it might not be apparent for a good long time, but Mamdani simply existing in this space and being mayor is doing so much to benefit the image of Muslims in this country and around the world.
and it's only right after the deliberate demonization that governments and media have engaged in. love it.
Mamdani on the viral "my mayor's Muslim" Knicks fan: "Thanks to him, there are a lot of people who have just been running up to me over the last few weeks just shouting, 'My Mayor's Muslim!' I said, 'It's true. I am.'"
