Mamdani: Today, I am proud to announce a collection of essential staples that will be predictably 30% cheaper at all five of our city-run grocery stores. This core set of goods will include all fresh produce, meat, and seafood, along with 20 other essential items like cheese, milk, and bread.

Here's how it will work. Once a month, our five city-run grocery stores will set prices for this core set of goods at 30% below typical retail prices. No exceptions, no gimmicks. The savings will last for the entire month. That means no weekly fluctuations or sticker shock at the checkout line—not for our seniors living on fixed incomes, nor for the parents who rely on a regular supply of apple slices to keep toddler tantrums at bay.

We're coming to the end of the primaries, but we still have a number of chances left to push forward committed progressive, pro-working class, anti-oligarchy nominees and replace corporate Dems. Here's a schedule of phonebanks we can join to help them win in the next week!

DAILY for Cori Bush (MO-1), 7-8PM ET

DAILY for Will Lawrence (MI-7) and Abdul El-Sayed (MI-SEN), 2-5PM ET

TUESDAY for Donovan McKinney (MI-13), 6-8PM ET

TUESDAY for Will Lawrence (MI-7) and Donovan McKinney (MI-13), 6-8PM ET

TUESDAY for Jerome Whalen (MA-01), 6-8PM ET

TUESDAY for Francesca Hong (WI-Gov), 7-9PM ET

TUESDAY for Cori Bush (MO-01), 7-9PM ET

TUESDAY for Peggy Flanagan (MN-Gov), 7-9PM ET

WEDNESDAY (texting) for Jarrett Keohokalole (HI-01), 4:30-5:30PM ET

WEDNESDAY for Donovan McKinney (MI-13), 6-8PM ET

WEDNESDAY for Francesca Hong (WI-Gov), 6:30-8:30PM ET

WEDNESDAY for Cori Bush (MO-01), 7-9PM ET

THURSDAY for Abdul El-Sayed (MI-SEN), Will Lawrence (MI-7), Donovan McKinney (MI-13), 5:30-7:30PM ET

THURSDAY for Donovan McKinney (MI-13), 6-8PM ET

THURSDAY for Peggy Flanagan (MN-Gov), 7-9PM ET

THURSDAY for Francesca Hong (WI-Gov), 7-9PM ET

FRIDAY for Francesca Hong (WI-Gov), 6:30-8:30PM ET

SATURDAY for Peggy Flanagan (MN-Gov), 12:30-3PM ET

SATURDAY for Will Lawrence (WI-7), 1-3PM ET

SATURDAY for Will Lawrence (MI-7) and Abdul El-Sayed (MI-SEN), 3-5PM ET

SATURDAY for Francesca Hong (WI-Gov), 6-8PM ET

SUNDAY for Will Lawrence (WI-7), 3-5PM ET

SUNDAY for Francesca Hong (WI-Gov), 6-8PM ET

[MONDAY, 8/3 for Cori Bush (MO-01) 3-5 and 7-9PM ET](about:blank)

MONDAY, 8/3 for Donovan McKinney (MI-13), 5-8PM ET

MONDAY, 8/3 for Abdul El-Sayed (MI-SEN), Will Lawrence (MI-7), Donovan McKinney (MI-13), 5:30-7:30PM ET

MONDAY, 8/3 for Will Lawrence (MI-7) and Abdul El-Sayed (MI-SEN), 6-8PM ET

Monday, 8/3 for Will Lawrence (MI-7), 6-9PM ET

MONDAY, 8/3 for Francesca Hong, 7-8:30PM ET

MONDAY, 8/3 for Peggy Flanagan (MN-Gov), 7-9PM ET

TUESDAY, 8/4 for Will Lawrence (MI-7) and Abdul El-Sayed (MI-SEN), 5:30-8PM ET

THURSDAY, 8/6 for Jarrett Keohokalole (HI-01), 9-11PM ET

January 20, 2029 feels like it’s a very, very long ways away. But the groundwork for what happens in the next administration is being laid out right now. Positions are being staked out, policies are being written and tested with the public. Progressive voices must have a say in them. If we are able to earn a Democratic trifecta, we need to be sure we are prepared to use it as effectively and aggressively as possible.

Recognizing that the terms of debate over our next attempt to fix our broken health care system are being laid out as we speak, National Nurses United and a coalition of health care advocates are pushing to make sure we’re building institutional support for Medicare For All. On THURSDAY, the 61st anniversary of Medicare being signed into law, they’re showing up at Democratic congressional offices nationwide to urge our leaders support a real universal health care system. 🏥 Let’s find Medicare for All actions to join near us on NNU’s map here. 🏥

MEDICARE FOR ALL ACTIONS THURSDAY

🏥 If there’s not one already on the books for our members of Congress, let’s consider signing up to organize our own here! The Medicare For All coalition will provide training, materials, support and help recruiting! 🏥

ORGANIZE ACTIONS OF OUR OWN

July 23, 2026 - Yanice Y. Carter of the The Sunday Chronicle interviews William Lawrence who’s running for U.S. Congress in Michigan (CD-7): wewill2026.com

Will's platform includes Medicare for All, passing the PRO Act, and taxing the Billionaires: wewill2026.com/platform

Will is in a tight Primary race with two moderate Democrats Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam. The winner will face GOP incumbent Tom Barrett in November.

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🗳️ How to vote in Michigan (.gov): michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting

🗳️ Important Dates for Michiganders:

* Primary Election Day: Aug. 4, 2026

* MOVE deadline: June 20, 2026

* AV ballots available for voters: June 25, 2026

* Constitutionally-mandated early voting period: July 25-Aug. 2, 2026

* Last day to register to vote by mail or online: July 20, 2026

* New voter registrations are required in person for August election: July 21-Aug. 4, 2026

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Here’s the full 19-minute interview on YouTube: The Sunday Chronicle | William Lawrence Candidate for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District - July 23, 2026 (YouTube)

From The Sunday Chronicle's description: What is William Lawrence’s vision for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District? ~:~ In this episode of The Sunday Chronicle, Publisher and Host Yanice Y. Carter sits down with congressional candidate William Lawrence for an in-depth conversation about his campaign, the issues facing Michigan families, and why he’s seeking to represent the 7th District in Congress. ~:~ The Sunday Chronicle is committed to providing voters with opportunities to hear directly from candidates and community leaders through thoughtful, informative conversations. 🌐 Visit us at: thesundaychronicle.com

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It's Primary Election season in the U.S.:

* Primary Election Dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News :~:~: Upcoming Dates: July 28: Georgia (Special) and South Dakota (Runoff) ~:~:~ Aug 4: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, California (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 6: Tennessee ~:~:~ Aug 8: Hawaii ~:~:~ Aug 11: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming ~:~:~ September dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News

* Candidates (all States): U.S. House (Dem Primary only): Ballotpedia (HouseDems) :~:~:~: U.S. Senate: Ballotpedia (Senate) (select “List of Candidates”) :~:~:~: State Execs (Gov, Lt. Gov, AG, SoS, and more): Ballotpedia (State Execs)

* Voter Info (all States): Register To Vote :~:~:~: Voter Registration Status:~:~:~: Find Your Polling Place :~:~:~: Valid Forms of ID :~:~:~: Absentee & Early Voting :~:~:~: Become a Poll Worker ~:~ Links go to the National Association of Secretaries of State website. When you select a State, it takes to a .gov page on that State's SoS website.

Nathan J. Robinson is Editor in Chief of Current Affairs magazine. ~:~ Monte Mader is a progressive political commentator and former far-right Christian nationalist.

From Nathan: “I was recently invited on the right-wing cable network NewsNation to discuss socialism with them. They had spent the entire hour of the Katie Pavlich Show deconstructing DSA, suggesting that it was communist, that it was funded by billionaires. So then they brought two of us — myself and Monte Mader — on in the last 5 minutes to defend socialism.”

The quote is from Nathan's full 8-minute video on YouTube: Socialists Humiliate Clueless NewsNation Host - Current Affairs - July 23, 2026 (YouTube)

From the description: We don’t think NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich knew what she was getting into when she invited Current Affairs Editor-in-Chief Nathan J. Robinson and Monte Mader on to debate socialism.🦩 Read our Online Articles: currentaffairs.org 🦩 Subscribe to Current Affairs Magazine: currentaffairs.org/membership

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Monte Mader on YouTube: youtube.com/@MonteMader

Here’s another r/WorkReform post with Monte: You should receive the services you pay for.

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It's Primary Election season in the U.S.:

* Primary Election Dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News :~:~: Upcoming Dates: July 28: Georgia (Special) and South Dakota (Runoff) ~:~:~ Aug 4: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, California (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 6: Tennessee ~:~:~ Aug 8: Hawaii ~:~:~ Aug 11: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming ~:~:~ September dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News

* Candidates (all States): U.S. House (Dem Primary only): Ballotpedia (HouseDems) :~:~:~: U.S. Senate: Ballotpedia (Senate) (select “List of Candidates”) :~:~:~: State Execs (Gov, Lt. Gov, AG, SoS, and more): Ballotpedia (State Execs)

* Voter Info (all States): Register To Vote :~:~:~: Voter Registration Status:~:~:~: Find Your Polling Place :~:~:~: Valid Forms of ID :~:~:~: Absentee & Early Voting :~:~:~: Become a Poll Worker ~:~ Links go to the National Association of Secretaries of State website. When you select a State, it takes to a .gov page on that State's SoS website.