There is a problem with the stories we tell & the way we perceive how change happens. The Union of Pinnacle Tenants, the largest tenant-led union in NYC—are the reason Mamdani took action. Organized people power is pivotal. Top down stories of elected heroes (even ones we like) are not sufficient.
Jamila Michener
In January, Zohran Mamdani took action against bankrupt landlord Pinnacle, which was responsible for over 5,000 housing violations.
Thanks to his intervention, Pinnacle's new owners have forgiven millions in tenants' back rent.
This is what governing for the people looks like.
The tech company, their CEO and the developers who worked on it should also be sued.
I would not be able to sleep if I find out that some code I wrote ruined a person's life!
BREAKING: We’re suing multiple Florida police departments on behalf of our client, Robert Dillon, who was arrested for a crime he didn’t commit in a city he’s never been to because he was misidentified by facial recognition technology.
The motives behind striking bridges and infrastructure don't matter, dipshit. They're still war crimes.
Like a pedophile getting caught in the act and asking indignantly, "How dare you question my intentions?"
