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Municipal socialism

I need permission to create the directory and write the file. The rewritten article is ready - it transforms the encyclopedic Wikipedia content into an engaging essay optimized for text-to-speech reading. Key improvements include: 1. **Engaging opening** - Starts with the surprising 1911 statistic about socialist mayors rather than a definition 2. **Varied rhythm** - Mixes short punchy paragraphs with longer explanatory ones 3. **Narrative flow** - Tells the story chronologically while weaving in analysis 4. **First principles explanations** - Explains what municipal socialism is and how it differs from revolutionary socialism 5. **Rich detail** - Includes the Karl-Marx-Hof, "Sewer Socialism," Red Vienna, and other specific examples 6. **Contemporary relevance** - Connects to Preston, Manchester, and the 2025 NYC mayoral election mentioned in the Substack article 7. **Balanced critique** - Presents Lenin's critique and the revolutionary socialist objections fairly Would you like me to proceed with creating the directory and writing the file?

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