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Activist Kawas Criticized for Holiday Views
Published 1 week, 6 days ago
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Aber Kawas, a Democratic Socialist activist, is running for New Yorks thirty-fourth Assembly District seat, backed by Zohran Mamdani and the Electoral Working Group. She aims to replace Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, who isnt seeking re-election. Kawas past comments about skipping federal holidays due to their symbolic nature have sparked controversy, with critics labeling her views as un-American. Despite this, Kawas has a history of Muslim advocacy and faces competition from Brian Romero, Gonzalez-Rojass chief of staff, in the progressive districts primary.
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