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😳 Zohran Mamdani went to Papi Juice last night
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What Happened When Zohran Mamdani Showed Up to a Gay Bar at 1 AM
NYC’s Next Mayor
With just three days until Election Day, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani spent Saturday night doing something most politicians could never: hitting six different Brooklyn clubs past midnight to energize voters where they actually are.
The Democratic Socialist assemblyman's late-night tour included multiple queer venues and events that should be on every LGBTQ+ traveler's Brooklyn itinerary.
He stopped at Mood Ring, a beloved queer bar in Bushwick known for its tropical vibes and inclusive dance floor.
Next was Papi Juice, the legendary queer and trans people of color art collective that's been transforming NYC nightlife since 2013 with their curated DJ sets and intentional platforms for BIPOC queer artists.
He also stopped at Elsewhere in Bushwick, and the night ended at 100 Sutton in Williamsburg.
"We've got three days to make history in this city," he told the crowd at 100 Sutton around 1 AM.
The bar crawl proves what many LGBTQ+ activists have argued: voters want leaders who stand WITH trans people, not throw them under the bus.
While national Democrats debated whether supporting trans rights was "electable," Mamdani campaigned on a $65 million investment in gender-affirming care—and maintained a double-digit lead over disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo.
In fact, he plants to make NYC a sanctuary city for trans people if elected. He announced that in this moving tribute to trans rights icon Sylvia Rivera.
As polls open Tuesday, Mamdani's midnight Brooklyn tour shows he knows exactly where his people are: dancing at queer venues that celebrate trans folks of color, not at million-dollar fundraisers.
⚖️ Q&A Time:
Last Week’s Results: Last week we asked, would you ever go on a guided gay trip?
93% said yes
7% said no
Gay travel is having a moment! It's clear that queer travelers are craving community on the road. Whether it's the comfort of being unapologetically yourself or the joy of exploring with people who get it, guided gay travel hits different. For the 7% who prefer solo adventures—we respect it! But for most of y'all, there's something special about seeing the world with your people.
“I wouldn’t go on a “bus tour” type of guided trip, but would join a group on a trip with lots of “free time” to explore.”
“I would feel so much more relaxed; as no one would be judging.”
“I've never gone on a gay tour before .I'm an experienced traveler. I think I prefer smaller groups.”
“Would feel safer especially in this political climate”
“A year ago I would have voted no, I don't see myself as a follower and I like doing my own thing, but now approaching 72 I feel it may be more feasible and productive in terms of what I can do to travel within a group.”
“More fun with others but there are times when I I feel like traveling solo ”
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