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NY Assembly Candidate Faces Backlash Over Holiday Views
Published 1 week, 6 days ago
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Aber Kawas, a New York Assembly candidate and Democratic Socialist, is under fire for her old journal writings that criticize major American holidays. She skips celebrating July 4th, Labor Day, and Veterans Day, viewing them as symbols of oppression. Local leaders, including Queens City Council Member Robert Holden, have condemned her views, labeling them as un-American. Meanwhile, Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the newly elected mayor of New York City, supports Kawas. As the primary approaches, voters will decide if her past words impact her chances of winning the seat.
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