Kshama Sawant

American politician and economist · United States · Politicians · Born 1973 · age 53

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Kshama Sawant is an Indian-American socialist politician and economist who served on the Seattle City Council from 2014 to 2024. She was a member of Socialist Alternative and the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office, until part of the party split to found Revolutionary Workers.

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2014“We did this. Workers did this. Today's first major victory for 15 will inspire people all over the nation.”In their words3 June 2014June 3, June 3, 2014Read the whole statement

“If making sure that workers get out of poverty would severely impact the economy, then maybe we don't need this economy.”In their words26 May 2014New York magazine, May 26, 2014Read the whole statement

2012“When things are exquisitely beautiful and rare, they shouldn't be privately owned.”In their words30 October 2012The Seattle Globalist, October 30, 2012Read the whole statement

1973Born15 October 1973

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Sawant on $15/hr National Day of Action in 2015

Sawant greeting students that are touring Seattle City Hall

Sawant at Transgender Pride Day Proclamation

Graph of the 2015 City Council election, with size of circle showing number of votes cast and angle of pies showing percentage in each race.[132]

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Kshama Sawant

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We did this. Workers did this. Today's first major victory for 15 will inspire people all over the nation.
Jun 3, 2014, June 3, June 3, 2014, Own words
If making sure that workers get out of poverty would severely impact the economy, then maybe we don't need this economy.
May 26, 2014, New York magazine, May 26, 2014, Own words
When things are exquisitely beautiful and rare, they shouldn't be privately owned.
Oct 30, 2012, The Seattle Globalist, October 30, 2012, Own words