Episode 9: The First Ever Queers for Action NYC Mayoral Primary Forum

This week on Not Suitable for Democracy, we take you inside the race for New York City Mayor in the Democratic primary in the upcoming ranked choice election. Six of the candidates participated in a first of its kind LGBTQIA+ issue focused mayoral primary forum, hosted by the new grassroots organizing group, Queers for Action. The stage was electric as candidates—Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake, Jessica Ramos, and Scott Stringer—gathered for a bold, unapologetically LGBTQIA+ issued focused conversation about the future of the LGBTQIA+ community in New York City.And who better to host and moderate than the iconic Peppermint, drag legend and activist, who brought both glamour and grit to a night full of real questions, real stakes, and plenty of laughs.We share the candidates' responses so you can hear how they deliver their message to earn your vote. From institutional knowledge to records of accomplishments, there are several key factors to consider when voting for and ranking the candidates.Learn how the candidates intend on protecting the LGBTQIA+ community across health care, public safety, and the Trump administration. This forum marks a major shift in how queer voices are shaping electoral power—from the margins to the mainstream.New episodes of Not Suitable for Democracy drop every Tuesday.