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New York's Muslim Mayor Swears on Quran
New Yorks new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made history by swearing his oath on the Quran, sparking controversy and highlighting deep political divides. Mamdani, the citys first Muslim mayor, used multiple Qurans for his ceremony, including one from his grandfather and another from historian Arturo Schomburg. His plans for citywide rent freezes, free child care, and free public buses have drawn criticism from conservatives who see them as a shift away from Americas Judeo-Christian traditions. Supporters, like Senator Bernie Sanders, praise Mamdani for challenging the establishment and fighting for working people.
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