In Mr Mamdani’s victory, even more so. He’s young (indicating inexperience), says he’s Muslim (highlighting the Other), and promises justice and a fairer distribution of wealth in the city (signalling an end to corruption and crony capitalism)

xZohran Mamdani’s historic landslide victory in the race for New York City’s mayor brings both hope and disappointment.

Hope because it signifies the end of an era of sameness and the beginning of something new. Dismay because it breeds fear in those Americans who support the status quo and are afraid of the unfamiliar.

In Mr Mamdani’s victory, even more so. He’s young (indicating inexperience), says he’s Muslim (highlighting the Other), and promises justice and a fairer distribution of wealth in the city (signalling an end to corruption and crony

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