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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani's election victory as New York mayor is seen as a lesson in defeating rightwing populism through grassroots campaigning and addressing community issues, with international politicians highlighting its significance and Mamdani's focus on affordability and anti-antisemitism.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has rapidly risen to become New York's first Muslim mayor, gaining national and international attention through his grassroots campaign, social media presence, and focus on affordability and social justice issues, positioning himself as a transformative figure in New York politics amidst a backdrop of national political tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is leading in the New York mayoral race, causing concern among Democrats who fear his policies and ideology could impact the party's image and electoral prospects, especially in suburban regions. Despite his progressive platform and support from figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mamdani faces strong opposition from moderate Democrats and intense attacks from Republicans, who label him a socialist and have used racist and Islamophobic rhetoric against him.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York mayor, has publicly distanced himself from the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' which has been associated with calls to violence against Jews, clarifying it as a support expression for Palestinians protesting Israeli occupation. Despite his efforts to discourage the phrase, he faces criticism from business leaders and political figures, with some fearing his positions could harm the city's business climate. Mamdani aims to reassure that his goal is not to drive business away, amidst ongoing political debates and endorsements.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Mamdani connects climate policy with his affordability agenda in his New York mayoral campaign, emphasizing green infrastructure, rent freezes, and public transit to address climate change while ensuring economic justice, aiming to build broad support and protect working-class residents from environmental and economic hardships.