Yashica Dutt
@yashicadutt.bsky.social
Dalit Journalist, author Coming Out as Dalit, words in NYT, Atlantic, Foreign Policy Mag.
Revised version of Coming Out as Dalit by Beacon Press out Spring 2024, NYC.
https://www.yashicadutt.com
Revised version of Coming Out as Dalit by Beacon Press out Spring 2024, NYC.
https://www.yashicadutt.com
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This is SUCH a thoroughly reported story. Covers every aspect of the thing most reporters don't even know to write about.
Great job, @yashicadutt.bsky.social
Great job, @yashicadutt.bsky.social
Despite Zohran Mamdani's coalition-building among South Asian New Yorkers, caste barely figured in the campaign. @yashicadutt.bsky.social spoke with Dalit canvassers and parsed his legislative record on an issue that animates both supporters and his critics on the Hindu right.
What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Says About the Quiet Erasure of Caste in US Politics
As temples become key sites for candidates’ visits, New York’s mayoral race has revealed broader tensions between Dalit advocates and the rising Hindu right
newlinesmag.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This is SUCH a thoroughly reported story. Covers every aspect of the thing most reporters don't even know to write about.
Great job, @yashicadutt.bsky.social
Great job, @yashicadutt.bsky.social
Reposted by Yashica Dutt
Despite Zohran Mamdani's coalition-building among South Asian New Yorkers, caste barely figured in the campaign. @yashicadutt.bsky.social spoke with Dalit canvassers and parsed his legislative record on an issue that animates both supporters and his critics on the Hindu right.
What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Says About the Quiet Erasure of Caste in US Politics
As temples become key sites for candidates’ visits, New York’s mayoral race has revealed broader tensions between Dalit advocates and the rising Hindu right
newlinesmag.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Despite Zohran Mamdani's coalition-building among South Asian New Yorkers, caste barely figured in the campaign. @yashicadutt.bsky.social spoke with Dalit canvassers and parsed his legislative record on an issue that animates both supporters and his critics on the Hindu right.
I’m extremely proud of this piece — an immigrant South Asian mayor’s campaign reported and written by an immigrant South Asian journalist 🫶🏽✨🌹
Read for everything you need to know about how Zohran Mamdani won this historic election 🗳️
Read for everything you need to know about how Zohran Mamdani won this historic election 🗳️
Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor has energized the city and could reshape progressive politics across America, writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social in New York.
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
The election of New York City’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor was built on record voter engagement, progressive promises — and a new idea of who could lead the city
newlinesmag.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I’m extremely proud of this piece — an immigrant South Asian mayor’s campaign reported and written by an immigrant South Asian journalist 🫶🏽✨🌹
Read for everything you need to know about how Zohran Mamdani won this historic election 🗳️
Read for everything you need to know about how Zohran Mamdani won this historic election 🗳️
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Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor has energized the city and could reshape progressive politics across America, writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social in New York.
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
The election of New York City’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor was built on record voter engagement, progressive promises — and a new idea of who could lead the city
newlinesmag.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor has energized the city and could reshape progressive politics across America, writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social in New York.
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“Even though Mamdani is yet to take office (which will happen in January), his campaign seems to have already transformed the city’s political establishment.”
@YashicaDutt.bsky.social explores the reasons for Mamdani’s victory, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
@YashicaDutt.bsky.social explores the reasons for Mamdani’s victory, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
The election of New York City’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor was built on record voter engagement, progressive promises — and a new idea of who could lead the city
newlinesmag.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“Even though Mamdani is yet to take office (which will happen in January), his campaign seems to have already transformed the city’s political establishment.”
@YashicaDutt.bsky.social explores the reasons for Mamdani’s victory, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
@YashicaDutt.bsky.social explores the reasons for Mamdani’s victory, for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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“The question of caste would ordinarily not come up in a local election in the United States.” As Hindu temples become key campaigning sites, @YashicaDutt.bsky.social covers tensions between Dalit advocates and the influential Hindu right in the U.S.
What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Says About the Quiet Erasure of Caste in US Politics
As temples become key sites for candidates’ visits, New York’s mayoral race has revealed broader tensions between Dalit advocates and the rising Hindu right
newlinesmag.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“The question of caste would ordinarily not come up in a local election in the United States.” As Hindu temples become key campaigning sites, @YashicaDutt.bsky.social covers tensions between Dalit advocates and the influential Hindu right in the U.S.
Reposted by Yashica Dutt
“The question of caste would ordinarily not come up in a local election in the United States.” As Hindu temples become campaigning sites in New York, @YashicaDutt.bsky.social covers tensions between Dalit advocates and the influential Hindu right in the U.S.
What Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Says About the Quiet Erasure of Caste in US Politics
As temples become key sites for candidates’ visits, New York’s mayoral race has revealed broader tensions between Dalit advocates and the rising Hindu right
newlinesmag.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“The question of caste would ordinarily not come up in a local election in the United States.” As Hindu temples become campaigning sites in New York, @YashicaDutt.bsky.social covers tensions between Dalit advocates and the influential Hindu right in the U.S.
Reposted by Yashica Dutt
NEW: Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor has energized the city and could reshape progressive politics across America, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social in New York.
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
The election of New York City’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor was built on record voter engagement, progressive promises — and a new idea of who could lead the city
newlinesmag.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NEW: Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor has energized the city and could reshape progressive politics across America, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social in New York.
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
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Zohran Mamdani has made history—in multiple ways—with his momentous victory. He has energized NYC & inspired young voters, but what might his juggernaut mean on a national level? @yashicadutt.bsky.social takes a look in this fabulous @newlinesmag.bsky.social piece.
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
The election of New York City’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor was built on record voter engagement, progressive promises — and a new idea of who could lead the city
newlinesmag.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Zohran Mamdani has made history—in multiple ways—with his momentous victory. He has energized NYC & inspired young voters, but what might his juggernaut mean on a national level? @yashicadutt.bsky.social takes a look in this fabulous @newlinesmag.bsky.social piece.
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
This piece is a culmination of sorts of over six months of reporting I did on this campaign ✨✨✨ so grateful to have collaborated with @newlinesmag.bsky.social so often to bring the sharpest South Asian perspectives on this race. Please read and share! (I finished filing it at 4.30 am today!) 😭
Zohran Mamdani has made history—in multiple ways—with his momentous victory. He has energized NYC & inspired young voters, but what might his juggernaut mean on a national level? @yashicadutt.bsky.social takes a look in this fabulous @newlinesmag.bsky.social piece.
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
newlinesmag.com/argument/how...
How Zohran Mamdani Made History
The election of New York City’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor was built on record voter engagement, progressive promises — and a new idea of who could lead the city
newlinesmag.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This piece is a culmination of sorts of over six months of reporting I did on this campaign ✨✨✨ so grateful to have collaborated with @newlinesmag.bsky.social so often to bring the sharpest South Asian perspectives on this race. Please read and share! (I finished filing it at 4.30 am today!) 😭
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“Resistance to Mamdani’s agenda (and, in the case of some Hindu groups, to his identity as a Muslim person of Indian heritage) has created space for other candidates to align themselves with his opponents,” writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Since the mayoral primary, candidates have been visiting temples across the city and attending religious events, highlighting the community’s rising political influence
newlinesmag.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“Resistance to Mamdani’s agenda (and, in the case of some Hindu groups, to his identity as a Muslim person of Indian heritage) has created space for other candidates to align themselves with his opponents,” writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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NEW: Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim politician of Indian origin, faced attacks from right-wing Hindu groups during New York City’s mayoral primary. His rise has now pushed his rivals to court Hindu voters, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/reportage/in...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/in...
Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Since the mayoral primary, candidates have been visiting temples across the city and attending religious events, highlighting the community’s rising political influence
newlinesmag.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
NEW: Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim politician of Indian origin, faced attacks from right-wing Hindu groups during New York City’s mayoral primary. His rise has now pushed his rivals to court Hindu voters, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/reportage/in...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/in...
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“Resistance to Mamdani’s agenda (and, in the case of some Hindu groups, to his identity as a Muslim person of Indian heritage) has created space for other candidates to align themselves with his opponents,” writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Since the mayoral primary, candidates have been visiting temples across the city and attending religious events, highlighting the community’s rising political influence
newlinesmag.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“Resistance to Mamdani’s agenda (and, in the case of some Hindu groups, to his identity as a Muslim person of Indian heritage) has created space for other candidates to align themselves with his opponents,” writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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“… right-wing Hindu groups attacked Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim of Indian origin, as “anti-Hindu.” Despite their mobilization for his opponent…, Mamdani won decisively. Now he faces renewed resistance as rivals court Hindu voters — an increasingly powerful political bloc.”
@yashicadutt.bsky.social
@yashicadutt.bsky.social
Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Since the mayoral primary, candidates have been visiting temples across the city and attending religious events, highlighting the community’s rising political influence
newlinesmag.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“… right-wing Hindu groups attacked Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim of Indian origin, as “anti-Hindu.” Despite their mobilization for his opponent…, Mamdani won decisively. Now he faces renewed resistance as rivals court Hindu voters — an increasingly powerful political bloc.”
@yashicadutt.bsky.social
@yashicadutt.bsky.social
Reposted by Yashica Dutt
“Resistance to Mamdani’s agenda (and, in the case of some Hindu groups, to his identity as a Muslim person of Indian heritage) has created space for other candidates to align themselves with his opponents,” writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
Inside the Battle To Win New York City’s Growing Hindu Bloc
Since the mayoral primary, candidates have been visiting temples across the city and attending religious events, highlighting the community’s rising political influence
newlinesmag.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Resistance to Mamdani’s agenda (and, in the case of some Hindu groups, to his identity as a Muslim person of Indian heritage) has created space for other candidates to align themselves with his opponents,” writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
Happy to see the big NYT piece about South Asian voters for Zohran
Hopefully this will make other editors out there more receptive of the same reporting I’ve been doing for months
Shoutout to @surbhigupta.bsky.social @dannypostel.bsky.social for recognizing this story before ANY OTHER pub.
Hopefully this will make other editors out there more receptive of the same reporting I’ve been doing for months
Shoutout to @surbhigupta.bsky.social @dannypostel.bsky.social for recognizing this story before ANY OTHER pub.
September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Happy to see the big NYT piece about South Asian voters for Zohran
Hopefully this will make other editors out there more receptive of the same reporting I’ve been doing for months
Shoutout to @surbhigupta.bsky.social @dannypostel.bsky.social for recognizing this story before ANY OTHER pub.
Hopefully this will make other editors out there more receptive of the same reporting I’ve been doing for months
Shoutout to @surbhigupta.bsky.social @dannypostel.bsky.social for recognizing this story before ANY OTHER pub.
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Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic mayoral primary has stunned New York and American politics, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
Zohran Mamdani’s Stunning Upset Redefines New York Politics
A grassroots movement and timely endorsements propelled the young politician’s historic win, signaling a new era for progressives in the Big Apple and beyond
newlinesmag.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic mayoral primary has stunned New York and American politics, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
Here's an account of my reporting on this campaign and how it all came together.
Defying the poll leads of rival Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic mayoral primary has stunned New York and American politics, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
Zohran Mamdani’s Stunning Upset Redefines New York Politics
A grassroots movement and timely endorsements propelled the young politician’s historic win, signaling a new era for progressives in the Big Apple and beyond
newlinesmag.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Here's an account of my reporting on this campaign and how it all came together.
Extremely proud of this piece. Even though it was published before the election, the reporting in here has taken new meaning since Zohran's win in the Mayoral Primary. Glad to see it get more eyeballs.
Zohran Mamdani has support from South Asian groups in his NYC mayoral run, but the community is split. Some back his progressive platform, others don't and many remain unaware of his campaign, writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
The South Asian Vote May Be Split for Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Son of a prominent filmmaker and academic, the mayoral hopeful is gaining traction in progressive circles, but support for him is not unanimous within South Asian communities
newlinesmag.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Extremely proud of this piece. Even though it was published before the election, the reporting in here has taken new meaning since Zohran's win in the Mayoral Primary. Glad to see it get more eyeballs.
Reposted by Yashica Dutt
Zohran Mamdani has support from South Asian groups in his NYC mayoral run, but the community is split. Some back his progressive platform, others don't and many remain unaware of his campaign, writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
The South Asian Vote May Be Split for Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Son of a prominent filmmaker and academic, the mayoral hopeful is gaining traction in progressive circles, but support for him is not unanimous within South Asian communities
newlinesmag.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Zohran Mamdani has support from South Asian groups in his NYC mayoral run, but the community is split. Some back his progressive platform, others don't and many remain unaware of his campaign, writes @YashicaDutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social
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NEW: Defying the poll leads of rival Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani clinched victory in the Democratic mayoral primary just 90 minutes after voting closed, stunning New York and American politics, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
Zohran Mamdani’s Stunning Upset Redefines New York Politics
A grassroots movement and timely endorsements propelled the young politician’s historic win, signaling a new era for progressives in the Big Apple and beyond
newlinesmag.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
NEW: Defying the poll leads of rival Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani clinched victory in the Democratic mayoral primary just 90 minutes after voting closed, stunning New York and American politics, writes @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/zo...
I reported on this piece for months and traveled to South Asian neighborhoods (and Staten Island) to find out what desi voters are feeling around this election and about the possibility of electing the first South-Asian origin Mayor of New York @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
NEW: Zohran Mamdani has support from South Asian groups in his NYC mayoral run, but the community is split. Some back his progressive platform, others worry about rent freezes and many remain unaware of his campaign, writes Yashica Dutt for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
The South Asian Vote May Be Split for Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Son of a prominent filmmaker and academic, the mayoral hopeful is gaining traction in progressive circles, but support for him is not unanimous within South Asian communities
newlinesmag.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I reported on this piece for months and traveled to South Asian neighborhoods (and Staten Island) to find out what desi voters are feeling around this election and about the possibility of electing the first South-Asian origin Mayor of New York @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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Zohran Mamdani has support from South Asian groups, but the community is split: some back his progressive platform, others worry about rent freezes—and many remain unaware of his campaign.
Textured reporting by @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social ⤵️
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
Textured reporting by @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social ⤵️
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
The South Asian Vote May Be Split for Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Son of a prominent filmmaker and academic, the mayoral hopeful is gaining traction in progressive circles, but support for him is not unanimous within South Asian communities
newlinesmag.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Zohran Mamdani has support from South Asian groups, but the community is split: some back his progressive platform, others worry about rent freezes—and many remain unaware of his campaign.
Textured reporting by @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social ⤵️
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
Textured reporting by @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social ⤵️
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
I had the chance to go into the heart of desi communities in NYC & report on how local politics is shaped across caste, class & national lines. We're not a monolith & don't vote like one.
If you want to know how
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign is doing among South Asians in NYC read👇🏽
If you want to know how
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign is doing among South Asians in NYC read👇🏽
Zohran Mamdani has support from South Asian groups, but the community is split: some back his progressive platform, others worry about rent freezes—and many remain unaware of his campaign.
Textured reporting by @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social ⤵️
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
Textured reporting by @yashicadutt.bsky.social for @newlinesmag.bsky.social ⤵️
newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
The South Asian Vote May Be Split for Zohran Mamdani in New York City
Son of a prominent filmmaker and academic, the mayoral hopeful is gaining traction in progressive circles, but support for him is not unanimous within South Asian communities
newlinesmag.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I had the chance to go into the heart of desi communities in NYC & report on how local politics is shaped across caste, class & national lines. We're not a monolith & don't vote like one.
If you want to know how
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign is doing among South Asians in NYC read👇🏽
If you want to know how
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign is doing among South Asians in NYC read👇🏽