev13]

NEW from @stephaniemeditz: The Queens Chronicle's own @kristengwrites is among those who found her signature had been forged on Jenifer Rajkumar's petitions. https://t.co/ybQeNOBDsf

[Queens Chronicle @QueensChronicle]

The petition submitted by Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar includes a signature purporting to be from Queens Chronicle Editor @kristengwrites , who did not sign the document. https://t.co/QxFDaN3j4S

[aaron from queens 🇵🇸 @aaronnarraph]

Incredible: The @JeniferRajkumar campaign was so brazen in their fraudulent petitions scheme that they even forged Queens Chronicle editor @kristengwrites's signature.

https://t.co/Eut86mhHNM

[David Orkin @david4queens]

On Thursday, we’re taking Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar’s campaign to court. When deciding whether the petitions are valid, the judge will look at how many signatures were witnessed by somebody who committed a forgery — and who may have told them to do it.

[Wealthy New Yorkers Who Take The Bus @bri_guy_ny]

According to court filings by @david4queens's campaign, the Rajkumar campaign submitted signatures from people who were:

- in Paris
- in Colorado
- used a wrong name (maiden name)

and more than a dozen more sworn declarations alleging forgery.

[Heidi Vanderlee @heidivanderlee]

Let’s be honest though… this is the most Jenifer Rajkumar thing to ever happen