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Chicago’s progressive movement is surging, fueled by the “Mamdani Effect” — a wave of grassroots energy inspired by New York’s socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani. With national DSA membership hitting 120,000 and Chicago’s local chapter gaining 300 new members in one month, activists are pushing to “mamdanify” City Council by unseating incumbent aldermen and backing candidates who prioritize working-class needs. Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plummeting approval ratings, no current mayoral hopeful identifies as a democratic socialist — but that’s changing fast. The Chicago DSA is launching endorsements this month for candidates committed to taxing the wealthy, protecting renters, and dismantling corporate influence — aiming to reshape Chicago’s political landscape from the ground up.

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