How Mamdani’s Muslim Candidacy Redefines New York Politics
The mayoral race for New York City has taken on heightened intensity, full of strategic maneuvers, identity politics, and profound questions about the city’s future. A dramatic three-way mayoral contest is unfolding, pitting former governor Andrew Cuomo (I) against Democratic state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. With the general election set for Nov. 4, the race […]
Weekend Review: Afghanistan on the Verge of Collapse
The Taliban is making extraordinary advances in Afghanistan and now claims 21 of 34 of the country’s provinces. Alarming new research suggests the country’s capital, Kabul, could fall to the militant group within 90 days, according to ABC News. In April, President Joe Biden announced the imminent withdrawal of all remaining U.S. forces from Afghanistan after 20 years of war efforts. […]