Danny Valdes
@dannyvaldes.bsky.social
NYer by way of Miami • Cubano-Americano • Dad • Ecosocialist
Writing at through.blog // Proud member of @socialists.nyc & @groundworkdsa.com // Co-chair @dsacuba.bsky.social // OC @comradeswkids.bsky.social
Writing at through.blog // Proud member of @socialists.nyc & @groundworkdsa.com // Co-chair @dsacuba.bsky.social // OC @comradeswkids.bsky.social
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Last night I announced my intention to run for an open Assembly seat in AD-75 — and I did it in the only place I can imagine doing so: @socialists.nyc
A beautiful day to stand with New Yorkers and say: the new gilded age ends here. We’re going to take the wealth that working people create every day and invest it to build a city and state that puts working people, not billionaire donors, first.
TAX THE RICH!
📸: @harrison-cn.bsky.social
TAX THE RICH!
📸: @harrison-cn.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A beautiful day to stand with New Yorkers and say: the new gilded age ends here. We’re going to take the wealth that working people create every day and invest it to build a city and state that puts working people, not billionaire donors, first.
TAX THE RICH!
📸: @harrison-cn.bsky.social
TAX THE RICH!
📸: @harrison-cn.bsky.social
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75% for AD-75! 🎉
Thank you to every @socialists.nyc member who voted to endorse our potential run. A true honor to know I have the backing and support of fellow democratic socialists, and to share this with @dianamor.bsky.social and Aber Kawas!
Now, onward to our branch forum!
Thank you to every @socialists.nyc member who voted to endorse our potential run. A true honor to know I have the backing and support of fellow democratic socialists, and to share this with @dianamor.bsky.social and Aber Kawas!
Now, onward to our branch forum!
November 16, 2025 at 4:17 AM
75% for AD-75! 🎉
Thank you to every @socialists.nyc member who voted to endorse our potential run. A true honor to know I have the backing and support of fellow democratic socialists, and to share this with @dianamor.bsky.social and Aber Kawas!
Now, onward to our branch forum!
Thank you to every @socialists.nyc member who voted to endorse our potential run. A true honor to know I have the backing and support of fellow democratic socialists, and to share this with @dianamor.bsky.social and Aber Kawas!
Now, onward to our branch forum!
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
Tomorrow at noon we launch an essential fight for the affordability agenda. Zohran can’t do it alone. It will take a movement to push Albany to put working New Yorkers before billionaire donors and tax the rich. Join us!
actionnetwork.org/events/tax-t...
actionnetwork.org/events/tax-t...
Tax The Rich Rally
I'm attending a @nycdsa event: Tax the Rich Rally. RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/tax-the-rich-rally
actionnetwork.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Tomorrow at noon we launch an essential fight for the affordability agenda. Zohran can’t do it alone. It will take a movement to push Albany to put working New Yorkers before billionaire donors and tax the rich. Join us!
actionnetwork.org/events/tax-t...
actionnetwork.org/events/tax-t...
Follow our campaign account @valdesforny.com. More to come soon! 👇👇👇
Almost 400 people from New York and beyond have already signed on to be Day One supporters. This campaign will be powered by neighbors, families, and workers who know our district can be so much more than a playground for the wealthy.
Help us reach 500: valdesforny.com
Help us reach 500: valdesforny.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Follow our campaign account @valdesforny.com. More to come soon! 👇👇👇
Last night I announced my intention to run for an open Assembly seat in AD-75 — and I did it in the only place I can imagine doing so: @socialists.nyc
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Last night I announced my intention to run for an open Assembly seat in AD-75 — and I did it in the only place I can imagine doing so: @socialists.nyc
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DSA stands in absolute opposition to the proposed deal to pass Trump's billionaire budget. Healthcare is a right, not a bargaining chip.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
DSA stands in absolute opposition to the proposed deal to pass Trump's billionaire budget. Healthcare is a right, not a bargaining chip.
Hey New York, if a certain senator has you looking for a political home that won’t bow to fascists and oligarchs and still has a spine, join @socialists.nyc socialists.nyc/join
Join NYC-DSA - NYC Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Dues are the backbone of DSA’s funding model at the national and local level, we encourage all members to contribute to both. LOCAL DUES Local dues directly fund the work of our chapter, and are a 100...
socialists.nyc
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Hey New York, if a certain senator has you looking for a political home that won’t bow to fascists and oligarchs and still has a spine, join @socialists.nyc socialists.nyc/join
On Tuesday, Americans delivered a message to democrats in the loudest possible terms: DON'T CAVE. But instead of meeting the moment, Schumer is smothering it. We need leaders willing to fight authoritarianism and oligarchy tooth and nail.
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
On Tuesday, Americans delivered a message to democrats in the loudest possible terms: DON'T CAVE. But instead of meeting the moment, Schumer is smothering it. We need leaders willing to fight authoritarianism and oligarchy tooth and nail.
Lindsey’s tenacious bravery in speaking out against Cuomo’s treatment of women was the first domino that helped bring us to last night’s victory. I’m proud to call her a friend and a fellow Democratic Socialist.
Me finding out @zohrankmamdani won. Captured by the great Faraz Ansari
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Lindsey’s tenacious bravery in speaking out against Cuomo’s treatment of women was the first domino that helped bring us to last night’s victory. I’m proud to call her a friend and a fellow Democratic Socialist.
Almost a year ago, we hosted a small fundraiser in our living room for a friend, organizer, and socialist in office running what felt like a long-shot campaign for mayor.
Look at how far we've come. When we fight together, we win.
And we’re just getting started. 🌹❤️🔥
Look at how far we've come. When we fight together, we win.
And we’re just getting started. 🌹❤️🔥
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Almost a year ago, we hosted a small fundraiser in our living room for a friend, organizer, and socialist in office running what felt like a long-shot campaign for mayor.
Look at how far we've come. When we fight together, we win.
And we’re just getting started. 🌹❤️🔥
Look at how far we've come. When we fight together, we win.
And we’re just getting started. 🌹❤️🔥
Honored to share some words with @socialists.nyc members and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social supporters on a historic night.
We've got a city to win.
We've got a state to win.
We've got a country to win.
We've got a world to win.
JOIN DSA TODAY: socialists.nyc/join
We've got a city to win.
We've got a state to win.
We've got a country to win.
We've got a world to win.
JOIN DSA TODAY: socialists.nyc/join
November 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Honored to share some words with @socialists.nyc members and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social supporters on a historic night.
We've got a city to win.
We've got a state to win.
We've got a country to win.
We've got a world to win.
JOIN DSA TODAY: socialists.nyc/join
We've got a city to win.
We've got a state to win.
We've got a country to win.
We've got a world to win.
JOIN DSA TODAY: socialists.nyc/join
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Early this morning, our city still plunged into darkness, I set off to walk the Brooklyn Bridge.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Early this morning, our city still plunged into darkness, I set off to walk the Brooklyn Bridge.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
As the sun came up, we were joined by canvassers, labor leaders, elected officials, and working people — a movement to bring a new day to our city.
Tomorrow, we win it together.
The amount of hustle @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and
@socialists.nyc have shown in the last week is beyond belief. Legendary stuff worthy of the history books.
The DSA difference🌹
@socialists.nyc have shown in the last week is beyond belief. Legendary stuff worthy of the history books.
The DSA difference🌹
Zohran Mamdani marching across the Brooklyn Bridge with supporters, including Tish James and Brad Lander, before delivering his closing campaign message in City Hall Park.
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The amount of hustle @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and
@socialists.nyc have shown in the last week is beyond belief. Legendary stuff worthy of the history books.
The DSA difference🌹
@socialists.nyc have shown in the last week is beyond belief. Legendary stuff worthy of the history books.
The DSA difference🌹
Halloween Voters for Zohran ✅🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Halloween Voters for Zohran ✅🎃
Climate has not come up very much in the span of this mayoral election. Yet we had record-breaking heat at the end of the primary and now at the end of the general a flash flood that killed two New Yorkers.
We should be talking a lot more about climate change.
We should be talking a lot more about climate change.
A 39-year-old man died after he became trapped in a flooded basement in Brooklyn, as sudden heavy, record-setting rains brought flash flooding to the New York area, the police said.
Man Trapped in Brooklyn Basement Dies as Flash Floods Hit New York Area
Much of the rainfall came in an intense 20-minute period in the afternoon, officials said. A record two inches fell at LaGuardia Airport.
nyti.ms
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Climate has not come up very much in the span of this mayoral election. Yet we had record-breaking heat at the end of the primary and now at the end of the general a flash flood that killed two New Yorkers.
We should be talking a lot more about climate change.
We should be talking a lot more about climate change.
Lots of great conversations at the doors in Hell's Kitchen this week! We even had an old friend drop by our canvas launch.
We've got to leave it all on the field! Sign up for a canvassing or phone banking shift today! zohranfornyc.com/gotv
We've got to leave it all on the field! Sign up for a canvassing or phone banking shift today! zohranfornyc.com/gotv
October 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Lots of great conversations at the doors in Hell's Kitchen this week! We even had an old friend drop by our canvas launch.
We've got to leave it all on the field! Sign up for a canvassing or phone banking shift today! zohranfornyc.com/gotv
We've got to leave it all on the field! Sign up for a canvassing or phone banking shift today! zohranfornyc.com/gotv
The Islamophobic attacks against @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social are the disgusting last gasp of a dynasty and way of doing politics New Yorkers are ready to turn the page on.
The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as any other New Yorker.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
My Message to Muslim New Yorkers — and Everyone Who Calls This City Home.
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Islamophobic attacks against @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social are the disgusting last gasp of a dynasty and way of doing politics New Yorkers are ready to turn the page on.
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I am so proud of my DSA comrades on delegation 🥲 You all stretched yourselves be on this trip, and to listen, learn and grow in your understanding of Cuban socialism. I'm so excited to see what we will do together to lift the blockade.
October 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I am so proud of my DSA comrades on delegation 🥲 You all stretched yourselves be on this trip, and to listen, learn and grow in your understanding of Cuban socialism. I'm so excited to see what we will do together to lift the blockade.
When my grandparents arrived from Cuba, the U.S. gave them healthcare and residency after a year — not out of compassion, but Cold War politics. Still, that support changed their lives. Every immigrant deserves the same welcome, not walls and raids. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: Words of condemnation aren’t enough. Lawmakers must pass anti-ICE legislation.
If we fail as lawmakers to match our words with action, we're giving ICE the green light to escalate.
www.cityandstateny.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
When my grandparents arrived from Cuba, the U.S. gave them healthcare and residency after a year — not out of compassion, but Cold War politics. Still, that support changed their lives. Every immigrant deserves the same welcome, not walls and raids. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
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"The point of asking Zohran [if Cuba is a dictatorship] is to divide us. We do not have to take the bait."
@dsacuba.bsky.social sky.social cochair Danny Valdes (@through.blog) writes for Power Map on Zohran's comments on Cuba and how we respond. powermapmag.com/cuba-dictato...
@dsacuba.bsky.social sky.social cochair Danny Valdes (@through.blog) writes for Power Map on Zohran's comments on Cuba and how we respond. powermapmag.com/cuba-dictato...
"Is Cuba a Dictatorship?" Is The Wrong Question - Power Map Magazine
Zohran Mamdani got caught in a rhetorical trap about Cuba. How do we respond as a movement?
powermapmag.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"The point of asking Zohran [if Cuba is a dictatorship] is to divide us. We do not have to take the bait."
@dsacuba.bsky.social sky.social cochair Danny Valdes (@through.blog) writes for Power Map on Zohran's comments on Cuba and how we respond. powermapmag.com/cuba-dictato...
@dsacuba.bsky.social sky.social cochair Danny Valdes (@through.blog) writes for Power Map on Zohran's comments on Cuba and how we respond. powermapmag.com/cuba-dictato...
Ask any NYer, they'll tell you our street vendors are not only welcome here - they are part of what makes New York New York. ICE cannot be allowed to rip our neighbors away from us w/ impunity. NY must not cooperate w/ the forces stealing people from our own streets.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
Military-Style Immigration Sweep Hits NYC as Masked Federal Agents Arrest Canal Street Vendors
Spontaneous protests were met with an armored military vehicle and assault rifles in a crackdown that escalated the Trump administration’s focus on NYC.
www.thecity.nyc
October 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Ask any NYer, they'll tell you our street vendors are not only welcome here - they are part of what makes New York New York. ICE cannot be allowed to rip our neighbors away from us w/ impunity. NY must not cooperate w/ the forces stealing people from our own streets.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...