Mamdani, the 'Communist' of New York

It's a striking scene: in a jubilant hall in Brooklyn, a young man born in Kampala declares that "New York remains a city of immigrants, now led by an immigrant". At 34 years old, Zohran Mamdani (photo) has just etched his name into American political history, becoming the first Muslim mayor, the first African, and the youngest leader of the Big Apple since 1892. However, his victory extends beyond New York. It resonates as a symbolic slap to the ...