(SRN NEWS)- ( ) If Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayor’s race next month, he would become the city’s first Muslim mayor. But his election would also shatter another long-standing norm — that New York politicians remain fiercely supportive of Israel. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and staunch supporter of the Palestinians, has described himself […]
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( ) If Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayor’s race next month, he would become the city’s first Muslim mayor. But his election would also shatter another long-standing norm — that New York politicians remain fiercely supportive of Israel. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and staunch supporter of the Palestinians, has described himself as an anti-Zionist and accused Israel of genocide. And polls show the broader electorate in New York City is increasingly sympathetic to Mamdani’s positions. That has caused consternation among Jewish residents. The Big Apple has the largest Jewish population of any U.S. city.
( ) Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton says he will challenge long-time Democratic Senator Edward Markey in 2026, arguing that it’s time for the party to embrace a new generation of leadership. Moulton caught flak from some members of his party last year for rejecting transgenderism, saying he doesn’t want his daughters playing sports against boys. His challenge to Markey illustrates a growing split in the Democratic Party over transgenderism, with radical supporters on one side and pragmatists on the other. The latter group, including Moulton, fears the issue is hurting Democrats at the ballot box.
( ) Japan’s parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi (suh-NAY tuh-KYE-chee) as the country’s first female prime minister. She is a conservative who lists former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher amongst her role models. Takaichi is also opposed to gay marriage and the LGBT agenda. Japan is in the midst of a battle over homosexual unions that has seen LGBT activists win a number of victories in the courts. Gay marriage is not currently recognized in Japan, making it the only G7 nation not to embrace the practice. The prime minister is also vowing to increase Japan’s focus on defense as she hosts President Trump this week.
( ) Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is calling on Christians to fight anti-Semitism. Addressing a gathering of the group Christians United For Israel at Pastor John Hagee’s (HAY-gee’s) church in San Antonio, Cruz warned of growing anti-Semitism amongst political conservatives. Cruz said “I’m here to tell you, in the last six months, I have seen anti-Semitism rising on the right in a way I have never seen in my entire life.” Hatred of Jews has been surging all around the world since Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel in October of 2023 and the United States has not been exempt from that trend.