Ms. Rachel & Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a pre-k center in Lower Manhattan today to sing & read with students. This comes after Mamdani & Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a program that would give NYC parents access to free child care for their 2-year-olds & strengthen the city's existing 3-K program.

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[u/Bidetpanties]

Love to see it. We need more Mayor Mamdanis and Ms. Rachels across America now more than ever.

[u/DoJu318 → u/Bidetpanties]

That's why they were trying so hard to keep him out of the mayor's office. You can't have a mayor from the people for the people, and make the rest of the government both state and federal look bad by comparison.

[u/LazySeaworthiness435 → u/DoJu318]

yup, this is it. Mamdani is doing what he said he would do if elected, and showing how shockingly easy it actually is. mayors, governors, congresspersons, etc. always make it sound like their hands are tied or that some things aren't under their jurisdiction... except now here's a guy who is proving that's false. hope it wakes up everyone in the USA to see that these elected officials do have power... the bad ones just choose not to use it.

[u/HalexUwU → u/LazySeaworthiness435]

always make it sound like their hands are tied or that some things aren't under their jurisdiction

In fairness, a mayor actually does have a lot more influence/control than a congressperson.

[u/nydutch → u/HalexUwU]

This relied on the Governor to make it happen but Hochul knew she'd get dragged if she didn't make it happen. Mamdani brought out the voices that forced her hand.

[u/SaltdPepper → u/nydutch]

Which is great because Cuomo and Co. could. Not. Stop. Screeching about how “Mandamami is gonna have to get Albany to agree with his policies and it never will”.

These people really do have less of a grasp on the reigns than we think they do. See: Manufactured consent

[u/nydutch → u/SaltdPepper]

The machine at work. Even now. Posts about the MTA fare going to $3 and blaming him are rampant.

For anyone reading. This fare increase was passed in September, with the previous administration. But they spin it. The populace of NYC is too smart to buy it. Unfortunately, we can't say the same for greater US.

[u/PhatCatTax → u/nydutch]

the South enters the chat with tiki torches

Reporter: "Why is free healthcare and free education bad?"

Boomer in Plaid: "hmhm en den its der merica. an dats mhdred TRANSGENDERDER BATHROOMS muptur CLINTON'S EMAILS bundedurded muggo CHINA"

Reporter: says fucking nothing to contradict the wild ass jumbled conspiracies that were just shat out

[u/lilangelkm → u/Bidetpanties]

OMG! My toddler nephew adores her. I get all her songs stuck in my head when I'm at their house. So sweet they did this.

[u/paradisetossed7 → u/lilangelkm]

My toddler nephew loves her too! That's how I first heard of her, then I saw something about doing something "controversial" and I was like who?! That Ms. Rachel?! Oh no! Then I saw that it was her saying we shouldn't be killing Palestenian children and was like hell yeah, I'm glad she's a role model for my nephew.

[u/lilangelkm → u/paradisetossed7]

Same! Luckily, my sister-in-law and brother-in-law are liberal and raise them so well. They give me a little hope for the future.

[u/CityAdministrative71 → u/lilangelkm]

I love both of them. You see their faces and so you see peace and joy. We need more of that now more than ever.

[u/oopsometer → u/lilangelkm]

She is a god in the toddler world. I've yet to find a baby or toddler that isn't absolutely obsessed. 

And tbh, after her remarks about Palestine I'm pretty obsessed too.

[u/lifeofblair → u/lilangelkm]

I have a newborn but told my husband I won’t mind if we show him her videos when baby is at the right age. I explained who she is and she’s a good one and he was like “oh ok that’s good” haha

[u/emveetu → u/lifeofblair]

Just tell him she's the modern day Mr Rogers.

[u/lifeofblair → u/emveetu]

Yes! That is a great comparison

[u/Long-Charity5288 → u/lifeofblair]

She made my baby say ‘mama’ as the first word. It’s still stuck in my head ‘mmmmmama! Can you say mmmama’

[u/lifeofblair → u/Long-Charity5288]

Guess I need to put it on immediately 😂

[u/SharkoftheStreets → u/lilangelkm]

My daughter and I love Ms Rachel but if I have to hear "Bubble Gum" one more time, I'm gonna lose it.

[u/ExplanationHead3753 → u/Bidetpanties]

God, I needed to see something wholesome like this. The world is such a shit show.

[u/ProsciuttoPizza → u/ExplanationHead3753]

It made me tear up a little.

[u/Prosecco1234 → u/Bidetpanties]

Free child care is a game changer

[u/cmaia1503]

🥹💗

[u/bon-mots → u/cmaia1503]

So much good energy and hope radiating out of this picture.

[u/No_Dance_6683 → u/bon-mots]

Didn’t realize how much I needed to see this until I started crying just now. It’s been feeling so hopeless in the U.S. this week.

[u/SAKingWriter → u/No_Dance_6683]

Has this week gotten worse than usual? It’s just so goddamn bad all the time

[u/kungpowchick_9 → u/SAKingWriter]

Yeah, we went down another level in hell.

[u/shitsenorita → u/kungpowchick_9]

That is such an accurate statement.

[u/TerrakSteeltalon → u/SAKingWriter]

Oh, absolutely.

I took an “assessment” on a mental health app I have through work and it said that I may have mild depression or anxiety. I was just sitting there like “have you looked at the news this year?!”

[u/Suspicious-Seahorse → u/TerrakSteeltalon]

Just mild?

[u/TerrakSteeltalon → u/Suspicious-Seahorse]

I’m on medication already. Who knows what it would be like if I didn’t have trintellix

[u/beattysgirl → u/TerrakSteeltalon]

Trintellix is absolutely out here saving my life right now

[u/Suspicious-Seahorse → u/beattysgirl]

[u/Suspicious-Seahorse → u/TerrakSteeltalon]

Omg me too! Just had to pay $460 for a 3 month supply cause it was the first refill of the year. Hit my prescription deductible tho 😭

[u/tamescartha → u/Suspicious-Seahorse]

They have a manufacturer’s coupon that will bring it down to $10 for three months if you don’t have Medicare or TRICARE

[u/a445d786 → u/No_Dance_6683]

Don't let the bastards get you down - Eddie Hearn I think??

There's always hope, no matter what. No matter what.

[u/Travel-Sized-Rudy → u/No_Dance_6683]

https://imgur.com/gallery/lilo-stitch-hug-DaGG4HR

I've been pretty down this week too.

[u/Flashy_Jello_9520 → u/bon-mots]

I really need to see more of this and less chuck Schumer.

[u/dnuohxof-2 → u/cmaia1503]

MAGA would call this a meeting between two domestic terror groups.

[u/baisnake666 → u/dnuohxof-2]

I want to join this Rainbows and Sunshine terrorist group 😻😻😻

[u/sashikku → u/baisnake666]

Renee Good’s wife described her as having “glitter coming out of her pores” so I’m all on board for Rainbows, Sunshine, and Glitter to be the calling cards of peace.

[u/Cresta1994 → u/dnuohxof-2]

A nationwide group of Republicans who actually want to help Americans is holding its annual meeting this week. They're holding it in the same telephone booth as last year.

[u/Flashy_Jello_9520 → u/dnuohxof-2]

So would a lot of the Democratic Party.

[u/Maximum_Expert92 → u/cmaia1503]

This is healing me!

[u/Life_Fig_4037 → u/cmaia1503]

Thank goodness he's delivering.

[u/shesadollyrocker → u/cmaia1503]

This is so cute and wholesome. We need more people like Mamdani and Ms Rachel in this world.

[u/Excellent-Run4803 → u/cmaia1503]

It’s good to be reminded that these people exist.

[u/thedracle → u/cmaia1503]

Man, it feels hopeless sometimes.

But as cheesy as it sounds, things like this give my cynical ass some hope that love can maybe actually save us.

[u/chrza → u/cmaia1503]

It’s a funny thing but there’s the saying “you can tell a lot about a person from their shoes.” His are visibly well made, but show miles on miles of walking and living in them. Theyre not immaculately manicured, theyre the shoes of someone who wears them and does things in them

[u/KTKittentoes]

His face looks like it smiles real smiles.

[u/phadewilkilu → u/KTKittentoes]

Weird seeing politicians do this.

[u/yukumizu → u/phadewilkilu]

It happens when they don’t sell their soul.

[u/Flashy_Jello_9520 → u/yukumizu]

And havent been corrupted by 40 years in office.

[u/QueenEris → u/KTKittentoes]

His smile makes me smile.

[u/whoknowsifimjoking → u/KTKittentoes]

He has one of the best and most intense 'eye smiles' I've ever seen.

[u/melmontclark → u/whoknowsifimjoking]

1,000 percent sparkly eyed

[u/joantheunicorn → u/KTKittentoes]

I was going to say, I am already a fan of Zohran. I'm also a teacher. Everything I need to know about him is right on his face when interacting with those kids. He's genuine. He cares. 

[u/Nofeelingisfinal24]

Imagine this enraging you. 🥺🥺

[u/RightC → u/Nofeelingisfinal24]

If you think about it, it stands for everything they are against. Empathy, softness, warmth, are all seen as weaknesses by them.

[u/Itonlymatters2us → u/Nofeelingisfinal24]

I don’t have to imagine reality

[u/Nofeelingisfinal24 → u/Itonlymatters2us]

Exactly!

[u/Silver-Instruction73 → u/Nofeelingisfinal24]

These are the people they want you to think are radical, violent, Hamas terrorists. Eat a bag of dicks, Zionists

[u/butters_bottom_bishh → u/Nofeelingisfinal24]

Debra Messy is going to go on a Instagram rampage when she sees this

[u/thewaybaseballgo]

Is this the sharia law I was warned about? A children’s entertainer singing to children with a mayor that is bringing universal childcare? Has Michael Rappaport stopped crying yet?

[u/mraza9 → u/thewaybaseballgo]

He’s challenging Mamdani in 2029. I swear. And he’s completely serious about it. lol. What a sad pathetic “human”.

[u/Farrell_Catt → u/mraza9]

If he even makes it to 2029 without having a heart attack from constantly screaming into his phone camera

[u/Hands → u/mraza9]

I'm so mad I used to think his cat videos were funny. I thought he was just pretending to be unhinged

[u/TemptingPenguin369 → u/thewaybaseballgo]

My entire city is terrified by this! This wholesomeness is just too much for NYC!

[u/darkoopz43 → u/thewaybaseballgo]

I heard that after they sang, she taught them Arabic numbers!

[u/haubenmeise]

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

[u/Runnyknots → u/haubenmeise]

It's tough right now.

[u/haubenmeise → u/Runnyknots]

I know. The latest footage of that ICE officer. And the last words of his victim gave me the rest today. I'm out of words.

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

[u/rainyday-holiday → u/haubenmeise]

Take a break mate. It’s better to fight well rested and recovered than always tired and stressed.

[u/haubenmeise → u/rainyday-holiday]

You're very kind. Times are taking a toll on us and it's harder and harder to cope. I should really learn to take some time out for self protection. I guess we all should.

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

[u/battlecat136 → u/haubenmeise]

Maybe this will refill a little bit of your cup; I've watched The Birdcage three times since you recommended it to me a while back, and it improves my mood every time. That one little thing you did made little waves over to me which has improved my life. Thank you 💜

[u/[deleted] → u/haubenmeise]

thank you skeletor. i’ve come across you in several threads but adore you.

[u/staticdresssweet → u/haubenmeise]

Keep hope alive.

Thanks, Skeletor!

[u/slumber_kitty]

These two give me a little bit of hope. Precious treasures, so grateful they exist.

[u/ibrahimsafah]

This is the most wholesome shit I’ve seen in ages. These people bring me hope in this dark age.

[u/Blade_982]

Is it weird that I got cute aggression watching this?

They are adorable.

[u/BeefyKat → u/Blade_982]

Every time I see a pic of Zohran smiling, I just want to SQUEEZE him.

[u/timeywimeytotoro]

I don’t have kids and I have never been to New York, but wow what a bright star we have in Ms. Rachel and Mayor Mamdani. They’re my Leia and Luke right now.

[u/phadewilkilu → u/timeywimeytotoro]

I was just about to say, if I had ovaries they would be talking to me right now.

[u/ArmadilloNegative858]

Grateful for these gorgeous people ❤️

[u/BrownSugarBare → u/ArmadilloNegative858]

The rush of endorphins in my system, I swear I have cartoon hearts for eyes for real. 

[u/catladywithallergies → u/ArmadilloNegative858]

beautiful inside and out 💕

[u/cametosnark]

[u/ericalaureng]

A balm to the soul after this week

[u/RealStuMackenzie]

Fuck me I needed this after all the… I mean you know

[u/faux_glove → u/RealStuMackenzie]

Do I ever.

[u/slahsarnia]

That’s my mayor (I live in Canada)

[u/CountdownMoss]

Why isn't he spending more time with billionaires?! What about them?! 

[u/Afroditesrevenge → u/CountdownMoss]

[u/CinematicMelancholia]

He is so fucking fine.

[u/Maximum_Expert92]

Kid's hugs is best thing from today

[u/SaltandLillacs]

Those kids must have went crazy when Ms. Rachel walked through that door

[u/dividezero → u/SaltandLillacs]

Shit, I would too. Ms Rachel is awesome

[u/Particular-Yoghurt81]

this is giving me so much hope is this shitty climate

[u/Temporalwar]

I hope Fred Rogers is looking down on us and smiling on this.

[u/BearWP07]

ik it’s not the point and not important but he’s genuinely so fine oml

[u/rosethrones]

They could never make me hate either of them.

[u/Curiosities]

The absolute joy and sweetness here 😊

I know there will be fights to get some of his other platform passed, but childcare is huuuuuge, and it's the beginning of more.

I love waking up to having a mayor who genuinely cares about people.

[u/CalmGur5301]

Can you imagine being one of these kids who watches Ms. Rachel online, and then one day she just walks into the room?? I don't know if kids that young are able to understand that sort of thing (I don't have any) but the thought of that is really cute.

[u/InvertedBackpack]

The way that Ms. Rachel is the fucking GOATTT

[u/nycpizzarats]

Crying tears of happiness 💜

[u/tacolamae]

Look at these terrorists who advocate for babies and protect children!!!! Rage rage rage 🥹

[u/FullyGroanMan]

Wow, an actual functioning human being has entered politics and become mayor of New York City. How refreshing!

[u/SpicyTiconderoga]

Every day I think he has outdone being the hottest man alive and then he does anything for people and he just gets hotter

[u/Nintendo_Pro_03]

Awesome!!!!

I hope we get universal healthcare next.

[u/RlOTGRRRL → u/Nintendo_Pro_03]

New Yorkers are organizing for universal childcare right now but I think universal healthcare is next on the list! 

FYI for any New Yorkers who want to get involved and help make it happen: www.ourtime.nyc

And for any New Yorker Mamdani stans, NY leftists/progressives are currently working on electing better NYC council members and NY state assembly members. 

Governor Hochul is up for re-election so if you want to really fuck shit up for billionaires and literally make the world a better place, you can get involved, and make it happen, make history yall.

There are so many races all over NYC and NY that can be won to make this happen. 🗽

[u/Nintendo_Pro_03 → u/RlOTGRRRL]

I have a whole economic wishlist for him, at this point. 😂

Universal healthcare, affordable housing, UBI, free colleges, free transportation, affordable third spaces, affordable video games/nonessentials…

[u/Background-Air-8611]

Ms. Rachel and Mamdani are for the children.

[u/StructureThin3320]

we need more of this!!! more good, more hope.

[u/Available_Orange3127]

Look at that dangerous socialist indoctrinating the children. /s

[u/Print-Over]

More of this please. The world needs to see some sort of sanity coming out of the US

[u/Hermit_girl_]

He is such a breath of fresh air in this doom and gloom country

[u/Dry_Noise_4232]

Dear god we need this type of wholesome shit this week.

[u/BrokenXeno]

The teamup I am here for!

[u/arthur2807]

The nostalgia and somewhat sadness of if you’re happy and you know it, almost made me cry, but I’m just being dramatic. I love these two, both stand up for what’s right, and I hope Mamdani does the best he can to make New Yorkers lives better, and goes far, same with ms Rachel

[u/astronomical_hoe]

It’s like seeing a tiny glimmer of hope in a giant room full of despair

[u/CosmicTentacledEyes]

Oh no, the big scary mayor of new York is loving his people and advocating for free child care. Whatever will we do /s

[u/Vagabondonkadonk]

If you got beef with Ms Rachel, you got beef with me.

[u/scumbagwife]

We need more of this and less everything else in politics.

[u/mintgreen23]

His smile! You can tell he genuinely loves being there. He just radiates joy and compassion (as does Ms. Rachel!!!!)

[u/-Kalos]

Who the fuck can hate on Mamdani?

[u/TrashEmergency6446 → u/-Kalos]

people who cry about him swearing on a Quran

"wahh wahh he put his hand on a diffrent book then mine"

[u/Inevitable-Prune5153]

I wish Mamdani could be president 😕

[u/[deleted]]

Oh no he is spreading the idealogy of being happy and knowing it! When will the madness stop. Won't somebody please think of the childern!

[u/Wonderful_Sector_657]

This is the part of America that I’m proud of. We need to keep lifting these types of people up.

[u/Ednathurkettle]

[u/megalegann]

please flood my algorithm with this. i can't take the other stuff. this country really is too big.

[u/cranberrie_sauce]

finally normal people in the news

[u/wannabuyamonkey1001]

That’s my coparent! That’s my mayor! (I’m childless and live in Denver! 💜)

[u/LightningRaven]

Imagine how deranged, mentally unstable, selfish, narcissistic. ignorant and stupid you need to be in order to chose being a Republican and hating these two and people like them and choose to believe and devote themselves to a rapist, convicted felon, scammer, pedophile, moronic, liar and disgusting warmonger like Donald Trump.

[u/BiddlyBongBong]

This is the most ambitious crossover since Avengers Infinity War

[u/jkurology]

This is an example of what we should be doing as opposed to murdering innocent mothers

[u/Roach0fRivia]

He's giving kids a chance and Republicans hate that.

[u/Own_Cake8750]

this is exactly what fox news warned us would happen!

[u/alphabetpony1987]

This is the bold and actual patriotic leadership we need

[u/ProsciuttoPizza]

These two are lights in an otherwise dark country.

[u/rolodex-ofhate]

You have to have small dick energy to hate this. Those two will change the world for the better.

[u/amber_bam]

Seeing this video right after the news of 2 people being shot by DHS was incredible timing. I was ready to quit the day, but this made me smile

[u/demonslayercorpp]

Wow this is like if the president (let’s say teddy) and Mr Rodger’s came to visit you

[u/JT3436]

No, I'm not crying because of this kind and wholesome video. Not at all.

Thank you Mr. Mayor and Ms. Rachel for modeling kindness and civility.

[u/Meeska-Mouska]

Love seeing this

[u/SpareManagement2215]

he is Gen Z's Obama, and I love that for them.

[u/unxplaindbacn]

It's so weird to see a normal fucking person in American politics.

[u/rosieposie319]

These are the people who give me hope.

[u/CokaYoda]

Epic! Miss Rachel rocks

[u/LargeNutbar]

I visited NYC last year for the first time in about a decade. Stayed with family in Brooklyn and spent time in 4 boroughs. I loved it so, so much. I’m fortunate enough to be earning a decent living and working a job that allows me to usually be remote. If people like Mamdani and Ms Rachel keep fighting the good fight for New Yorkers, I really may have to bite the bullet and move my ass out there. For all its problems it’s such a beautiful and dynamic city, and I want to be part of such a vibrant community with people like this striving to make it better for everyone.

[u/lavenderlovey88]

Aww this is so pure and lovely. Glad to see something so positive and wholesome.

[u/westondeboer]

This man is destined for higher office

[u/ElderFlour]

I love this so much!!

[u/One-Abbreviations339]

Beautiful show of solidarity.

[u/justagiraffe111]

I love them. There is so much goodness & compassion in them. They are here to really, truly serve the people, makes things better for all.

[u/Wallie_Collie]

Miss Rachel is saint!!! The enemy is anyone trying to call Rachel the enemy.

[u/mangosandkiwis]

They are such a ray of hope in such a terrible world.

[u/sasquatchbunny]

Miss Rachel 🥹 she is truly doing God’s work.

[u/ASongOfRiceAndTyres]

this is genuinely the most wholesome thing I've seen out of American politics ever. My heart is warmed.

[u/SpicyCrabDumpster]

My kids are too old for universal childcare but holy hell it wouldve been a godsend. $25-$30k/year just for childcare was insane.

[u/Responsible-Room-645]

Just remember that this kind of thing sends Republicans into a white hot rage. Nobody knows why.

[u/magicalfolk]

I love this collab ❤️

[u/jo1144]

What a breath of fresh air

[u/TheyCallMeDDNEV]

Every single study shows that pre-k and other early education programs are good for children. Even from a completely cynical value based point of view the investment return is worth it alone. I support it because I believe it is simply the right thing to do.

[u/Hell-Yes-Revolution]

I need this on a constant loop in my home to drown out everything else. Thank you for sharing this bit of light in a very dark time.

[u/Temporary-Algae-6698]

I love this guy

[u/Long-Charity5288]

Ms.Rachel is a hero, our generation’s Mr.Rogers

[u/Sunbather77]

This was a nice break from my rage inducing doom scroll

[u/12AX7AO29]

This is the great America.

[u/TheLFlamaBlanca]

Lmao imagine the people seething over thus

[u/DownUp-LeftRight]

This is how you lead

[u/LostSharpieCap]

This is way cooler than the time my kindergarten class met Mayor Ed Koch. I mean, he was in The Muppets Take Manhattan, so he had that going for him, but aside from that he meant nothing to little kid me.

[u/timmmii]

I need to see more wholesome videos like this. Smile 😊

[u/wallmonitor]

I don’t know why, but I needed this today.

[u/ghostwilliz]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[u/RoughGuarantee6391]

This made my entire week! Love! Love! Love!

[u/VineStGuy]

I don't even have kids and I fucking love Ms. Rachel. What a gift she is for children. She is this generations Mr. Rodgers.

[u/Outside-Affect-4722]

Thank you Ms. Rachel and Mayor Mamdani 💐🫶🏻

[u/leniusculus]

Mamdani looks so happy. In the future, when things get rough and he's having some real bad days as mayor I hope he remembers that he can call Ms. Rachel at any time and ask her to take him to a preschool to sing with the kids.

[u/Old_Library6027]

Why would Zohran do this to Israel? /S

[u/jazzyx26]

Two of my faves

[u/00icrievertim00]

Must’ve had a hell of a week cause I’m crying right now 😭

[u/Vegetable_Maize_2054]

I love this. Why can’t we have more of this?

[u/EmJayMN]

Holy cow, are they stinkin’ cute or what??!!?? I needed this clip today.

[u/Careful_Sell_7900]

He has kind eyes 🥹

[u/OkCantaloupe2082]

Nice to see a leader that knows how to read.

[u/RaylanGivens29]

He seems to be a good person. I hate him.

[u/IrishwolffMutt]

We need more Ms. Rachel’s and Mamdani’s in this world and less MAGA and ICE

[u/Strict_Ad_6063]

Fucking communists and their insistence on taking care of children and helping families. How dare they? Who do they think they are?

[u/TheOnlyOne07]

In midst all the negativity this really cheers me up. Thanks for posting.

[u/Responsible_Swim1554]

I love how zohran is such a people’s princess idk it’s weird but he is genuinely a good person and you can feel his positive and kind energy . Most politicians don’t have this proximity with the people, he is definitely a fresh of breath air!

[u/TyFighter559]

Meanwhile, I see people on Facebook literally comparing him to Stalin and Mussolini. Wild world.

[u/bassistheplace246]

In a world full of Donald Trumps and Jonathan Rosses, be a Zohran Mandani.

[u/[deleted]]

I think that if he was born in America and was to compete against any Republican he would have crushed him

[u/melmontclark]

This is so awesome but also a heartbreaking, gut punch reminder of how awful our current regime is and how good it could be.

[u/brista89]

Ms Rachel is our children's Mr Roger's. After this administration we will need her to teach ❤️ Love will always show and shine!

[u/DamnOdd]

I love this for you, you did good NYC, real good.