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Not just freebies. It was Zohran Mamdani’s moral pull that made the young campaign for him

On November 1, I joined a group of a few hundred supporters of Zohran Mamdani in a heavily immigrant neighbourhood of Queens, New York City. Labelled as the “Muslims and South Asians for Zohran” rally, I was surrounded by Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani Muslim groups in the city, along with…

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For a few dollars, I bought a childhood game from the op-shop. Watching my kids play felt like time had folded in on itself

It struck me how something so simple – wood, coins and powder – could hold so much joy

The Guardian - AU

The food stamp fight signals an era of unprecedented cruelty in America

US leaders have long shown some responsibility to help poor people meet basic nutritional needs. That era appears over

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A note to politicians hoping to emulate Mamdani’s social media strategy: without the right policies, it’s pointless

Forget the medium and focus on the New York City mayor-elect’s message – centrists can’t compete with rent freezes, free buses and support for Palestine, says writer Rohan Sathyamoorthy

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Zohran Mamdani shows how Democrats can defeat authoritarians like Trump

Democrats have two choices: fight to make life affordable again for ordinary people or watch voters embrace authoritarians

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Zohran Mamdani is filling disillusioned Americans with hope and inspiration

Whatever he manages to accomplish as mayor, much of potentially national significance can be learned from his candidacy alone

The Guardian - US

Zohran Mamdani’s biggest threat is not Donald Trump, it’s the Democratic old guard

The New York mayor-elect sells a political message further to the left than any American politician has dared to in recent memory, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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How Zohran Mamdani united New York’s diverse working class

New York has chosen its millennial mayor. More importantly, it has chosen an Indian-origin Muslim immigrant, Zohran Kwame Mamdani. As clubs and bars across the city were brimming with people, as friends came to watch the results together, emotions were palpable on Tuesday night. And finally, as the race was…

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No victory parade for women or parity: ‘Market forces’ merely a mask for BCCI’s gender bias

Before we get to the money in Indian women’s cricket, let’s talk about celebrations, or rather, the lack of them.

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You don’t need a master’s degree to see Britain depends on foreign students

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The government’s effort to drive down the number of student visas coming to study in this country is misguided and self-defeating – it will do untold damage to our universities and communities

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Rachel Reeves is damned if she raises income tax in the budget – and damned if she doesn’t

The only way the chancellor can save herself is to lower living costs or make big improvements to public services. Farage waits in the wings if not, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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The good news is that boys believe in gender equality. The question is: will they forget when they become men?

Online influencers like Andrew Tate have a smaller impact than thought but there’s still grim news about boys who hold harmful ideas about masculinity

The Guardian - AU

The Guardian view on Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York: the Democrats can build on an uplifting night

Editorial: A historic campaign that focused on the theme of affordability can offer wider lessons to a re-energised opposition

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The Guardian view on the Francis curriculum review: raising the right questions in a world with few certain answers

Editorial: In an age of increasingly capable machines, it makes sense for schools to value creativity and life skills as part of a well-rounded education

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The Zohran Mamdani method can work beyond New York. Take the fight to the right

For too long, the centre has been adopting the language of the right but deploying it with greater civility – to disastrous ends, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

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I found something strange on my back – and eventually I just couldn’t ignore it

When I first discovered this vaguely troubling symptom, I embarked upon my tried-and-tested routine for dealing with such things: 1. Pretend it’s not there. 2. Acknowledge it is. 3. Convince myself it’s growing, writes Adrian Chiles

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We can’t let the Tories sabotage this once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the world of work

The employment rights bill is in the Commons today. As Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows, people are desperate for policies that actually improve lives, says Labour MP Angela Rayner

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Zohran Mamdani refused to compromise on his values – and was rewarded for it

His win is a huge victory for all New Yorkers, but it is also meaningful far beyond the five boroughs of this city

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Why the anger with Billie Eilish? Because it’s against the rules to say what we all know about billionaires

The singer is giving away millions – but the parameters for criticising the super-rich are very narrow, and hardly anyone qualifies, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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There’s a double standard about women cricket we’re not ready to admit

The World Cup victory last Sunday marked a turning point for women’s cricket in India. Pay parity, professional contracts, and the Women’s Premier League were milestones. But this win delivered something else entirely: mass attention. And with visibility comes a question we haven’t adequately addressed: what does it mean for…

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The grace period is over – so what now for Kemi Badenoch, the ‘not Robert Jenrick’ Tory leader?

Desperate to avoid another regicide, the party wanted to give Badenoch a fair crack. But a year in, that resolve is crumbling, says ConservativeHome’s Henry Hill

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OPINION - No wonder Gen Z aren't having much sex — this bedroom habit is embarrassing and completely unforgivable

This generation are having less sex than their parents. This is the culprit

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Usha Vance hasn’t fully Maga-fied herself yet. Is she having moments of doubt?

The second lady is no victim – she has been a major force in JD’s meteoric rise. But as a former Democrat, what does she really think of the political world she’s landed in?

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Camouflage clothing may be having a moment – but in our violent world, is that wise?

Some say it’s just ‘a stylish alternative to denim’, but the politics of who gets to wear military-adjacent garb is increasingly fraught, says writer Ellie Violet Bramley

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Economic policy is one thing Nigel Farage can’t crib from the Donald Trump playbook

The Maga model, based on the US’s exorbitant market privileges, can’t be imported to Britain. That’s going to be a problem for Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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