Peter Lucas
@lucpete.bsky.social
Bylines in Jacobin, The Nation, Guardian, Architectural Review, and more. Write about labor, politics, and architecture. Based in NYC. Petermluc @ gmail
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Peter Lucas
@lucpete.bsky.social
· Nov 20
I’m looking for consistent part-time or full-time work writing or editing. I’ve been published in The Guardian, Jacobin, The Nation, The Intercept, NY Review of Architecture, Architectural Review, and more covering electoral politics, labor, architecture, etc. DMs open; email is [email protected]
Go tell everyone you know to vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social so we can have an @socialists.nyc member as mayor!
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Go tell everyone you know to vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social so we can have an @socialists.nyc member as mayor!
She finished the marathon!!!
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
She finished the marathon!!!
G marathon day let’s go let’s win feeling good
November 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
G marathon day let’s go let’s win feeling good
Take the 10 minutes to read this delicious interview. www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
Why Biden’s White House Press Secretary Is Leaving the Democratic Party
Karine Jean-Pierre feels that Democrats were so mean to Biden that she is becoming an Independent.
www.newyorker.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Take the 10 minutes to read this delicious interview. www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
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I'm so proud to have organized, fought and won alongside my friends and fellow elected officials in @socialists.nyc.
October 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I'm so proud to have organized, fought and won alongside my friends and fellow elected officials in @socialists.nyc.
11th hour fear mongering is just entirely racism, Islamophobia, and red-baiting from Team Cuomo
Eric Adams, endorsing Cuomo: "New York can't be Europe, folks ... Those Islamic extremisms that are burning churches in Nigeria, that are destroying communities in Germany, that have taken over the logical thinkings. And that's what I'm fighting for."
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
11th hour fear mongering is just entirely racism, Islamophobia, and red-baiting from Team Cuomo
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andrew cuomo is now demanding shirtless pics of Zohran Mamdani to make sure he doesn't have "GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA" tattooed across his back. just as well, mr. cuomo is offering up shirtless photos of himself, free of charge.
October 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
andrew cuomo is now demanding shirtless pics of Zohran Mamdani to make sure he doesn't have "GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA" tattooed across his back. just as well, mr. cuomo is offering up shirtless photos of himself, free of charge.
I listened to the Lorentzen pod about OBAA and I was like goddamn the other guy on this pod is really dumb. Turned out to be the guy who wrote the Vanity Fair McCarthy piece lol
October 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I listened to the Lorentzen pod about OBAA and I was like goddamn the other guy on this pod is really dumb. Turned out to be the guy who wrote the Vanity Fair McCarthy piece lol
Watching horror movies is one of the many great joys of Halloween Season
October 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Watching horror movies is one of the many great joys of Halloween Season
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Bernie Sanders on out-of-touch Democratic Party leadership:
“… the Mamdani campaign is a crystallization of that. And if the Democratic leadership can’t support the Democratic nominee, what is the Democratic Party? Who’s the Democratic Party?”
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
“… the Mamdani campaign is a crystallization of that. And if the Democratic leadership can’t support the Democratic nominee, what is the Democratic Party? Who’s the Democratic Party?”
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
People Are Furious With Democrats. Bernie Sanders Knows Why.
Democratic Party leadership is way out of touch with where the American people are, and it’s almost frightening to see the kind of anger and contempt that people feel toward it.
www.thenation.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Bernie Sanders on out-of-touch Democratic Party leadership:
“… the Mamdani campaign is a crystallization of that. And if the Democratic leadership can’t support the Democratic nominee, what is the Democratic Party? Who’s the Democratic Party?”
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
“… the Mamdani campaign is a crystallization of that. And if the Democratic leadership can’t support the Democratic nominee, what is the Democratic Party? Who’s the Democratic Party?”
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Remarkable conversation between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani about what it means to be a mayor and how cities can lead in the struggle for economic and social and racial justice.
Full video here:
Full video here:
Mayor to Mayor: A Conversation Between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani
When the senator came to New York in early September, he had a few spare minutes to talk municipal politics and governance with one of his biggest fans, Zohran Mamdani.
www.thenation.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Remarkable conversation between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani about what it means to be a mayor and how cities can lead in the struggle for economic and social and racial justice.
Full video here:
Full video here:
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Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist member of the Wisconsin legislature, responded to Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary wIn in NYC by saying there needed to be more candidates like him.
Today, she announced that she’s running for the Democratic nomination to be Wisconsin’s next governor.
Today, she announced that she’s running for the Democratic nomination to be Wisconsin’s next governor.
Opinion | Francesca Hong thinks Wisconsin’s ready for bolder politics
John Nichols: The three-term state lawmaker from Madison is launching a bid for governor with an affordability message that crosses lines of party ideology.
captimes.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist member of the Wisconsin legislature, responded to Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary wIn in NYC by saying there needed to be more candidates like him.
Today, she announced that she’s running for the Democratic nomination to be Wisconsin’s next governor.
Today, she announced that she’s running for the Democratic nomination to be Wisconsin’s next governor.
I spoke with @omarfatehmn.com about his campaign for mayor, recent attempts by party insiders to undermine him, and how to fight back against Trump. My latest in @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
People “Are Tired of Backroom Decisions”: A Conversation With Minneapolis’s Omar Fateh
The Minnesota state senator won Minneapolis’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement for mayor—but the state-level party revoked it.
www.thenation.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I spoke with @omarfatehmn.com about his campaign for mayor, recent attempts by party insiders to undermine him, and how to fight back against Trump. My latest in @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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“At a time when people are hungry for bold change across the country, we need to support, not silence, progressive candidates. Zohran Mamdani’s victory in NY was a testament to the people-powered campaign voters are craving.”
— US Rep Ilhan Omar on why top Democrats should embrace progressives
— US Rep Ilhan Omar on why top Democrats should embrace progressives
Minnesota Democrats Are at War Over the “Mamdani of Minneapolis”
Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Omar Fateh won the endorsement of his city party. Then the state party overturned the result. Representative Ilhan Omar calls it “inexcusable.”
www.thenation.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“At a time when people are hungry for bold change across the country, we need to support, not silence, progressive candidates. Zohran Mamdani’s victory in NY was a testament to the people-powered campaign voters are craving.”
— US Rep Ilhan Omar on why top Democrats should embrace progressives
— US Rep Ilhan Omar on why top Democrats should embrace progressives
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“They Will Attack Every Organized Worker in America”
A powerful warning from the head of the largest federal employees union.
Trump’s attacking federal workers and their unions now. But it’s only a matter of time before the most anti-labor president in history attacks every union—and every worker.
A powerful warning from the head of the largest federal employees union.
Trump’s attacking federal workers and their unions now. But it’s only a matter of time before the most anti-labor president in history attacks every union—and every worker.
“They Will Attack Every Organized Worker in America”
Talking to the head of America’s largest union of federal workers about Trump’s assault on his members and all of labor.
www.thenation.com
September 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“They Will Attack Every Organized Worker in America”
A powerful warning from the head of the largest federal employees union.
Trump’s attacking federal workers and their unions now. But it’s only a matter of time before the most anti-labor president in history attacks every union—and every worker.
A powerful warning from the head of the largest federal employees union.
Trump’s attacking federal workers and their unions now. But it’s only a matter of time before the most anti-labor president in history attacks every union—and every worker.
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Why does Trump attack Mamdani? Because, Mamdani says, “We will actually deliver on those commitments (to serve working people). And our delivery on them will throw his betrayal into stark relief. That is a threat to his politics, and it motivates so much of this language and this focus that he has.”
“The Nation” Interviews Zohran Mamdani
New York's Democratic mayoral nominee shares his views on the city's affordability crisis, the new media landscape—and how Democrats need to stand up for what they believe.
www.thenation.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Why does Trump attack Mamdani? Because, Mamdani says, “We will actually deliver on those commitments (to serve working people). And our delivery on them will throw his betrayal into stark relief. That is a threat to his politics, and it motivates so much of this language and this focus that he has.”
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For those who are in any doubt over my position: I’m not interested in bombs. I’m interested in peace.
My piece for @tribunemagazine.bsky.social, 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
www.tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/jeremy-corbyn-remembering-hiroshima
My piece for @tribunemagazine.bsky.social, 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
www.tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/jeremy-corbyn-remembering-hiroshima
Jeremy Corbyn: Nuclear Disarmament Now
On the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima Day, Jeremy Corbyn continues the call for nuclear disarmament and world peace in a speech at the World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs. We publish his...
www.tribunemag.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
For those who are in any doubt over my position: I’m not interested in bombs. I’m interested in peace.
My piece for @tribunemagazine.bsky.social, 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
www.tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/jeremy-corbyn-remembering-hiroshima
My piece for @tribunemagazine.bsky.social, 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
www.tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/jeremy-corbyn-remembering-hiroshima
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Billionaires financed primary attacks on Zohran Mamdani’s democratic socialism.
Mamdani embraced the label and explained what it meant.
When the votes were counted, he won a sweeping 56-44 victory.
New Yorkers are not afraid of Mamdani — or his vision for a future that serves the working class.
Mamdani embraced the label and explained what it meant.
When the votes were counted, he won a sweeping 56-44 victory.
New Yorkers are not afraid of Mamdani — or his vision for a future that serves the working class.
New Yorkers Aren’t Afraid of a Democratic Socialist Mayor
Andrew Cuomo's allies spent a fortune shouting that Zohran Mamdani is a socialist. Result? A Mamdani landslide in the Democratic primary.
www.thenation.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Billionaires financed primary attacks on Zohran Mamdani’s democratic socialism.
Mamdani embraced the label and explained what it meant.
When the votes were counted, he won a sweeping 56-44 victory.
New Yorkers are not afraid of Mamdani — or his vision for a future that serves the working class.
Mamdani embraced the label and explained what it meant.
When the votes were counted, he won a sweeping 56-44 victory.
New Yorkers are not afraid of Mamdani — or his vision for a future that serves the working class.
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In the election to be New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani is waging war on the city’s establishment and capturing the public’s imagination in the process. Will it be enough to succeed?
The Socialist Candidate for New York
In the election to be New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani is waging war on the city’s establishment and capturing the public’s imagination in the process. Will it be enough…
tribunemag.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In the election to be New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani is waging war on the city’s establishment and capturing the public’s imagination in the process. Will it be enough to succeed?
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Campaigners numbering in the tens of thousands have spread out over the city to knock on more than one million doors, flyer street corners and early voting sites, and even take to the East River by boat.
Neal Meyer on Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid.
Neal Meyer on Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid.
The Socialist Candidate for New York
In the election to be New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani is waging war on the city’s establishment and capturing the public’s imagination in the process. Will it be enough…
tribunemag.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Campaigners numbering in the tens of thousands have spread out over the city to knock on more than one million doors, flyer street corners and early voting sites, and even take to the East River by boat.
Neal Meyer on Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid.
Neal Meyer on Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid.
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HOW TO STAND UP TO TRUMP
(NYC Mayor Primary Edition)
RIGHT: Zohran Mamdani
“Donald Trump’s… unconstitutional military action represents a dark new chapter in his endless betrayals that now threaten to plunge the world deeper into chaos.”
WRONG: Andrew Cuomo
“I think the world is a safer place.”
(NYC Mayor Primary Edition)
RIGHT: Zohran Mamdani
“Donald Trump’s… unconstitutional military action represents a dark new chapter in his endless betrayals that now threaten to plunge the world deeper into chaos.”
WRONG: Andrew Cuomo
“I think the world is a safer place.”
Zohran Mamdani Just Showed How to Stand Up to Trump
Mamdani and Brad Lander prove they know how to say “no” to a lawless president and his war—while rival Andrew Cuomo stumbles.
www.thenation.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
HOW TO STAND UP TO TRUMP
(NYC Mayor Primary Edition)
RIGHT: Zohran Mamdani
“Donald Trump’s… unconstitutional military action represents a dark new chapter in his endless betrayals that now threaten to plunge the world deeper into chaos.”
WRONG: Andrew Cuomo
“I think the world is a safer place.”
(NYC Mayor Primary Edition)
RIGHT: Zohran Mamdani
“Donald Trump’s… unconstitutional military action represents a dark new chapter in his endless betrayals that now threaten to plunge the world deeper into chaos.”
WRONG: Andrew Cuomo
“I think the world is a safer place.”
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Why Bernie Sanders Says It’s Critical to Elect Mamdani and Reject Cuomo
Speaking to The Nation, the senator hails the “grassroots movement supporting Zohran” as a vital alternative to “the billionaire establishment supporting Cuomo.”
Speaking to The Nation, the senator hails the “grassroots movement supporting Zohran” as a vital alternative to “the billionaire establishment supporting Cuomo.”
Why Bernie Sanders Says It’s Critical to Elect Mamdani and Reject Cuomo
Speaking to The Nation, the senator hails the "grassroots movement supporting Zohran" as a vital alternative to "the billionaire establishment supporting Cuomo.”
www.thenation.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Why Bernie Sanders Says It’s Critical to Elect Mamdani and Reject Cuomo
Speaking to The Nation, the senator hails the “grassroots movement supporting Zohran” as a vital alternative to “the billionaire establishment supporting Cuomo.”
Speaking to The Nation, the senator hails the “grassroots movement supporting Zohran” as a vital alternative to “the billionaire establishment supporting Cuomo.”
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Republicans and Dems find common ground in telling Trump:
No War With Iran!
Republican Thomas Massie: “This is not our war.. . I’m introducing a War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution.”
Democrat AOC: “Signing on!”
No War With Iran!
Republican Thomas Massie: “This is not our war.. . I’m introducing a War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution.”
Democrat AOC: “Signing on!”
The US Should Not Support Israel's War on Iran, say Democrats and Republicans
Bernie Sanders has sponsored an anti-war resolution in the Senate, while conservative Thomas Massie is doing the same in the House.
www.thenation.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Republicans and Dems find common ground in telling Trump:
No War With Iran!
Republican Thomas Massie: “This is not our war.. . I’m introducing a War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution.”
Democrat AOC: “Signing on!”
No War With Iran!
Republican Thomas Massie: “This is not our war.. . I’m introducing a War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution.”
Democrat AOC: “Signing on!”
I spoke with Council Member Alexa Avilés about her re-election campaign, why the real estate industry and pro-Israel lobby are spending so much to unseat her, and protecting immigrants under Trump.
Socialist New York City Council member Alexa Avilés is running for reelection against a Democratic primary candidate backed by big real estate and pro-Israel money.
We spoke to her about her record and the forces that want her out of office.
We spoke to her about her record and the forces that want her out of office.
Alexa Avilés: “I Am Deeply Committed to the Working Class”
Socialist New York City Council member Alexa Avilés is running for reelection against a Democratic primary candidate backed by big real estate and pro-Israel money. We spoke to her about her record an...
jacobin.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I spoke with Council Member Alexa Avilés about her re-election campaign, why the real estate industry and pro-Israel lobby are spending so much to unseat her, and protecting immigrants under Trump.
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“It’s not complicated: landlords know they can make a lot more money if Andrew Cuomo is in City Hall. That's why they're going all in.
— NYC mayoral candidate @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on why landlords are funding his Dem primary rival
NOTE: There are more tenant voters than landlord voters.
— NYC mayoral candidate @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on why landlords are funding his Dem primary rival
NOTE: There are more tenant voters than landlord voters.
Zohran Mamdani Is Surging at Just the Right Time
By running a campaign in the La Guardia tradition, the insurgent New York mayoral candidate is closing the gap with Andrew Cuomo—and winning support from AOC.
www.thenation.com
June 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“It’s not complicated: landlords know they can make a lot more money if Andrew Cuomo is in City Hall. That's why they're going all in.
— NYC mayoral candidate @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on why landlords are funding his Dem primary rival
NOTE: There are more tenant voters than landlord voters.
— NYC mayoral candidate @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on why landlords are funding his Dem primary rival
NOTE: There are more tenant voters than landlord voters.