Politics

The Election of Zohran Mamdani

The election of Zohran Mamdani has reignited a fierce national debate over political labels, specifically the distinction between democratic socialism–the ideology Mamdani explicitly claims–and communism, the inflammatory term his opponents, most notably President Donald Trump, have repeatedly used to characterize him. An opinion piece published in the Boston Globe highlights this rhetorical battle, arguing that the deliberate use of the “Communist” label by critics is an attempt to invoke the historical specter of authoritarianism and centrally planned economies.

Politics

Mayor-elect Mamdani Suggests Israel Immigration Event Misused Synagogue’s ‘Sacred Space’ Following Protest

Mayor-elect Mamdani Suggests Israel Immigration Event Misused Synagogue’s ‘Sacred Space’ Following Protest – Zohran Mamdani’s office issued a statement that, while discouraging violent protest language, suggested the synagogue’s event promoting immigration to Israel was an inappropriate use of a house of worship, sparking controversy among Jewish community leaders.