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Meaning behind Mamdani
Posted: Friday, November 7, 2025
Meaning behind Mamdani
ZOHRAN MAMDANI'S victory in the November 4 New York City mayoral election marks a milestone in American politics. But it is also an inspiring moment within the global marketplace of ideas.
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